StudiMi. Space of democracy

Where do the line between exterior and interior blurs? Where is that “blurred” bridge is located? In my thesis I will study the Urbanism, how the urbanism is connected to exterior and interior. During the research I will determine that point of connection between exterior and interior which is supposed to be literally a “bridge”, that is Arcade that is Galleria, Passage. It is called in different ways but the idea is the same, the point that links interior and exterior, the spot that can refer to the Urban design as well as to Interior design. As it refers to Urban design so it is a Public space that gives an access to everyone, it is a “Space of Democracy”. But what is the root of Arcade? How long does it exist in a way that we know them in Milan? What are their primary and secondary functions? I will study these questions by researching the arcades generally and specifically the arcades of Milan and will find the answers. Since the nineteenth century the Arcades have always provided the commercial services, but the city pattern change due to the demands of the society, and the new function should be merged accordingly. Moreover I will investigate, which new functions can be applicable to the arcades in terms of modern lifestyle of Milan. For determining the lifestyle I will study the city itself, the population pattern of it and afterwards will be able to find a “gap” between the supply and demand of the city and its citizens. In the last years Milan is becoming considered as a Smart city: providing the environmentally friendly solutions, digitalizing the services. In order to follow this line of direction of the city development I will try to propose the solution that will: 1. Respond to the demands of the citizens and its guests 2. Be a Smart solution for the city life quality 3. Facilitate the study/work activities of the population Due to the appearance of the “Creative class” in Milan in the last decade, the concept of Remote working, co-working are becoming more popular. I will study what type of challenge the current appearance brings to the city lifestyle and will consider it as a main Problem of the city that is: Lack of Free Public Spaces for Study and Work Activities in the terms of modern lifestyle of the Milanese and its guests. So I will present the project “StudiMi” that considers the challenges and problems stated above. The project will be the actual solution for the main stated problem.

Creare Spazi Pubblici per Studio/Lavoro in Gallerie di Milano