Palazzo Citterio

The project led by MCA aims to return a culturally and socially significant piece of the city to the community, symbolizing a renewed connection between the diverse facets of Brera. This vision drove the creation of inclusive spaces, designed to welcome, build community, and express a new kind of social engagement.

The entrances to Palazzo Citterio at 12 and 14 Via Brera are designed not just as access points but as living spaces that encourage interaction. The installations spark curiosity about the artistic heritage housed within, such as the Jesi and Vitali collections.

In the future, the courtyard, connected to the Orto Botanico di Brera, will feature a bistro with a view of the garden, enhancing the cultural experience.

The project led by MCA aims to return a culturally and socially significant piece of the city to the community, symbolizing a renewed connection between the diverse facets of Brera. This vision drove the creation of inclusive spaces, designed to welcome, build community, and express a new kind of social engagement.

The entrances to Palazzo Citterio at 12 and 14 Via Brera are designed not just as access points but as living spaces that encourage interaction. The installations spark curiosity about the artistic heritage housed within, such as the Jesi and Vitali collections.

In the future, the courtyard, connected to the Orto Botanico di Brera, will feature a bistro with a view of the garden, enhancing the cultural experience.

Located in the courtyard of Palazzo Citterio and accessible from 12 Via Brera, the circular Tempietto acts as a bridge between the exterior and the various spaces of the Grande Brera.

This contemporary component offers access to the adjacent garden near the Orto Botanico, providing visitors with a covered space for resting and contemplation. The installation dialogues with the Pinacoteca, drawing inspiration from Raphael’s “The Marriage of the Virgin” while also representing a leap toward modernity, emblematic of Palazzo Citterio’s collections.

Constructed in wood with clean, rhythmic lines alternating between horizontal and vertical elements, the Tempietto’s design enhances its aesthetic while ensuring easy assembly and disassembly on-site. Inside, a suspended canopy creates light effects, evoking a sacred atmosphere.

The Tempietto was donated by Salone del Mobile.Milano to the Pinacoteca di Brera.

Located in the courtyard of Palazzo Citterio and accessible from 12 Via Brera, the circular Tempietto acts as a bridge between the exterior and the various spaces of the Grande Brera.

This contemporary component offers access to the adjacent garden near the Orto Botanico, providing visitors with a covered space for resting and contemplation. The installation dialogues with the Pinacoteca, drawing inspiration from Raphael’s “The Marriage of the Virgin” while also representing a leap toward modernity, emblematic of Palazzo Citterio’s collections.

Constructed in wood with clean, rhythmic lines alternating between horizontal and vertical elements, the Tempietto’s design enhances its aesthetic while ensuring easy assembly and disassembly on-site. Inside, a suspended canopy creates light effects, evoking a sacred atmosphere.

The Tempietto was donated by Salone del Mobile.Milano to the Pinacoteca di Brera.

The entrance hall of Palazzo Citterio, accessible from 14 Via Brera, is another space open to the community. Within this completely renewed environment, an organic, contemporary sculptural table serves as a multifunctional hub for ticketing, information, and a bookshop.

With its curved lines and integrated seating, the table embraces visitors arriving from outside, offering a meeting and resting point. This multifunctional design follows universal design principles, incorporating specific considerations to enhance accessibility.

The structure features a monolithic steel base with contrasting wooden shelves that function as support surfaces and seating. The mirrored base visually expands the boundaries of the space, making it more welcoming.

Situated in a captivating environment, the table is also intended to guide visitors in discovering the Grande Brera and its collections. Positioned in front of a large LED screen showcasing works by digital artists, the structure takes on the form of an amphitheatre, inviting visitors to pause and admire select pieces of art.

The entrance hall of Palazzo Citterio, accessible from 14 Via Brera, is another space open to the community. Within this completely renewed environment, an organic, contemporary sculptural table serves as a multifunctional hub for ticketing, information, and a bookshop.

With its curved lines and integrated seating, the table embraces visitors arriving from outside, offering a meeting and resting point. This multifunctional design follows universal design principles, incorporating specific considerations to enhance accessibility.

The structure features a monolithic steel base with contrasting wooden shelves that function as support surfaces and seating. The mirrored base visually expands the boundaries of the space, making it more welcoming.

Situated in a captivating environment, the table is also intended to guide visitors in discovering the Grande Brera and its collections. Positioned in front of a large LED screen showcasing works by digital artists, the structure takes on the form of an amphitheatre, inviting visitors to pause and admire select pieces of art.

Dedicated to the permanent collections, the first floor or Piano Nobile displays the works from the Jesi and Vitali families, who once lived in the two wings of the Palazzo.

The design evokes a domestic atmosphere, with rooms along Via Brera housing the Jesi collection, while those overlooking the inner garden showcase the Vitali collection. The spaces are carefully harmonized with colours and lighting that enhance the artwork.

Dedicated to the permanent collections, the first floor or Piano Nobile displays the works from the Jesi and Vitali families, who once lived in the two wings of the Palazzo.

The design evokes a domestic atmosphere, with rooms along Via Brera housing the Jesi collection, while those overlooking the inner garden showcase the Vitali collection. The spaces are carefully harmonized with colours and lighting that enhance the artwork.

Special display cases, designed by the studio, highlight specific pieces from the collections and integrate seamlessly with the frescoed rooms’ architecture.

The dialogue between modernity and history continues in the Sala degli Specchi (Hall of Mirrors), where a display table holds archaeological artifacts arranged in cases of varying heights, evoking an urban skyline. The table itself combines two elements, harmoniously united yet capable of existing independently.

Special display cases, designed by the studio, highlight specific pieces from the collections and integrate seamlessly with the frescoed rooms’ architecture.

The dialogue between modernity and history continues in the Sala degli Specchi (Hall of Mirrors), where a display table holds archaeological artifacts arranged in cases of varying heights, evoking an urban skyline. The table itself combines two elements, harmoniously united yet capable of existing independently.

In keeping with the ambiance of historic palazzo salons, the studio also designed a reading space on the first floor, allowing visitors to rest and explore books on display. Additionally, an adjacent room features a library showcasing ancient manuscripts and books within restored wooden cabinetry.

In keeping with the ambiance of historic palazzo salons, the studio also designed a reading space on the first floor, allowing visitors to rest and explore books on display. Additionally, an adjacent room features a library showcasing ancient manuscripts and books within restored wooden cabinetry.