Salewa headquarters by Cino Zucchi and Park Associati; photo by Cino Zucchi

Two Milanese architectural practices: Cino Zucchi and Park Associati have collaborated on this recently-completed, multifaceted headquarters for the mountain sports brand Salewa. Located in Bolzano, the capital of the north Italian province of South Tyrol, the imposing €40-million, 30,59-square-meters development resembles rock crystal due to a distinctive ‘electro-coloured micro-perforated aluminium skin which protects the most exposed parts of the building with a large vertical glass covering.’ (more…)

The Cube by Park Associati

There are few restaurants whose unexpected location and spectacular views could rival with those of the recently completed temporary pavilion-cum-restaurant ‘Cube’. Commissioned by Electrolux and designed by the Milanese practice Park Associati, ‘The Cube’ can accommodate up to 18 diners within its 140-square-meter open-plan adaptable interior which encompasses ‘a visible kitchen and a single large table that can be made to disappear by raising it up to the ceiling to form a lounge area for use after eating.’ (more…)