Milanofiori: Engineering Design of the U1 and U3 Buildings

Client: MILANOFIORI SVILUPPO S.r.l.

Services in this project:
  • BIM design
  • EP&CM – Project e Construction Management
  • Tenant Fit-Out project coordination
  • Fire prevention
  • Technical design for architecture, structures and plants
  • Safety Management
  • Preliminary design
  • Final design

The U1 BUILDING

The structure extends the Milanofiori Nord Master Plan, which has foreseen two new constructions in the area to the Northwest: a group of buildings forming a crown over the urban development, known as the "cliff". The district is clearly identifiable as a landmark connecting the city and its hinterland.

The building is now home to one of the offices of Accenture in Italy. Standing 15 storeys above ground and extending over a surface area of approximately 31,500 square metres, U1 is one of the most remarkable creations of this urban development project. The diversity of architectural styles is enhanced by the overall form, which harmonises volumetric requirements with adherence to the alignments of the master plan.

The building is LEED Gold certified.

The Preliminary and Definitive Architectural Design and Art Direction for the U1 building was performed by Park Associati S.r.l.

U1 Key Data

Surface area: 31,500 square metres

Workstations: approximately 3,800

Certification: LEED v4 BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: CORE AND SHELL - Gold Level

 

Project data
Country
Italy
Location
Lombardy
Year
2018 - 2022
Status
Completed
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The U3 BUILDING

The building is part of the "Milanofiori Nord" project, for which the Master Plan was approved by the Municipality of Assago in 2005. 

The project develops the concept of an in-line office building with two bodies. The building is perpendicular to the A7 motorway, giving it high visibility.

The building has a surface area of approximately 12,000 square metres, with nine floors above the level of the existing elevated square and two floors below, which are used for parking. It is home to several companies in the BNL - BNP Paribas group.

The building stands as a transparent volume flanked by two lighter wings. By contrast, the north and south elevations of the structure define the image of the building, with a particular animated effect created by the refraction of light on the variously positioned white screen printed glass sunshades.

For the U3 building, the Preliminary and Definitive Architectural Design and Art Direction were assigned to GBPA Architects S.r.l.

U3 Key Data

Surface area: 12,000 square metres

Workstations: 900

Certification: BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: CORE AND SHELL - Gold Level

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