Residential buildings: Torre Velasca, Milan (Italy)

Among the most appreciated names in the design industry for the research on finishes, the refinement of lines and the technical quality of details, Porro was asked to provide the systems and furniture for 14 exclusive apartments situated at 19°, 20° and 21° floor of the Torre Velasca in Milan. Recently retrained by the Unipol Group, this icon of modern architecture with a unique view on Milan’s skyline, acquires even more charm thanks to the unique mix of minimalism and experimentation of Porro’s furniture and philosophy. In accordance with the elegant finishes of previous walls and floors, subjected to the Superintendent’s constraint, Porro’s articulated proposal, assisted by the technical expertise and the creativity of Lissoni Architettura Milano, fits impeccably personalizing every space. Protagonist in the living area are the system of bookcases and equipped walls System and Modern, articulated and flexible system of modular containers, available in several versions. Versatile and elegant, the System wall bookcase, with a white moon lacquered sliding door that hides the tv compartment, is here presented in black stained hemlock. The environment is further enhanced by 2 Modern compositions: a container elegantly leaning on Lama foot, with two drawers and a compartment with flap door in white moon, and a cupboard with “Small” doors, an opening solution in the thickness, for an elegant, impactful visual effect. In the dining room, the scene is dominated by a large square Ferro table, iconic product and symbol of the purified design of the company. The Tiller sideboard in eucalyptus is perfect for storing in order plates and glasses. The Fractal console drawn by Piero Lissoni the hall. A series of complements elegantly personalize the spaces. Leaning on the floor and fitted on a pivoting base, the Sidewall totem-bookcases by Piero Lissoni decorate the wall combining functionality and bright colors.