SITE
Milan | ItalyDATE
2015 - 2017AREA
40.000 SQMCLIENT
Antirion SGR on behalf of Fondo Antirion Global Comparto COREPROJECT MANAGEMENT
ARUP Italia srlTYPE OF WORK
Concept design, architectural design (scheme design, detail design), artistic direction, planning permitsPARTNERS-IN-CHARGE
Antonio Gioli, Federica De LevaDESIGN TEAM
Nicola Borsato, Mara Brozzi, Giorgia Martinoli, Milica Cudic, Denis ZuffellatoCREDITS
MEP design, structure, site supervision and H&S, LEED certification
TEKNE SPAConstruction firm
SERCOS SpaEstimates and specifications
GAD srlContractor Façades
PichlerPhoto credits
© OskarDaRiz courtesy PichlerPro, Barbara Corsico Photography, Ulderico Tramacere, Jurgen Eheim
An iconic building


Amazon’s new headquarters is located in a central area for Milan’s renewal. The building, already well in the memory of its inhabitants, has now become one of the symbols of the 21st century city, together with the skyscrapers behind it.



Past, present, future



The design approach starts from the building’s history and “experience” and at the same time moves towards a highly advanced contemporary composition and technology.


Not just a refurbishment, not just a redevelopment
The new building follows the old one in form but changes it profoundly in substance

The project also included the partial demolition of one of the fronts and the consequent creation of a new important and scenic access to the building through an internal square, covered by a large canopy and characterised by elements of green furniture.



The central volume was raised to the same height as the other two wings to ensure horizontal connections on all levels and maximum usability of the spaces.

The external facades are punctuated by vertical sunshades, which protect them and at the same time recall the building’s previous appearance.



Person-friendly space







The building is able to limit its impact on the environment, and is designed with a cultural approach aimed at reducing energy consumption by using renewable sources, reducing water consumption, using materials with particular characteristics and origin, with attention to the life cycle of the building and its components, aiming at the well-being of the occupants and social sustainability.



Sustainability, a design vocation


LEED Platinum
The building has been awarded LEED Platinum certification for its energy efficiency and environmental sustainability features.