Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo

The pavilion, designed by Michele De Lucchi, with wood interiors, is characterized by a covering made ​​according to an ancient technique of building with shingles.

Intesa Sanpaolo pavilion is a multi-sensory, immersive and interactive exhibition space, a structure that overlooks the Decuman of nearly 1,000 square meters, designed by Michele De Lucchi.

It is built with green and recyclable materials, which are inspired by natural elements and evoke the themes of ecology and sustainable development. It is characterized by a covering made ​​according to an ancient technique of building with “shingles”, which uses traditional grooved wood pieces.

Top: Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015, covering’s detail. Photo Alberto Bianchi. Above: Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive

Inside Intesa Sanpaolo’s exhibition space there will be a piece from the group’s collection Officine a Porta Romana by Umberto Boccioni. The exhibition will enhance the work and the artistic path, creating an event of great visual impact thanks to interactive projections that celebrate the painting. In addition there is an art installation by Studio Azzurro, which expresses in a poetic way the values ​​of the Bank.

Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive
Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive
Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive
Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015 construction area. Photo Alberto Bianchi
Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015, sketch. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive
Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015, sketch. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive
Michele De Lucchi, Padiglione Intesa Sanpaolo, Expo Milano 2015, plan. Courtesy Michele De Lucchi’s archive


Intesa Sanpaolo Pavilion Expo Milano 2015
Architect: Michele De Lucchi
Project team: Alberto Bianchi (architect in charge), Simona Agabio (design team), Matteo Di Ciommo, Francesco Faccin (model), Fabio Calciati (renders)
Client: Intesa Sanpaolo
Engineering: Jacobs Italia S.p.A
Contractor:
Esiet S.p.A.
Covering contractor: L.A. Cost Srl
Area: 1104 mq
Year: 2012–2014 design
Completion: 2015