CityLife

"City Life" in Milan is one of the most ambitious and iconic urban planning and architectural projects in the contemporary city. Located on the site of the former Fiera Campionaria, it represents a perfect blend of urban regeneration, sustainability, and signature architecture. Here's an architectural overview:

Masterplan and urban regeneration

CityLife was born with the aim of redeveloping a vast area (over 360.000 m²) in the heart of Milan.
The masterplan was signed by the studio Zaha Hadid ArchitectsIn partnership with Daniel Libeskind e Arata IsozakiThree star architects for three iconic towers, but also to redefine the entire concept of a contemporary urban neighborhood.

The Three Towers – Vertical Symbols of Modernity

Torre Isozaki ("Il Dritto"): Standing 209 meters tall (the tallest skyscraper in Italy by number of floors), it is the headquarters of Allianz. Its design is based on an almost Zen-like linearity, with a glass façade that reflects the Milanese sky.
Hadid Tower (“Lo Storto”): Home to Generali, the tower stands out for its fluid twist, almost as if it were moving. It is a masterpiece of engineering and parametric architecture.
Libeskind Tower ("The Curved One"): The last of the trio, its concave shape ideally "embraces" the square below. It houses offices and management spaces.

Residential architecture

Not just offices: the Hadid and Libeskind residences are another pillar of the project. Curvilinear buildings, with interplays of volumes, high-quality materials (such as wood and glass), and a strong focus on landscape integration. Each building is designed to offer unique views and a high level of comfort, with large terraces overlooking the park.

The urban park

One of the key elements is the large public park, which extends over 170.000 m²: a green lung that integrates into the urban fabric, offering spaces for relaxation, sports, and socializing. Nature thus becomes an integral part of the urban design, in line with the principles of biophilia and sustainability.

Accessibility and sustainable mobility

CityLife is a neighborhood car-freeCar traffic is relegated to the underground level, while above ground people walk or cycle. The M5 metro station (Tre Torri stop) connects it to the rest of the city in an efficient and green way.

A new skyline for Milan

With CityLife, Milan has redefined its skyline, combining the historic verticality of the Duomo with a new, contemporary verticality of glass, steel, and dynamic geometry. The neighborhood has become a symbol of the Milan of the future: international, sustainable, and increasingly attentive to design and the quality of urban space.