The Grey Catalogue. A photographic research by Barbara Rossi

Park presents The Grey Catalogue, a photographic research project by Barbara Rossi.
The exhibition documents the Lilong neighborhoods of Shanghai, historic districts frozen in time behind layers of grey paint and concrete barriers. These once-bustling areas—home to generations of working-class residents—are now ghostly spaces, walled up in preparation for demolition. Through a poetic yet forensic gaze, Rossi transforms photography into an act of memory and resistance, capturing a vanishing cityscape and inviting reflection on urban transformation, political invisibility, and cultural erasure.
More information here.
Opening and Talk: February 25th, 6.30 pm - 9 pm
Exhibition: February 25th / March 1st, 12 pm - 7 pm
Park Hub, Via Garofalo 31, Milano

Milano Design Week 2025 - Finemateria x Park

Park presents PAFF PAFF – Liminal Spaces for Sensorial Rituals, an installation by the design studio Finemateria, developed at the invitation of Park Associati and created in collaboration with cc-tapis and QuadroDesign. The installation can be experienced at Park Hub from 7th to 13th April 2025, during Milan Design Week and it’s part of the Porta Venezia Design District.
More information here.
Opening: 7th April, 7 PM – 10 PM
Exhibition: 7th April / 13th April, 2 PM – 7 PM
Park Hub, Via Garofalo 31, Milano

Park at “Cluster portuali in transizione” – Rethinking Port-City Integration

Park will participate in Cluster portuali in transizione – Pianificazione integrata e progetto nell’interfaccia porto-città, a two-day symposium at Politecnico di Milano exploring the evolution of Italian port clusters and their impact on urban development. Curated by Chiara Nifosì, Fulvia Pinto (DAStU - Politecnico di Milano), and Massimo Clemente (ITC - CNR), the event brings together experts to discuss the transformation of Italy’s port system and its alignment with European sustainability policies. Park will take part in the session "Cluster Portuale del Mar di Sicilia Orientale", where Filippo Pagliani and Michele Versaci will discuss infrastructure planning and urban-port integration alongside Riccardo Lentini (AdSP Mar di Sicilia Orientale) and Ignazio Lutri (ilarchitetti, IN/ARCH Sicilia).
March 14th, 2025, from 12 PM
Politecnico di Milano, Aula Convegni Castigliano, Edificio 5
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milan

Park Stage - Silvia Stella Osella

Parkinvites Silvia Stella Osella to present the talk "Material, Process, Impact: Regenerative Fashion as Inspiration for Design." The talk will explore how the fashion industry is evolving beyond sustainability, embracing regenerative design—an approach that integrates bio-inspired materials, circular processes, and innovative design strategies to create a positive impact. Fashion is becoming a laboratory for change, offering valuable insights that extend beyond textiles into architecture, product design, and urban planning. This conversation will examine how adopting a regenerative mindset in fashion can act as a catalyst for innovation across creative disciplines, shaping a more sustainable and responsible approach to design.
March 20th, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Park Hub, Via Garofalo 31, Milan

Park Associati lecture at Polimi

Park will meet students of the School of Architecture Urban Planning and Construction Engineering (AUID) at Politecnico di Milano as part of the Fundamentals of Architectural Technology course led by Prof. Alessio Dionigi Battistella and PhD Candidate Camilla Martino. During the lecture, Lorenzo Merloni (Associate and Project Director) and Michele Versaci (Strategy and Proposal Coordinator) from Park will present Luxottica Digital Factory, an industrial adaptive reuse project that earned the studio the prestigious Premio Architetto Italiano 2024.
March 11, 2025 | 2.15 pm
Building 11, Room III B, Politecnico di Milano

Park Stage - Sex & the City

Park Associati invites Sex & the City to present the talk "The City from a Gender Perspective"

"What would a feminist city look like?"
The talk will explore the urgency of adopting a gender perspective in urban planning, discussing how cities can become more inclusive and safer for everyone. Through key topics such as the perception of fear in public spaces, the role of women in caregiving activities, and the concept of "gender mainstreaming," the conversation will provide insights into creating cities that reflect the diverse needs of their inhabitants.

Sex & the City is a social promotion association (APS) founded in 2022 by Florencia Andreola and Azzurra Muzzonigro. The organization examines cities through a gendered lens by combining research, theoretical and practical projects, and public initiatives.

February 4th 2025, from 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Park Hub, Via Garofalo 31, Milan

Park Associati at “AI – Intelligenza Artigianale / Artigianato Artificiale” — Exploring the Intersection of AI and Craftsmanship

Matteo Arietti, Head of Innovation at Park Associati, will be a speaker at the event “AI – Intelligenza Artigianale / Artigianato Artificiale,” hosted by Poli.design at the Milano Home fair. His talk, “La Mano e l’Algoritmo,” will explore the balance between artificial intelligence and the human touch in design.

January 25th, 2025
Milano Home Fair, PAD 2_Elements Cafè_F15 / F19 / H16 / H20

Park Associati at “Progettare con l’acqua” — Rethinking Waterfront Design

Elisa Taddei, Associate and Project Director at Park Associati, will present “Catania guarda il mare” during the online seminar “Progettare con l’acqua,” organized by the Ordine degli Architetti di Roma. The event explores how water influences architecture from both functional and poetic perspectives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change.

January 17th at 4:55 pm
Online Seminar (Ordine degli Architetti di Roma)

Park Associati at "Futur35capes" — Exploring the Future of Mobility

Michele Rossi, Founding Partner of Park Associati, will join the round table discussion at “Futur35capes”

The event, organized by Systematica and Transform Transport, marks the launch of “Futur35capes – A 35 Year Review”, a publication that reflects on the past 35 years of mobility planning while offering a forward-looking vision for the future.

December 10th at 5:30 pm
Palazzo Giureconsulti, Milan

Park Associati curates the first 2025 issue of IQD Magazine

We’re proud to announce that Park Associati will curate the first 2025 issue of IQD Magazine.

We’re excited to share our vision and insights on contemporary architecture with a global audience, continuing the conversation on design, innovation, and the future of our built environment.

Founded in 2005 by Roberta Busnelli, IQD has become a leading voice in architecture and design, celebrated for its distinctive editorial approach and international acclaim.