Milan’s ‘green’ office future sharpened into a glass shard—sleek enough to look effortless, engineered enough to be annoying about it.
Skyscraper in Milan, Italy.
Visitor Guide
Treat it as part of Porta Nuova’s urban-room choreography: approach from the street, then loop behind to see how the tower meets public space.
Via Melchiorre Gioia 22 sidewalk, shooting upward along the sharp edge; early morning for cleaner sky reflections and fewer deep shadows.
Office tower—no standard public interior access, but the surrounding public realm is walkable. Visit as an exterior/urbanism stop.
The sustainability credentials (LEED Gold / nearly-zero energy ambitions / Cradle-to-Cradle material logic) are the project’s real brag—not the height.
20–40 min
Design & Structure
Performance-driven commercial tower design: a disciplined envelope and systems strategy tuned for energy reduction and certification targets, delivered through repeatable façade units and tight construction coordination.
High-performance glass façade systems paired with integrated renewable/efficiency measures—materials selected to reduce operational load while keeping the tower visually razor-thin.
A conventional high-rise structure pushed toward high performance: stiffness, services integration, and façade tolerances managed to support aggressive sustainability goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Gioia 22 Tower?+
Gioia 22 Tower was designed by César Pelli and completed in 2018. It is located in Milan, Italy.
Where is Gioia 22 Tower located?+
Gioia 22 Tower is located in Milan, Italy. Its coordinates are 45.4853°, 9.1969°.
When was Gioia 22 Tower built?+
Gioia 22 Tower was completed in 2018. It was designed by César Pelli.
Can I visit Gioia 22 Tower?+
Gioia 22 Tower is a real building in Milan that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.