Almost one hundred years ago, the site was occupied by a factory specialized in processing silk. Now, instead, is a housing unit based on energy efficiency and sustainability, which restores the main features of the pre-existing building, marching them with a contemporary aesthetic. The residential project designed by Piuarch and located in via Montegani, Milan, preserves the historical façades of the factory and works on the inner courtyard, with a detailed contrast between past and present. The south elevation is made higher by two additional levels and allows to see the new architectural design from the outside.
Housing
June, 2018
Milan, Italy