Park Associati has revealed their plans for a new landmark business center in central Milan. A series of differentiated volumes make up the complex, one of which rises far higher and has been articulated as a "lantern," illuminating the skyline. The plan for the Pharo Business Center focuses on visibility and accessibility, taking advantage of the site's prominent position.   

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Park Associati has revealed their plans for a new landmark business center in central Milan. A series of differentiated volumes make up the complex, one of which rises far higher and has been articulated as a "lantern," illuminating the skyline. The plan for the Pharo Business Center focuses on visibility and accessibility, taking advantage of the site's prominent position.   
Courtesy of Park Associati

The new office building is situated on the cusp of multiple urban conditions, with up-and-coming districts such as Citylife and Portello at its doorstep, and two arterial access paths to the city center bounding it on either side. To capitalize on this site, Park Associati have focused on fostering "visibility and recognizability," creating a building which is memorable at all scales, from approaching pedestrian to airplanes flying overhead. Whilst the uppermost lantern is visible across the city illuminating both day and night, another lit volume at the first level provides a warm entrance and bathes...