Labics wins competition for WOMB tower in Milan
Labics, an architecture firm established in Rome in 2002 by Maria Claudia Clemente and Francesco Isidori, has triumphed in a design competition for a new office tower in Milan, hosted by Reale Immobili. The structure, named WOMB (Wellness Over Milano Bureaux), will stand 88 meters tall and span 6,300 square meters in the Porta Nuova business district. The design prioritizes identity, structure, nature, and sustainability, harmonizing with Milan's architectural landscape. It incorporates a grid of triangular pillars, outdoor spaces on every level, and a crown featuring a holm oak grove. In partnership with Arup and Gad, Labics aims for energy independence. Additionally, they are working on the restoration of Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, expected to open in September 2022.
Key facts
- Labics won an invited competition for a new office tower in Milan.
- The tower is named WOMB (Wellness Over Milano Bureaux).
- It will be 88 meters tall and 6,300 square meters.
- The competition was organized by Reale Immobili for Reale Group.
- The site is between via Massimo D'Azeglio and via Tito Speri in Porta Nuova.
- Labics collaborated with Arup and Gad.
- The design includes a holm oak grove on the roof inspired by Torre Guinigi.
- Labics is also restoring Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, opening September 2022.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Claudia Clemente
- Francesco Isidori
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Marco Gulinelli
Institutions
- Labics
- Reale Immobili
- Reale Group
- Arup
- Gad
- Ferrara Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Rome
- Porta Nuova
- via Massimo D'Azeglio
- via Tito Speri
- Ferrara
- Palazzo dei Diamanti
- Lucca
- Torre Guinigi