Generali Tower, Modern skyscraper in CityLife district, Milan, Italy
Generali Tower is a modern skyscraper in Milan's CityLife district, distinguished by a twisted structure that changes its dimensions and orientation as it rises. The building spans 44 floors and shapes the skyline of what was once an industrial site.
Construction of the tower began on 25 August 2014, and the foundation pour that December used 7,500 m³ of concrete. It opened to the public on 15 October 2017 during a FAI open day, and was officially inaugurated on 9 April 2019 with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Mayor Giuseppe Sala present. In October 2019 the American Concrete Institute gave it first place for high-rise excellence.
The tower's nickname, lo Storto ("the Twisted One"), comes from its warped form: floor dimensions and orientation change along the axis, and the twist fades toward the top until the building turns vertical. The Generali lettering on the roof adds 15 metres to the 177-metre structure.
The tower connects directly to Tre Torri station on Milan's metro line 5, making access to the city's public transportation convenient. Located in the CityLife district, visitors will find cafés, shops, and other attractions nearby.
In October 2019 the tower took first place for excellence in the high-rise category from the American Concrete Institute, a recognition tied to its all-concrete twisted structure. The 15-metre Generali sign on the roof partly collapsed in June 2025 and was dismantled the following month.
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