Milanofiori 2000

The C-shaped structure of the residential units borders and determines the presence of a closed-off herbaceous space, encouraging the residents’ sense of belonging and proposing an innovative and sustainable urban model of development. OBR has used two Reynaers systems in this project, CP 155-LS and a bespoke solution based on the window and door system CS 77.The façade facing inwards is characterised by an alternation of inclined surfaces which, thanks to the tapered shape of the building, create a surface that is both continuous and punctual, a building with alternating terraced residential spaces. The cracked effect of the exterior is emphasised by the changing direction of the balustrades’ glass modules, supported by a mounting system with metal contours. The designer envisioned constructing an internal façade capable of giving the residents a sense of community with a great view of the communal green spaces.

PRIVACY

A different statement is made using external cladding, which faces the Via Cascina Venina and skirts the project’s road network, assuming a more urban and private character. A series of sliding panels identify the individual living units and their respective balconies. The units’ system for blocking out light can be completely or partially opaque. The urban side of the building therefore functions as a personalised filter, where the individual presence of the residential units is emphasised by the continuity of floor cladding and the elements which separate the living units. This treatment of the exterior creates a continuous, light-coloured line, travelling across the entire length of the façades. The motif of the unit floors and confines is not wasted on the bi-dimensionality of the cladding; rather it encircles the construction and its landscape, creating an open space where the casual presence of the dark furnishings chosen by the residents becomes superimposed.