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CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, along with Italo Rota and Maestro Technologies, transforms Palazzo Mondadori in Milan, maintaining Oscar Niemeyer`s iconic design while introducing innovative workplace strategies.

The renovation for leading Italian publisher Mondadori, in collaboration with Generali Real Estate, covers over 20,000 square meters, with plans for a wider renovation of Niemeyer`s European landmark. The project reimagines modern furniture by refurbishing over 1300 units of original modular furnishings, integrating wood and creating reconfigurable modules that incorporate natural elements.

The redesign includes desks that promote informal encounters, transparent meeting rooms for continuity, and a layout that maximizes natural light, enhancing the connection with the surrounding park. The intervention aims to rejuvenate the cutting-edge office spaces of the 1970s with modern innovation, fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment.

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This week, we talked with Camilla Nicolini, Strategy & Innovation Associate at CRA.

The Strategy & Innovation team collaborates with private and public stakeholders to develop innovative architectural and engineering solutions with a positive environmental and social impact.

Camilla is a licensed architect who began her studies at Università di Roma Tre in Rome and continued at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, where she earned a master`s degree in Architecture for Sustainability. For her master’s thesis, she explored strategies for revitalizing the Val Formazza area, a project that earned her the Uncem Prize.

In her role at CRA, she says: “Contributing to the projects `Wood You Believe?` and `The Wood Without the Tree,` has profoundly shaped my understanding and passion for sustainable design, while allowing me to engage deeply with the firm`s values of sustainability and innovation."

The two projects were showcased during Milan Design Week in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Camilla continues: "`The Wood You Believe?` installation highlighted the beauty and potential of circularity, showcasing how high-quality timber panels can be produced entirely from recycled wood. `The Wood Without the Tree` took this further by using digital fabrication techniques, demonstrating the potential of technology to revolutionize the construction industry by optimizing material use and the fabrication process. It`s really meaningful to work on projects that align with my values, and it`s special to see them materialize."

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