Triennale di Milano to Build Underground Expansion
La Triennale di Milano has announced an international design competition for a 6,000-square-meter underground expansion of the Palazzo dell'Arte, nearly doubling its exhibition space. The project, estimated at €15 million, will be located in the Triennale garden facing Parco Sempione. An iconic element will connect the underground level to the ground-floor Museo del Design Italiano (1,300 sqm) and upper floors. Artistic Director Lorenza Baroncelli stated the goal is to create a space for diverse exhibition formats while respecting Giovanni Muzio's original building. The competition will be open and in two phases, with the executive project expected by end of 2019 and completion within three years. Italian Minister Bonisoli confirmed €10 million in government funding for the first phase, with additional funds from private contributions and crowdfunding. The announcement coincided with the inauguration of the Museo del Design Italiano during Milan Design Week 2019, attended by Prime Minister Conte.
Key facts
- Triennale di Milano will build a 6,000 sqm underground expansion.
- The expansion is located in the Triennale garden facing Parco Sempione.
- An iconic element will connect underground, ground-floor museum, and upper floors.
- International design competition to be launched by May 2019.
- Total estimated cost is €15 million.
- Italian government confirmed €10 million funding for first phase.
- Executive project expected by end of 2019; completion within three years.
- Announcement made during Milan Design Week 2019 at Museo del Design Italiano inauguration.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Muzio
- Joseph Grima
- Lorenza Baroncelli
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- La Triennale di Milano
- Palazzo dell'Arte
- Museo del Design Italiano
- Artribune
- Parco Sempione
Locations
- Milan
- Italy