There are life-changing encounters, like the one between engineer Maurizio Milan and architect Renzo Piano. Their destinies crossed in Venice in 1983, and since then the two professionals have collaborated on extraordinary projects around the world: from the San Nicola stadium in Bari to the Basilica of San Pio, from the Science Museum in Trento to the hospital in Entebbe, Uganda, and the Milan Polytechnic campus in Bovisa. Working shoulder to shoulder, often in complex contexts full of critical issues, has strengthened over time an extraordinary understanding. A lasting partnership that combines pragmatic engineering approach with artistic creativity, constantly fueled by a very strong human affinity. Milan's motto has always been "simple solutions to complex problems," and in this journey on the wings of memory, one can find all the dedication to experimentation of two internationally known Italian excellences, committed to the creation of high-impact solutions that have resulted in groundbreaking works. Structural Affinities offers a compelling glimpse into the world of architecture and engineering, an invitation to explore the beating souls of two creative geniuses who have left an indelible imprint on the world's urban and landscape heritage.

We are pleased to announce that Mario Cucinella Architects and Fondazione Luigi Rovati have been awarded the ADI 2024 Compasso d'Oro Prize-one of the longest-running and internationally renowned design awards-for the "Museo d'Arte Fondazione Luigi Rovati" project, designed in collaboration with BUROMILAN. The award was given for creating a museographic and museological space through design inspired by the relationship with the tradition of sculpture, creating an emotionally engaging environment and emphasizing the relationship between user and cultural heritage. Each element of the museum exhibit has been thought out and designed in detail so that it becomes an integral part of the visit, bringing together history, archaeology, design, architecture, and digital technology to generate an immersive experience in the objects on display. We would like to express our gratitude to all the staff and consultants who contributed to the creation of this new cultural landmark.

BUROMILAN FACADE is a façade design and engineering consultancy company, branch of BUROMILAN, aiming to help realize the Architect's design vision for façades across diverse project types, complexities and scales. Our team has extensive experience in façade consultancy and has worked on numerous projects across the globe, with many renowned Architects and interdisciplinary partners.
Our approach focuses on iterative collaboration with the design team and other consultants to develop and refine the façade system details. We aim to validate the design through extensive detail development, preliminary engineering and element sizing. This results in a fully coordinated, clearly defined design, eliminating any uncertainty at tender. We additionally assist the design team throughout the length of the project with review and input on cost estimates, to help ensure the designed systems are within budget expectations. During fabrication and construction, we also follow the development through factory visits, site visits, and mock-up review.

The provisional ranking of the international design competition "La Nuova Passeggiata Archeologica," for the realization of interventions in the Imperial Forum Area, announced last October by Roma Capitale - Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali, was presented. As part of the public proclamation session, the Labics studio, in a grouping with BUROMILAN, Openfabric, Horizontal, ia2 and GO-Mobility, was announced as the first place winner. The New Archaeological Promenade will connect the entire archaeological area with the modern city and the daily life of the surrounding neighborhoods. A unique promenade that will connect Via dei Fori Imperiali with the other routes around the Palatine Hill, intercepting the cycle-pedestrian route of Via di S. Gregorio, Via dei Cerchi, Via di S. Teodoro and the ascents and descents of the Capitoline Hill, and will feature an increase in the area's amenities, including pedestrian spaces, green areas, balconies, elevated paths and cycle-pedestrian routes.

The award ceremony of the international competition for the construction of the New Cremona Hospital was held, with the best project being the one signed by Mario Cucinella Architects, with the collaboration of BUROMILAN for the structural part.
The project proposes a new model of healthcare architecture from which emerges a holistic vision of the person's health and well-being, in close connection with territorial systems and the health care network. The facility will integrate with the socio-cultural context, becoming a health center that houses not only diagnostic and treatment services, but also spaces for social interaction, for recreation, to enhance the value of personal well-being and care.
An integral part of the project is the Health Park, a new piece in the landscape and a landmark for the community, enlivened by spaces for sociality and places dedicated to physical and mental well-being and, at the same time, an area of naturalness and urban biodiversity.