Triennale, the renowned Milanese institution, opens the doors to Cuore, a newly inaugurated space designed by Luca Cipelletti in collaboration with Unifor. Functioning as the heart of Triennale, Cuore stands as a hub for research, study, and archival activities. This 400 square meters space, located on the museum’s ground floor, breathes life into the Triennale Research Centre archives, dormant since 1990.
Architect Luca Cipelletti, from Studio AR.CH.IT, envisioned a flexible and modular design for Cuore, ensuring adaptability and growth in sync with Triennale’s ongoing scientific pursuits. Open to the public, visitors, as well as the scientific community, the space invites universities, foundations, and public and private companies.
Stefano Boeri, President of Triennale Milano, expresses the significance of Cuore, stating, ‘Cuore is a place open to everyone, where it is possible to consult materials from our archives, but also to do research and develop ideas for the future thanks to the Triennale Research Center, which is being reborn right here.’
Cuore serves a triple purpose – reinstating the Triennale Research Centre, cataloging the institution’s vast archives, libraries, and collections, and reinforcing Triennale’s role as a design culture promoter. Cipelletti’s design seamlessly integrates with the architectural elements of the building, creating a visual dialogue between the iconic spiral staircase by Giovanni Muzio and the archive displays.
The exhibition design, in collaboration with Unifor, features a flexible modular system of display cases, cabinets, and shelves. This 300 square meter surface accommodates various objects and materials, allowing for diverse formats, including digital, photographic, and audio-visual archive materials. Cuore embodies a vision of becoming a platform for research, services, experimentation, and cultural production, fostering collaboration with national and international institutions.
Photo: Delfino Sisto Legnani – DSL Studio
