Architect Gianandrea Barreca Dies at 56; Designed Bosco Verticale and Milan's New Policlinico
On June 15, 2026, Gianandrea Barreca, a prominent architect, passed away at the age of 56, as confirmed by his firm, Barreca & La Varra. Renowned for his work on Milan's Bosco Verticale, he was also involved in the ongoing construction of the Nuovo Policlinico. Born in Genoa in 1969, Barreca began his professional journey at Boeri Studio from 1995 to 1999 and co-established the A12 architecture collective in 1993. He served as a lecturer at Domus Academy between 2006 and 2012 and spoke in various cities across Italy. In a September 2025 interview, he emphasized the importance of enhancing public spaces in Italian urban areas. A wake is taking place at via Corelli 120 in Milan, with the funeral scheduled for June 18 at 11:30 AM in Bogliasco.
Key facts
- Gianandrea Barreca died on June 15, 2026, at age 56.
- He co-founded Barreca & La Varra in Milan in 2008 with Giovanni La Varra.
- Barreca co-designed the world's first Bosco Verticale in Milan.
- He co-designed the Nuovo Policlinico in Milan, winner of a 2007 international competition.
- He co-founded the A12 architecture collective in Genoa in 1993.
- A12 participated in the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003.
- Barreca directed the Master in Urban Vision and Architectural Design at Domus Academy from 2006 to 2012.
- He was born in Genoa in 1969.
- The funeral will be held in Bogliasco on June 18, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Gianandrea Barreca
- Giovanni La Varra
- Stefano Boeri
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- Barreca & La Varra
- Boeri Studio
- A12
- Domus Academy
- Biennale di Venezia
- Pittimmagine Discovery
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Genoa
- Florence
- Bogliasco
- Udine
- Venice
- via Corelli 120
- Chiesa della Natività di Maria Santissima