SUPERSPATIAL
IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY OFFICE, BASED IN MILAN, THAT USES ARCHITECTURE AS A TOOL TO TRANSFORM CONTEXTS AND TO CHALLENGE THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF THINKING.      
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SCHINDLER ITALIA
MILANO, ITALY
2024
MPARTNER
Schindler embodies both connection and lightness, allowing buildings to defy gravity and people to inhabit spaces in three dimensions. This project reflects that philosophy by suspending heavy, functional, and technologically advanced elements above a public square, freeing up space below. Simple, linear horizontal volumes are connected by elevators and escalators, which become the focal points of the design. Office floors are reimagined as a harmonious composition, where the vertical connections act like a musical score.  
The architectural volumes are arranged around open spaces that combine a high-quality green area with a covered public square, a modern reinterpretation of the “collective meeting place.” Transparent and permeable, the volumes establish a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors. At the center, a covered plaza provides access to the lobby and a rooftop terrace, which connects to the dining terrace through a system of escalators, encouraging fluid movement. The transparent facades allow continuous views of the lush landscape, a park rich with native species and featuring an outdoor kiosk for relaxation or city use.  
The project clusters three distinct buildings—auditorium/event space, offices, and support areas—unified under a large canopy. This flexible layout enables them to function together or independently, while maintaining an open and urban character. The surrounding spaces are re-naturalized with new trees that create a green buffer, screening views of nearby industrial structures. Portions of the garden can open to the public, transforming into a park with controlled access, ensuring flexibility throughout the day. This thoughtful integration of architecture, landscape, and public space creates a dynamic and welcoming urban environment.  
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