A symbolic and sustainable demolition

The demolition of the RCS Media Group S.p.A. building in Via Rizzoli, Milan, is a significant example and fits into a broader context of redevelopment of the entire area: one year of work and a total area divided into 6 lots for a total volume of 161,500 cubic meters.

The decommissioned industrial complex will be replaced by a neighbourhood known as “bio-friendly”, inspired by sustainability and welfare criteria. Strip-out works and the removal of waste and plastic materials, Wood and metal were carried out according to the specifications provided by the U.S. Green Building Council, which regulates the construction of the property and its subsequent life cycle with a view to obtaining the Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at the design stage.

New liveable and safe space for the city of Bergamo

In December 2023, an agreement was signed between the Municipalities of Bergamo, Orio al Serio and Azzano San Paolo, in collaboration with Vitali S.p.A. and A2A S.p.A., to launch a shared urban regeneration project for the area known as the ‘Ex Centro Servizi’. This area, located in the territory of the Municipality of Bergamo and adjacent to the municipal borders with Orio al Serio and Azzano San Paolo, covers a total land area of approximately 47,316 square metres.

The existing building, which had been abandoned for years and was in an advanced state of decay, represented a critical issue for the urban context and the area’s safety. The redevelopment of the site was therefore necessary for reasons of hygiene, urban decency and public interest. Preliminary strip-out activities started at the end of 2023, while the actual demolition started in January 2024. These interventions constitute the first phase of a large urban transformation project, aimed at the construction of a new logistics building. The new development has been focused on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, with the aim of obtaining BREEAM certification. The project aims to restore value to the area, integrating it harmoniously into the urban fabric and contributing to the overall redevelopment of the area.

A historic building becomes a new residential neighbourhood

In the heart of Bergamo, Vitali S.p.A. has played a leading role in the “Orti Nuovi” project, an urban regeneration project that will transform the former Canossian Sisters' complex in Via San Tomaso into a new residential and cultural space, under the banner of sustainability and respect for history.

Demolition work, which began in 2023, has involved the most degraded parts of the complex, with work carried out in a controlled manner and with low environmental impact. The project envisages the construction of 62 high-quality flats, with private gardens, coworking spaces, offices and common areas, in a balance between contemporary architecture and historical memory. A new cycle and pedestrian path will connect Via San Giovanni with the GAMeC courtyard, crossing the canal on a footbridge and integrating with the Suardi park. In addition, the historic Orti di San Tomaso area will be handed over to the municipality, doubling the public green space in the area and offering new spaces for the community. ‘Orti Nuovi’ is a concrete example of sustainable regeneration: a place that combines living, culture and nature, restoring value and identity to a historic area of the city.