Modern interior with large window, open kitchen area, glass dining table, chairs, and a colorful floral artwork on the wall. There are several people inside, some near the window and others on the staircase.

Gara EGI via Bonghi

Competition 2024 - Oneworks, Dabster

Role: Project Leader

What did I do?
Concept, design, 3d model, renderings, team management, bid delivery.

Modern outdoor courtyard with people walking and socializing, surrounded by tall buildings with green and black facades, trees, and a small structure with artwork on display.
An exploded axonometric diagram of a multi-story building showing various floors labeled in Italian, including basement, ground, first, second, third, fourth, and seventh floors, with different sections, rooms, and architectural features depicted.
Diagram displaying three sections of a property, labeled as Residence, Palestra, and Coworking, with respective areas of 1921 sq meters, 855 sq meters, and 1535 sq meters.
Diagram showing the layout of an apartment building, with highlighted corridors, private balconies, and organized apartments to avoid privacy issues.
Architectural floor plan of the ground floor showing entrances, apartments, office spaces, meeting rooms, and outdoor areas with labeled sections and pathways.
Architectural floor plan of a building with different sections for coworking, apartments, and common areas, including a central courtyard with trees.
Floor plan of a building with labeled areas: Meeting room, Palestra, Cantine, Lavanderia.
Modern building with green walls and large glass windows, with a cobblestone pathway in front. Three people are visible: two are talking near the entrance, and one woman is taking a photo. There is a large screen displaying an image of people in yellow shirts inside the building.

The competition for the building managed by EGI on behalf of Poste Italiane is located on Via Ruggero Bonghi in Milan, in an area not far from the city center and characterized by a steadily increasing real estate value. The design brief called for the creation of a co-working area and a gym facing Via Bonghi, along with residential units overlooking the internal courtyard. The project involved the renovation and adaptive reuse of an existing building in a state of significant decay, with the goal of revitalizing the entire complex and reactivating its social and architectural value.

Given the budget-conscious nature of the intervention, the external works were primarily focused on redefining the façades to bring new vitality and visual interest to the inner courtyard, which previously appeared neglected and lifeless. The proposed solution combines two complementary design approaches: on one side, a green façade system introduces vegetation and depth to the architectural composition; on the other, the use of bold colors and chromatic contrast animates the volumes — a deep blue was chosen for the façades of the new residential units, while a golden yellow highlights the existing stair and elevator cores that connect the two main wings of the building.

The internal courtyard becomes the true heart of the project — a central space of encounter and community life for both residents and office users. It is reimagined as a shared garden, enriched with private entrance patios and small green areas serving the duplex and triplex apartments. In this way, the courtyard is transformed from a neglected void into a vibrant communal landscape, embodying the renewed identity and contemporary spirit of the entire complex.

Cross-section architectural drawing of a multi-story building highlighting indoor spaces, with a glass-covered courtyard and various rooms, greenery, and staircases visible.
Architectural drawing of a building elevation showing new entrances, windows, balconies, new access bridge, green walls, and exterior landscaping on via Bonghi.
Interior of a modern coworking space featuring a large, curved wooden staircase and a wall with a banner reading 'COWORKING'. There are people working and talking inside, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern coworking space with people using laptops and smartphones, wooden flooring, large windows, and contemporary decor.
A woman pours a beverage in a modern living room with large windows, a blue sofa, and a wall-mounted bookshelf. A man and child are outside on a balcony, visible through the glass door, with the child seated on the man's shoulders.
A modern outdoor shopping mall with people walking, shopping, and sitting on benches, surrounded by trees, boutique storefronts, and outdoor seating areas.
Centro Commerciale a Segrate
A modern urban park with trees and walking paths, surrounded by contemporary high-rise buildings, including a tall white building with a grid pattern facade and a smaller brown building.
Piazzale Lugano