Daniel Libeskind on Milan's Architectural Future and CityLife Tower

In a 2018 interview with Artribune, architect Daniel Libeskind discussed Milan's urban transformation, the completion of his CityLife Central Tower (scheduled for late 2020 with PwC as tenant), and the need for bold civic leadership. He argued that Milan's growth stems from cultural vitality and citizen engagement, not just economics. Libeskind also addressed the balance between respecting history and imagining an audacious future, citing his upcoming jury role for the Castello di Santa Caterina restoration in Favignana. The tower, nicknamed 'the curved one,' is the last of three skyscrapers in the CityLife development, alongside Arata Isozaki's 'the straight one' and Zaha Hadid's 'the twisted one.' Libeskind lived in Milan from 1986 to 1989 and noted the city's shift from past-oriented to dynamic and forward-looking. He emphasized that heritage work must focus on future social value, not mere conservation.