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Recently, part of our team had the opportunity to visit Gruppo Romani S.p.A. Industrie Ceramiche, a key player in the ceramics industry, for an insightful learning experience. The visit provided a valuable chance to deepen our understanding of production processes and the methodologies behind innovative solutions, inspiring new ideas and reflections for our projects. We explored the latest advancements in applied technologies and how they intersect with the challenges of design and architecture. A special thank you to Gruppo Romani for hosting us and sharing their expertise and vision, and to Federico Bruno, our Material Specialist, for organizing the visit. #ParkAssociati #MaterialInnovation #DesignResearch #ArchitectureAndTechnology

Park Associati is proud to join leading architecture firms in the Energiesprong IT Milano project, coordinated by EDERA - enabling deep regeneration and supported by Fondazione Cariplo. Through a series of workshops, we are working towards a scalable model for the regeneration of Milan’s public housing stock—overcoming process inefficiencies with an industrialized approach and prioritizing architectural and social quality. The results will be presented on June 18, along with an open call for innovative technical and economic solutions. #urbanregeneration #Energiesprong

This Friday, March 14 at 12:00 pm, Park Associati will participate in Cluster portuali in transizione – Pianificazione integrata e progetto nell’interfaccia porto-città, a two-day symposium at Politecnico di Milano, exploring the evolution of Italian port clusters and their impact on urban and regional development. Curated by Chiara Nifosì and Fulvia Pinto (DAStU - Politecnico di Milano) and Massimo Clemente (ITC - CNR), the event continues the dialogue from the (Re-) Connecting Maritime-Urban Ecosystems symposium at TU Delft, bringing together experts from academia, design, and port management. It will focus on the 2016-17 port reform, which restructured Italy’s ports into integrated clusters, aligning with European policies on sustainability, climate adaptation, and regional cooperation. Park Associati will contribute to the session "Cluster Portuale del Mar di Sicilia Orientale", where Filippo Pagliani (Founding Partner) and Michele Versaci (Strategy and Proposal Coordinator) will discuss the role of infrastructure planning and urban-port integration alongside Riccardo Lentini (Head of Infrastructure and Planning, AdSP Mar di Sicilia Orientale) and Ignazio Lutri (ilarchitetti, President of IN/ARCH Sicilia). March 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm Politecnico di Milano, Aula Convegni Castigliano, Edificio 5, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milan Viz: Catania Waterfront by Park Associati

Join us at #ParkStage! Our monthly talk series returns with new voices and fresh perspectives on design, innovation, and sustainability. Our next guest is Silvia Stella Osella, a Creative Consultant and Conscious Fashion Specialist who explores the intersection of fashion, design, anthropology, and sociology. Fashion is evolving beyond sustainability to embrace regenerative design, rethinking materials, production processes, and their impact on the environment. In this talk, Silvia will explore how the fashion industry is becoming a laboratory for innovation, offering valuable insights that extend beyond textiles. ‘Material, Process, Impact: Regenerative Fashion as Inspiration for Design’ March 20th, at 6:30 PM Park Hub, Via Garofalo 31, Milan Free access, reservation at the link: https://bit.ly/43NzaCC

How can architecture foster community, accessibility, and adaptability in urban living? With Le Altane di Lambrate, we introduce a new housing model designed around people and their evolving needs. Developed in collaboration with CCL – Consorzio Cooperative Lavoratori, the project embraces participatory design, actively involving future residents in shaping their homes. This approach ensures that spaces are not only functional but also reflect the real social and economic needs of those who will inhabit them. At the heart of the project is the Altana, a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Venetian rooftop loggia. By integrating affordable housing solutions, communal spaces, and green areas, Le Altane di Lambrate promotes inclusive and sustainable urban growth. The project responds to Milan’s housing challenges, offering high-quality, economically sustainable homes for key workers, young professionals, and diverse social groups.   Learn more about the project via the link: https://lnkd.in/duRX5CnD   Le Altane di Lambrate Client: CCL Consorzio Cooperative Lavoratori   Design team: Founding Partners: Filippo Pagliani, Michele Rossi Project Director: Alessandro Rossi Project Leader: Francesco Garofoli Architects: Costanza Croce, Gaia Calegari, Gianluca Ancora, Noora Alhashimi, Daniella Siciliano, Simone Negrisolo, Giulio Dini, Leonardo Forcignanò, Irene Ricciardi Landscape Architects: Marianna Merisi, Francesca Pelizzaro Visualizer: Stefano Venegoni, Umberto Aprile-Ximenes, Antonio Cavallo   Viz by Park Associati

Two decades after the landmark investigation that spotlighted a new generation of Italian architects, Il Foglio Quotidiano revisits the trajectory of the studios that have reshaped the country’s architectural landscape. Among them, Park Associati, featured in Giorgio Santilli’s in-depth analysis, with insights from Paola Pierotti. "Here, the winning factor is exactly the choice that many others have missed: combining outstanding architecture with the ability and determination to generate economic value." — Paola Pierotti on Park Associati. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Giorgio Santilli, Il Foglio, and in particular Paola Pierotti for highlighting our work and vision. This recognition is an honor and reinforces the principles that have always guided us: merging architectural excellence with economic value, designing spaces that leave a lasting impact on the urban fabric, and fostering an ongoing dialogue between innovation, sustainability, and the culture of design. Full article: https://lnkd.in/dbabTmCT Ph. by Mattia Balsamini

On Tuesday, March 11, at 2:15 pm, Park Associati will meet students of the School of Architecture Urban Planning and Construction Engineering (AUID) at Politecnico di Milano as part of the Fundamentals of Architectural Technology course led by Prof. Alessio Dionigi Battistella and PhD Candidate Camilla Martino. During the lecture, Lorenzo Merloni(Associate and Project Director) and Michele Versaci (Strategy and Proposal Coordinator) from Park Associati will present Luxottica Digital Factory, the industrial adaptive reuse project that earned the studio the prestigious Premio Architetto Italiano 2024. March 11, 2025 | 2:15 pm Edificio 11, Aula III B, Politecnico di Milano Learn more about Luxottica Digital Factory: https://lnkd.in/eZxBVw3c

Last Friday, the Model Making & Digital Fabrication workshop continued at Park Associati, guided by Federica Arici, Architect, Model Maker, and Digital Fabrication Specialist. Part of our ongoing commitment to learning and collaboration, this workshop enhances the role of physical models in the design process, bridging digital tools and hands-on techniques. After finalizing executive drawings in Rhinoceros, participants explored laser cutting before moving on to polystyrene massing, refining their skills in hot-wire cutting for precise shaping. The final step? Preparing façades for finishing and assembly, experimenting with materials such as wood, cardboard, aluminum, concrete, and terrazzo—each exploring different textural and visual qualities. Learning is a shared experience at Park—stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes insights from our atelier. #ModelMaking #DigitalFabrication #ParkAssociati #ArchitecturalDesign #Workshop #ContinuousLearning

On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Park Associati presents PAFF PAFF – Liminal Spaces for Sensorial Rituals, an installation by the design studio Finemateria, developed at the invitation of Park Associati and created in collaboration with cc-tapis and QuadroDesign. Through wool’s warmth and softness, enveloping scents, and immersive soundscapes, PAFF PAFF reinterprets the primordial qualities of rest and care, offering a liminal space to step away from the city’s intensity. Discover more: https://bit.ly/41HdgiY Curated by Costanza Nizzi #MDW2025 #DesignWeek

Nebbia wins the iF Design Award! We are proud to announce that Nebbia, the lighting collection designed by Park Associati for Deltalight, has been awarded the prestigious iF Design Award—a global benchmark for design excellence. Congratulations to the entire team behind this achievement! Learn more about Nebbia Collection: