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Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milan, Italy
A stunning gateway to one of Europe’s most stylish cities, Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, Italy, is an impressive public plaza that combines traditional architectural elements with modern design techniques. A key component of one of Italy’s largest regeneration projects, the Piazza has helped convert a former rail yard into a stunning commercial development, complete with a central water feature.
Designed to reflect the lights and city life encircling it, a large reflecting pool at the center of Piazza Gae Aulenti welcomes guests into the plaza while providing them with a space to rest, work or interact. To accommodate a ventilated lower parking area, large openings in the surface of the reflecting pool allow water to cascade to the lower levels, linking the piazza to the rest of the development. Although it can be drained to accommodate live events, the piazza’s reflecting pool also incorporates a show of its own, with sequenced jets and colorful LED lights combining to create an interactive performance.
