ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel

We celebrate a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for our firm’s latest project in Taiwan – the Capella Hotels and Resorts Kenting resort. It draws inspiration from the rich cultural context and the captivating landscape of its location in Taiwan’s southernmost county. The resort's design reshapes contours and slopes to mimic the lush green environment, fostering a dialogue between architecture and nature. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/daW6Qaj9

This morning we welcomed Flavia Libonati, Professor at Università degli Studi di Genova and researcher at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, for a lecture at the ACPV Academy. She discussed about her recent research on innovative bio-based materials. She presented several case studies on advanced structural materials, sustainable and smart solutions that can be used in many fields, including construction. Thanks to Senior Project Director Chiara Massarani, Head of Tech Roger Colombo and ACPV Materials Coordinator Maja Tanevska for organizing this session. It was truly inspiring.

The competition entry for the new courthouse offices in Bologna in the former StaVeCo military area represents a restored landscape: it comprises a mix of historical architecture and contemporary buildings, and rediscovered green areas. The new urban park connects the historic center with the hills, increasing urban biodiversity, and reconnecting people with the natural system. A big bravo to the whole ACPV ARCHITECTS team: Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel, with Sara Busnelli, and Alessandro Banfi, Andrea Cognigni, Antonio De Quadros, Chiara Di Nocera, Filippo Edoni, Alessandro Minotti, Mina Nazmy, Antonio Paciolla, Matteo Penitenti Casato, Maria Antonietta Santangelo, Michael Silvestri, Mariagrazia Triuzzi, Alessandro Valentini. Thank you to all the consultants: PROGER s.p.a., Seingim, Systematica and LAND. This project allowed us to bring together the efforts and expertise of great professionals, and we are glad to share the result, even if it didn’t win. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dxp2pQ83

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Bulgari Hotel Milano, the very first of Bvlgari's hospitality collection. This project is a true urban oasis, featuring an exclusive Milanese courtyard and a large private garden which create a haven of greenery. A rigorous design approach has been applied to every detail: from the façade to the door handles, from each piece of furniture to desk accessories, and from the architecture to the glasses and fabrics. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Discover more about the project: https://lnkd.in/dbRGCN_X An extract from “The Importance of Being an Architect”, a documentary by MYBOSSWAS - written and directed by giorgio ferrero, direction of photography by Federico Biasin.

"ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel as seen by Carlo Valsecchi" (published by Silvana Editoriale S.p.A.) collects some of the most important projects designed by our studio through photographs by the artist Carlo Valsecchi. The volume, enriched with contributions from leading figures in the world of design, art, and architecture, inspired the photography exhibition (Palazzo Morando, Milan, spring 2024) which showcased the artist’s 12-year-long journey through spaces designed by our firm. In Valsecchi’s images, architectural spaces seamlessly integrate with the landscape in a process of exchange between architecture and the city’s complexity. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dU97w5Y3

ACPV ARCHITECTS' in-house digital unit ACPVX, is launching a new research project in collaboration with Santagostino, the network of specialized medical clinics of Gruppo Unipol. The pilot project includes an initial data collection phase which, thanks to IoT, allows for measuring the quality of life in a building. During the second phase, the collected data will enable the development of design methodologies for offices, hospital buildings, and hospitality facilities - improving not only people’s quality of life, but also creating more sustainable buildings. Learn more about ACPVX, our design technology hub led by Emiliano Capasso and Vincenzo Panasiti: https://lnkd.in/dq8dDrX4

Symbiosis Masterplan receives the award for Best Urban Planning and Regeneration Project at Premi OICE 2024 in Rome. Symbiosis Business District, designed for Covivio, is a mixed-use, urban center built on a former industrial zone of Milan, in one of the city’s most creative and growing areas. It’s the biggest Milanese pedestrian area and represents the most ambitious manifesto for a more sustainable, high-quality life. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dtXQCcNK PH. Giovanni Nardi, Leo Torri

The event that brings us together. Yesterday #ACPVpeople gathered for our summer celebrations with a Milanese aperitivo. Thank you, FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano, for hosting us at Palazzina Appiani.

A major milestone for "I Portali" offices, in Milan's innovative urban regeneration project for Porta Nuova. The first tower of the office complex has just topped out, and it is expected to be completed by the end of this year to become the Milan headquarters of KPMG.   Read more 👇

« Tall buildings are no longer single structures, but complex urban projects, that activate social interaction and consolidate urban space through the regenerative capacity of their ground-level design. » ACPV ARCHITECTS Partner Claudio Raviolo at yesterday’s Tall Buildings 2024. Discussing about our studio's latest projects for towers, such as Flame Tree Twin Towers in Taiwan, he went into detail about “I Portali”, an office building that becomes a new urban catalyst by connecting with the existing context through open public squares. An event organized by Guamari Srl, Università Iuav di Venezia and Politecnico di Milano at Triennale Milano.