The Italian Contribution #02

On Wednesday, March 18, Elena Ghetti, Creative Leader at Park, will take part in the event IL CONTRIBUTO ITALIANO #02 at 6:30 PM at Galleria Tulpenmanie in Milan, presenting the project developed by the studio for the international competition for the new Helsinki Museum of Architecture and Design (AD Museum), launched in 2024 by the Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design. Her talk will illustrate the studio’s design approach, which operates at the intersection of architecture, design, and research, and is characterized by a strong focus on urban regeneration and adaptive reuse.

March 18, 2026 | 6:30PM
Galleria Tulpenmanie (Villa Lavezzari), Via Mauro Macchi 6, Milan

Meeting with the community and presentation of Le Altane di Lambrate

Francesco Garofoli, Project Leader at Park, will speak in the talk dedicated to the future of Lambrate, presenting Le Altane di Lambrate, an innovative residential project that reinvents contemporary living through flexible and sustainable modules inspired by local traditions. Developed in collaboration with CCL – Consorzio Cooperative Lavoratori, the project explores new ways of living in a dense urban context, proposing housing solutions that encourage social interaction, economic accessibility, and the integration of green and shared spaces, redefining the everyday experience of the city.

March 18, 2026 | 6:00PM
Circolo Acli di Lambrate, Via Conte Rosso 5, Milan

Seminar within the Urban Planning Studio directed by Stefano Boeri

Michele Rossi, Founding Partner at Park, will take part in a seminar dedicated to the theme of reuse, which will be held on March 17 at the Politecnico di Milano, as part of the Urban Planning Studio directed by Stefano Boeri. The meeting will offer an opportunity for discussion between designers and scholars on strategies and visions for the transformation of existing buildings and spaces. In this context, Michele Rossi will deliver a talk focused on the restyling project of the former Palazzo Campari, presenting the studio’s approach to the themes of regeneration and the enhancement of architectural heritage. The contribution will provide insight into the methodologies adopted and the potential of reuse as both a critical and design tool in the contemporary city. The seminar will also feature the participation of Liu Yuyang, Matteo Inches, and Cherubino Gambardella, who are invited to share their experiences and reflections in an open dialogue with the students.

March 17, 2026 | 2:30PM
Politecnico di Milano

Art Meets Architecture – The Art of Welcoming, a lecture by Casabella

Caterina Steiner, Project Leader at the Milan-based studio Park, will participate in the talk Art Meets Architecture – The Art of Welcoming, organized by Casabella in collaboration with LAUFEN. The event will focus on the theme of contemporary hospitality and will offer an opportunity to explore the studio’s design approach to projects dedicated to hospitality. Through selected case studies, the talk will examine how architecture can contribute to creating authentic and memorable experiences, where space, materials, and narrative interact to generate places capable of establishing a meaningful relationship with those who inhabit them, even if only temporarily.

March 12, 2026 | 6:00PM
Laufen Space Milano

Bootcamp: future visions for urban islands

Matteo Arietti, Head of Innovation, will lead a special workshop conceived as an exclusive initiative within the framework of the partnership between Domus Academy and Hong Kong University. The program will host 15 students from Hong Kong, who will take part in an intensive research and development project focused on the redevelopment of the former Olivetti area. The workshop is designed as a high-value educational experience, aimed at fostering dialogue between interdisciplinary expertise, diverse cultural perspectives, and innovative visions on the theme of contemporary urban regeneration.

March 11, 2026 | 2:30-6:30PM
Domus Academy

Workshop as part of the European BIOARC funding call

Matteo Arietti, Head of Innovation, will hold a workshop at Castello di Lucedio as part of the European BIOARC funding call. The meeting will provide an opportunity for discussion and exchange among architects, agronomists, and representatives of the rice supply chain, with the aim of exploring the potential of bio-based materials and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue focused on innovation and sustainability.

February 27, 2026 | 9:00AM
Castello di Lucedio

The Italian Contribution #01

Alessandro Rossi, Project Director at Park, will speak at the talk dedicated to competition projects - organized by Galleria Tulpenmanie and Accademia dei Conigli together with the studios MDU Architetti, Opps Architettura, and Degli Esposti Architetti - to present the Podgorica Library project and discuss the ideas and principles underlying the design proposals.

February 20, 2026 | 6:00PM
Villa Lavezzari, via Mauro Macchi 6, Milan

Park at Courmayeur Design Weekend

Park, together with the studio Piuarch, will take part in Courmayeur Design Weekend, a format that brings the allure of Design Week to villages and small towns across Italy. Here, local identity, history, landscape, and culture become the backdrop for new forms of communication and sharing. For the 2026 edition, themed Love and Passions, Park has designed 15 benches for the town’s squares, transforming public spaces into an experience of design and beauty. The projects will then be realized by Cesare Roversi, bringing to life elements that combine functionality with a contemporary visual language.

February 12-15, 2026
Courmayeur

Opening roundtable of the first edition of the BArchitettura Festival – Dialogues on Contemporaneity

Filippo Pagliani, Founding Partner at Park, will take part in a round table discussion focused on sustainability and circularity in architectural design, together with Professor Gabriele Masera (PoliMI), moderated by Paolo Bossi (PoliMI) and architect Rolando Pizzoli (member of the OdA Sustainability Commission). The event is part of the first edition of the new cultural festival BArchitettura – Dialogues on Contemporaneity, which enriches the city’s festival landscape by offering an in-depth exploration of architecture, a complex discipline that brings together technical, cultural, and creative aspects, aiming to combine functionality and aesthetics in a harmonious synthesis of the useful and the beautiful.

February 5, 2026 | 6:00AM
Sala Tramogge dei Molini Marzoli, Busto Arsizio

Beyond the Project: communicating Architecture and Interior Design

Carla Di Benedetto, Communication Manager at Park, will deliver the lecture “Beyond the Project: Communicating Architecture and Interior Design”, aimed at students of the Spaces for Hospitality course, led by architect Beatrice Gerli and part of the Academic Master in Interior Design at NABA. The session will focus on the strategic role of communication within a structured and multidisciplinary architecture firm such as Park, exploring how the storytelling of projects, processes, and values helps build identity, visibility, and relationships within the design world. The lecture will also provide students with practical tools and insights to take their first steps in promoting their work as freelance interior designers, with a focus on personal branding, portfolio development, and contemporary communication strategies.

January 27, 2026 | 9:30AM
NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti