The programme will showcase two of Milan’s major recent architectural milestones: modernity, which spawned a unique architectural style strongly linked to the city context; and contemporary design, wherein Milan is seen as a testing ground for leading international architects. The programme includes exclusive visits inside buildings and encounters with the designers and prime movers on the Milanese architectural scene. The tour will be led by Prof. Carlo Berizzi, an expert in modern and contemporary architecture, a founder of GA Milano and author of DOM Publisher’s Architectural Guide featuring Milan.
Programme
Day 1, Friday March 13
12.30. Arrival, welcome and a light lunch at Terrazza Triennale - Osteria con vista
A walking tour around the centre of Milan to grasp the rapport between history and modernity, moving from the Castello Sforzesco to Piazza Duomo, from the Torre Velasca to Corso Italia; it includes an exclusive visit to an original apartment in Mangiarotti and Morassutti’s Via Quadronno building, an icon of Milan’s Modern style.
Talk by Domus and a special visit to its archives with one of its curators
8 pm. Dinner at the Carlo e Camilla restaurant in Segheria
Day 2, Saturday March 14
9.30 am. Visit to the Church of Santa Maria Annunciata by Gio Ponti
Internal visit to the Gallaratese housing complex by Aldo Rossi and Carlo Aymonino, a Milanese architectural icon.
Visit to the new CityLife district including the buildings and towers by Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind and Arata Isozaki.
1 pm. Lunch at the Iuta Bistrot, Pirelli Hangar Bicocca
We will be joined by Andreas Kipar, co-founder of LAND, international landscape architecture studio. Kipar has designed the Bicocca park “Collina dei Ciliegi”. Among the prestigious awards given to LAND are the Mercurio Special Award and the MIPIM Award Best Urban Regeneration Project for Porta Nuova in 2018.
Visit to the Pirelli HangarBicocca contemporary art museum, Visit to the Luigi Bocconi University complex including the building by Grafton Architects and Sanaa’s new Campus
Visit to the Fondazione Prada, OMA
8 pm. Dinner at the Ristorante Torre, Fondazione Prada, with splendid views over the city.
We will be joined by Nicola Russi, founder with Angelica Sylos Labini of Laboratorio Permanente and winner, in team with OMA, of the competition for the redevelopment of the disused railway site Scalo Farini.
Day 3, Sunday March 15
9.30 am. Walking tour of the Porta Nuova district, stopping outside the main buildings and a special meeting with Arch. Gianandrea Barreca, co-designer of the Vertical Forest complex
11.30 am. Visit to the Milan office of David Chipperfield Architects
1 pm End of the programme and farewells in the renovated dock (Darsena) and Navigli canal area.
The programme includes:
- Bus/coach transfers
- Two nights in four-star hotel accommodation with breakfast (Nhow Milano or similar)
- Lunch and dinner on days 1 and 2 in exclusive restaurants and locations
- Admissions
- Professional guides
- Subscription to the digital edition of Domus (1 year) and Domus Archive (1 year); talk presentations and the special issue of Domus on Milan
Not included
- Return travel to Milan
- Meals and beverages unless specified
- Tips and personal expenses
- Cancellation insurance
Notes
The tour operator selected for the organization of the tour is Try Triangle, twenty years of business for a smooth travel experience.
The chronological order of the visits may change at any time where necessary without undermining the contents and quality of the programme. The visit to the Milan architectural office may be subject to change in the event of unavoidable office circumstances.
The restaurants named in the programme may be replaced with alternative ones of the same level.
The minimum number of participants is 10. The deposit will be refunded if this number is not reached.
Participants must be autonomous and mobile as the tour requires some transfers on foot. Any physical/psychological conditions requiring special medical care or physical assistance must be stated in writing at the time of booking.
Participants requiring assistance must travel with a companion.
The tour will be conducted in English.