Palazzo Lombardia
José Bruguera (MArch ‘85)
View of Palazzo Lombardia
José Bruguera is a partner at the New York–based architecture firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. His portfolio reflects a passion for detail and material – grounded in geometric precision, architectural invention, and a deep knowledge of building technology. As lead designer of many of the firm’s recent projects in Europe, José has focused his practice on engaging diverse contexts and cultures – embracing the challenges and opportunities of international practice while leading multidisciplinary teams to realize large-scale building projects in complex urban and campus settings.
A tower, weaving strands of linear mid-rise office space, and interconnected public spaces comprise this highly sustainable headquarters complex in Milan, named Best Tall Building Europe by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The complex provides office and support spaces for the Lombardy government, with outdoor gathering places intended to enhance public life and stimulate regeneration of the district. In scale and materiality, the podium relates to the surrounding neighborhood, while the 160-meter-tall tower addresses nearby Pirelli Tower, the government’s former headquarters.
Project Credits: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners: Henry N. Cobb & José Bruguera, lead designers
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