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AMDL Circle Plans Public Access for Milan's Palazzo Litta

AMDL CIRCLE has designed a masterplan to open Milan's historic Palazzo Litta to the public while maintaining its institutional role. Commissioned by the Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Lombardia, the plan revitalizes the Baroque building.

The plan reorganizes the 17th-century complex, housing Ministry of Culture offices, for public exhibition and cultural use. It includes restoring unused areas and reopening the Monumental Garden.

The Baroque palace, designed by Francesco Maria Richini, will see separated circulation for visitors and office staff, improving accessibility.

The Cortile d’Onore will become a public entrance with amenities. New elevators will connect it to upper floors and the garden.

Operational functions like a library and conservation labs will be in rear buildings. Archives will be in the basement and attic.

Exhibition spaces on the piano nobile will follow a circular route, with added backstage areas.

The 19th-century Monumental Garden will be restored and integrated into visitor routes for outdoor events.

The masterplan balances historic preservation with contemporary needs, adding a public dimension to the palace.

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