Located in Palazzo Litta complex, overlooking the Napoleonic park, the extension of Luxottica Headquarters attempts to establish a strong relationship with the context, proposing a new building smoothly located close to the historical complex. One of the project’s main focus concerns the building’s height that is decreased, in order to reduce the visual impact, yet enhancing the quality of the construction site. Other design strategies are as well used to achieve the same purpose. For instance, the existing lobby is extended with a permeable space, providing a direct connection between the urban outdoor and the inner garden; furthermore, a part of the new volume is reduced close to the existing building, thus generating rooftop gardens and patios. The courtyard of the C-shape building plan acts as a hub and hosts the connection system, with horizontal and vertical paths that link the new floors to the existing ones. The façade is completely made of glass and reflects the garden, creating a link between interior and exterior, ensuring the best quality to the working space.
Milan, Italy
2017
Client: Luxottica Group S.p.A.
Built area: 4800 sqm
Offices
The main entrance opens to the outside with glaze windows and greenery connecting fluidly with the surroundings.
The courtyard acts as a hub with horizontal and vertical passages that link the new floors to the existing ones.
The glass façade gives brightness by relating the interiors with the outdoor garden.
The transparency of the architectural skin offers a great livability of the workspace.