Palazzo Lombardia, Government office skyscraper in Centro Direzionale, Milan, Italy.
Palazzo Lombardia is a modern office tower with 39 floors featuring a glass facade with clean geometric lines. The building was designed to serve as a regional government center, consolidating administrative offices that were previously scattered across the city.
The tower was designed by the acclaimed architecture firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and opened in 2011. Shortly after completion, it held the title of Milan's tallest building before another tower surpassed it.
The building's design references the landscapes and geography of the Lombardy region, creating a connection between contemporary architecture and local identity. Walking around it, visitors notice how this relationship shapes the tower's character.
The building is located in the Centro Direzionale business district and is easily accessible by public transportation. The large covered plaza at ground level is open to the public and provides a good vantage point to view the entire structure.
The building uses groundwater heat pumps for temperature control, a sustainable solution that often goes unnoticed by visitors. This technical feature makes it an example of energy-efficient large-scale architecture.
Location: Milan
Inception: June 2010
Architects: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
Official opening: March 21, 2011
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 39
Elevators: 32
Height: 161.3 m
Website: http://altrasede.regione.lombardia.it
GPS coordinates: 45.48660,9.19610
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
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