Introduction

Location: MILAN, ITALY
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
Area: 38000m²
Year: 2013

• The skyline of Zaha Hadid’s CityLifeMilano housing complex is defined and

characterized by a sinuous fluid line.
• Residences are comprised of seven curved buildings of varying heights, from 5 to 13
floors. The distinctive architectural elements include a serpentine movement of the
curved balconies and the profile of the roofs, which provide a soft and elegant shape for
all of the top-floor penthouses, complete with extensive covered terraces.
• Construction of the residential complex began in august 2009, with delivery of the first
apartments scheduled for 2013.
• Facade materials – fiber concrete panels and natural wood panels – emphasize
the complex’s volumetric movement and at the same time give a private and
domestic quality to the interior of the residential courtyard.
• The interiors open onto extensive terraces. All of the apartments feature
structural and plant solutions that can be easily adapted to individual needs.
Each of the homes is different from the others in terms of size, exposure and
layout: from two- rooms to large family apartments and twin-level penthouses.

• At ground level, the double-height lobbies are flooded with light by large
openings stretching from floor to ceiling, designed to confer strong visual
continuity with the park.
• Access to all stairwells is provided by main and service lifts.
• The underground parking areas lead directly to the individual buildings with
easy, convenient and secure access.