The project, known as CityLife, after the consortium of Italian companies that form the client body, involves the redevelopment of the extensive fair and exhibition hall site in the centre of Milan.

The Design Team includes signature firms from around the world and is split into four distinct groups, each responsible for key elements within the development:

• Studio Libeskind, based in New York City, lead the team on ‘Il Curvo’ tower with its associated residential and public amenity buildings.

• Zaha Hadid Architects, based in London, lead the team on ‘Lo Storto’ tower with its associated residential and public amenity buildings.

• Arata Isozaki & Associates, based in Tokyo, lead the team on ‘Il Dritto’ tower with its associated residential and public amenity buildings.

• Pier Paolo Maggiora, based in Italy, lead the team on further associated residential accommodation incorporating two 15+ storey towers.

In total the project comprises some 150,000m2 of residential accommodation; 100,000m2 of office space; public amenity buildings up to approximately 97,000m2 and around 22,000m2 of service areas. A total area approaching four million square feet.