Turning a neglected urban landmark into a bold dream for the neighborhood’s future: that was the challenge Il Prisma took up when renovating Milan’s former Tax Collector’s office. Renamed Vetra Building, the property begins the process of revival from the facade; it then proceeds to other spatial, material and plant assets, earning the building a LEED Platinum status. The main entrance is thus divided into two parts, creating on the ground floor a new square around which commercial activities and artistic initiatives unfold, and a covered walkway that leads to the arcades overlooking Vetra Square and the neighboring redeveloped park. An intervention that finally unites a stretch of the city to give the neighborhood a new ecosystem that is open and in tune with the potential of the place, where you can live engaging experiences. In the heart of the Basilicas Park in Milan, an entire block is revived thanks to the design of multifunctional spaces conceived for a renewed sociality that goes beyond modern working needs.
In 2021, on the occasion of the inauguration, a large permanent light installation designed for the facade was created by artist Patrick Tuttofuoco. In 2022, a new artistic redevelopment intervention, which featured the walls of the walkway and fused architecture, public art and graphic design, further enriched the dialogue between Vetra Building and art.
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