Rubner Haus unveils sustainable wooden newsstand in Milan
Architecture firm Rubner Haus has launched a 21st-century newsstand in Milan's Piazza della Resistenza partigiana, designed by ABC – Architetti Barban Cappellari of Vicenza. The structure is made almost entirely of wood, chosen for its low environmental impact, hygroscopic properties, and energy efficiency. The kiosk opens and closes like a flower, with movable elements revealing dark grey lacquered wood and anthracite steel profiles by day. CEO Deborah Zani emphasized the project's focus on environmental, living, and ethical-cultural sustainability, positioning the newsstand as a regenerating urban asset that fosters social interaction.
Key facts
- Rubner Haus, based in Chienes (Bolzano), created the newsstand
- Design by ABC – Architetti Barban Cappellari of Vicenza
- Located in Piazza della Resistenza partigiana, Milan (Corso Genova angolo Via De Amicis)
- Structure is almost entirely wood, a low-impact, hygroscopic material
- Kiosk opens during the day and closes at night like a flower
- Features anthracite steel profiles and dark grey lacquered wood
- Deborah Zani is CEO of Rubner Haus
- Project aims for environmental, living, and ethical-cultural sustainability
Entities
Institutions
- Rubner Haus
- ABC – Architetti Barban Cappellari
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Piazza della Resistenza partigiana
- Corso Genova
- Via De Amicis
- Chienes
- Bolzano
- Vicenza