Stefano Boeri progetta un nuovo monastero che nascerà a Milano nel quartiere dove si fece l’Expo2015
Stefano Boeri Architetti has designed a new monastery, the Monastero Ambrosiano, to be built by 2029 in the Mind – Milano Innovation District, the tech hub developed on the site of Expo 2015 in Milan. Presented at the Abbey of Chiaravalle, the project is commissioned by the Diocese of Milan and includes a church for 300-350 worshippers, a Cloister of Religions, a Garden of Religions, and a Library of Religions, blending contemporary architecture with monastic tradition and interfaith dialogue.
The project matters because it introduces a spiritual and cultural dimension into a cutting-edge innovation district, reviving the historical role of the Ambrosian Church in Milan's urban transformations. By integrating spaces for liturgy, interreligious exchange, and dialogue between humanities and sciences, the monastery serves as a model for how religious institutions can actively participate in shaping modern, secular urban environments, fostering community and reflection amid technological progress.