Architect Cino Zucchi questions quality of new Milan buildings

Cino Zucchi, the curator for the Italian Pavilion at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, has sparked a conversation about modern architecture in Milan. Through a Facebook post, he highlights the contrast between high-quality works by emerging architects and what he describes as "disappointing" projects in the city, criticizing a "commercial" approach that lacks unity. He unfavorably compares contemporary designs to Milanese architecture from the 1950s and 1960s, commending notable structures like the Grafton and SANAA at Bocconi University, while expressing disappointment in smaller urban infill initiatives. Notable examples include Gioia22 by Cesar Pelli and the Symbiosis project by Covivio. This commentary follows Zucchi's 2014 depiction of Milan as a "laboratory of the modern" during its ongoing urban evolution after Expo 2015.