Location: Milan, Italy.

Architect: Mario Cucinella Architects.

The Luigi Rovati Foundation aims to create a space that can showcase and promote its collection of Etruscan artifacts to the public. The project involves the redevelopment and expansion of Palazzo Bocconi-Rizzoli-Carraro, located in a prestigious area of Milan. The building, which dates back to 1871, will be renovated in macro stages. The first stage involves the expansion of the basement to create a museum that will house the Etruscan collection. The new space will have a sinuous shape to ensure continuity between the various rooms and allow visitors to move fluidly around the space. The stone used for its cladding will be laid horizontally in layers to create an ideal setting for the exceptional works of art that will be displayed within. The second stage involves the restoration of the 19th century palazzo, with the main intervention being the preservation and restoration of the rooms and flooring. The other floors will house the library, workshops, conference rooms, and temporary exhibition rooms. The ground floor will feature a large entrance, serving as a meeting point from which visitors can access the various areas of the museum, including the bookshop, café, and garden. The project aims to create a space where the past and present meet, with the restored palazzo providing the perfect setting for the Foundation’s art collections.

Photo credit: MCA ArchiveModels, Francesco Paolucci.