Unipol Tower
The challenge
The Unipol Tower in Milan is an emblematic example of urban development and architectural innovation that has redefined the city skyline.
The building stands today as a true architectural jewel, a symbol of a new conception of modern urban spaces.
The tower has 23 above-ground and 3 below-ground floors, with a total area of 31,000 square meters, and is distinguished by a number of remarkable construction solutions:
- Reinforced concrete core load-bearing structure supporting 3-story packages of horizontal floors, in which the lower two floors are suspended by metal ties connected to the upper one;
- Fully glazed double-skin facade, with the outer skin supported by a steel lattice diagrid, anchored to the central core by steel beams;
- Large void running the entire height of the tower, providing comfort and natural ventilation.
Designed by MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects in the Porta Nuova district, the Unipol Tower is part of a large urban redevelopment project. The building, elliptical in shape and 125 meters high, stands out for its double sensory skin,high energy efficiency and the presence of a panoramic greenhouse-garden, integrating sustainable technologies and contemporary design, becoming a new landmark in the Milanese landscape.
The role of Protos
Protos supported Unipol during the implementation phase of the project, working with the Construction Management and in support of the Project Managers, providing assistance in the main activities:
- High supervision during project construction;
- Monitoring of cost and time of implementation;
- Identification and implementation of any corrective actions;
- Verification of variants in progress.
Customer
Unipol
Website
Milan
Year
2023
Progress status
The project was started in late 2017, with completion reached in the first quarter of 2023.
Impact
The construction of the Unipol Tower brings significant benefits to the urban fabric in particular:
- Enhancement of real estate assets through iconic and sustainable building;
- Increasing energy efficiency and integrating innovative solutions;
- Improved safety, resilience and environmental quality;
- Contribution to Unipol's ESG goals, with reduced emissions and increased building sustainability.
