Fondazione Prada Opens Panoramic Restaurant Torre in Milan
In Milan, Fondazione Prada has launched Ristorante Torre, situated on the sixth and seventh levels of the newly constructed Torre building, created by OMA's Rem Koolhaas, Chris van Duijn, and Federico Pompignoli. This 60-meter-high tower, covering 2,000 square meters, is home to the permanent exhibition Atlas, curated by Miuccia Prada and Germano Celant, showcasing pieces from 1960 to 2016 by artists such as Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst. The restaurant spans 215 square meters, accommodating 84 guests and offering stunning views. Its interior features walnut wood and hemp panels, complemented by artworks from various artists. Chef Fabio Cucchelli oversees the kitchen, which includes a rotating selection of international chefs. Dinner service is the only option available.
Key facts
- Ristorante Torre opened at Fondazione Prada in Milan, occupying the sixth and seventh floors of the new Torre building.
- The Torre building is 60 meters tall with 2,000 square meters of total surface area.
- The tower houses the permanent exhibition Atlas, curated by Miuccia Prada and Germano Celant, covering 1960 to 2016.
- Artists in Atlas include Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Carla Accardi, Mona Hatoum, and Walter De Maria.
- The restaurant has 84 seats across three staggered levels with panoramic views.
- Artworks by William N. Copley, Jeff Koons, Goshka Macuga, and John Wesley are displayed in the restaurant.
- Custom artist plates were created by John Baldessari, Thomas Demand, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Elmgreen & Dragset, Joep Van Lieshout, Goshka Macuga, Mariko Mori, Tobias Rehberger, Andreas Slominski, Francesco Vezzoli, and John Wesley.
- Chef Fabio Cucchelli leads the kitchen, with rotating international chefs through CARE's project.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Koons
- Damien Hirst
- Carla Accardi
- Mona Hatoum
- Walter De Maria
- William N. Copley
- Goshka Macuga
- John Wesley
- John Baldessari
- Thomas Demand
- Nathalie Djurberg
- Hans Berg
- Elmgreen & Dragset
- Joep Van Lieshout
- Mariko Mori
- Tobias Rehberger
- Andreas Slominski
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Carsten Höller
- Philip Johnson
- Miuccia Prada
- Germano Celant
- Rem Koolhaas
- Chris van Duijn
- Federico Pompignoli
- Fabio Cucchelli
- Norbert Niederkofler
- Paolo Ferretti
- Mariacristina Ferraioli
- Chriss van Dujin
- Bianca Felicori
Institutions
- Fondazione Prada
- OMA
- CARE's – The Ethical Chef Days
- Artribune
- Fastweb
- Politecnico di Milano
- Domus
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Largo Isarco, 2 Milano
- New York
- Four Seasons Restaurant
- Porta Romana