Centro direzionale della Banca Popolare di Lodi

The Centro direzionale della Banca Popolare di Lodi is a banking complex featuring a 250-meter facade clad in modular terracotta panels with a glass-roofed central plaza underneath. The interior arrangement incorporates retail spaces and cafes within this covered area, creating both commercial and public zones.

The structure was completed in 2001 on the site of a former dairy factory, representing a significant transformation of industrial land in the city. Architect Renzo Piano designed this conversion into a modern banking headquarters.

The 'Water Flower' sculpture by Japanese artist Susumu Shingu creates a focal point within the complex that visitors naturally gravitate toward. This presence of public art reflects how the banking institution positioned itself as a cultural patron for the local area.

The complex sits near the railway station and city center, making it accessible by foot or public transport without difficulty. The public spaces within, including shops and cafes, are open during business hours and serve as a convenient passageway through the area.

The cylindrical vaults within the structure echo the shape of traditional grain storage buildings found throughout the Lodi region. This architectural detail connects the modern banking center to the agricultural heritage of the surrounding area in a subtle way.