Stefano boeri: Vertical forest

'bosco verticale' by stefano boeri, milan, italy
image © stefano boeri

construction is under way for the 'bosco verticale', two residential towers by italian architect stefano boeri of milan-based
studio stefano boeri architetti within the metropolitan center of milan, italy. the concept of reforestation within the city context
intends to minimize the expansion of established urban fabric for additional green spaces while still increasing biodiversity
which has been lost during development. the implementation of this project serves as a model for contemporary european cities
for linking a building with nature within city limits.
reaching 110 and 76 meters in height, the four sides of each structure will place over 900 mature trees on display to nearby
residents and onlookers. the facades are lined with staggered concrete balconies which will become the planting boxes for
the various shrubs, plants and trees. ranging from 3, 6 and 9 meters tall, the species of the selected vegetation have been carefully
chosen to withstand the increasing wind forces at successive levels. to place the green spaces on flat land, the necessary amount
of land would occupy 10,000 square meters in a natural forest and 50,000 square meters in a residential setting.