Cripta di Sant'Alessandro in Zebedia, Milano
2023
Cultural
Existing buildings
Archive
The new cultural center in Milan for Instituto Cervantes repurposes historical Baroque spaces for modern use for the first time. Under the Sant’Alessandro church, a series of Baroque spaces with columns and elaborately domed ceilings are now occupied by a carefully curated collection of new objects. Challenges include preserving heritage while adaptively reusing existing spaces. Using blue-gray MDF, the design creates adaptable furniture for a library, exhibition space, and event room. The project aims to activate the complex, fostering community interactions.
Sant’Alessandro in Zebedia’s organ
Credits
Client
Instituto Cervantes – Grupo Tragsa – Sepi
Location
Cripta di Sant’Alessandro in Zebedia, Milano, Italy
Area
300 sqm
Status
Ongoing
Date
2022-
Architects
Onsitestudio with P•A•N Filippo Cattapan e Davide Macchi architetti
Partners
Angelo Lunati, Giancarlo Floridi
Project Team
Davide Macchi (project architect)
Services Engineer
Tekser
Restoration Consultant
Rossella Moioli
Archeology Consultant
Archeogeo
Fire Consultant
Luraschi & Associati
Visualisations
Alessandro Parena