Residenze Hadid, Architectural ensemble in CityLife district, Milan, Italy
Residenze Hadid is a mixed-use residential and office complex in the CityLife district that features a tower with floors progressively rotated around a central axis. The building combines apartments, workspaces, shops, and cultural venues in a single architectural composition.
Construction began in 2014 on the site of Milan's former trade fair grounds as part of the larger CityLife development project. International architects redesigned this area, transforming it from its industrial past into a new mixed-use district.
The Generali Tower integrates contemporary architecture with Milan's urban landscape, forming part of a trio of skyscrapers designed by international architects.
The complex is accessible by metro with a station directly beneath it, making it easy to reach from various parts of the city. Visitors can walk around the grounds, browse shops, visit cultural spaces, or simply observe the architecture from different angles.
The top floors align themselves toward the nearby Santa Maria delle Grazie church through the tower's rotational design, creating a subtle geometric conversation between modern architecture and the city's heritage. This hidden detail demonstrates how contemporary buildings can respectfully reference older landmarks without explicit statements.
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