Innovation and memory — these are the key words that will guide the birth of the new Milanese stadium next to the Meazza. Lord Norman Foster, one of the two architects commissioned by Inter and AC Milan, outlined the idea, saying: "We are at the beginning of a journey that must respect the legacy of this historic stadium while also creating something new". The renowned British architect delivered a speech on the outskirts of the fourth edition of "Next Design Perspectives," which was held at the Triennale di Milano, an event that explores global trends in design and creativity. Foster and Partners is well-known for renovating classic twentieth-century buildings such as Berlin's Reichstag, which was renovated with its famous glass dome, the Millennium Bridge in London, Hong Kong Airport, and the iconic Apple Park in Cupertino. Foster has built significant sports projects such as the new Wembley Stadium and Qatar's Lusail Stadium. These projects are all characterized by the use of cutting-edge technologies, the improvement of natural lighting, and a focus on energy efficiency—elements that are likely to be present in the new Milanese facility. "The process has begun, and we are all very optimistic, enthusiastic, and committed", said the renowned architect, adding: “A stadium is like a city: a microcosm that evolves and changes. It’s dynamic because needs change, volume changes; there’s something called growth — there are more of us on the planet and more fans. So the needs are different, our quality of life, the level of hospitality, all these factors are dynamic. For this reason, the stadium as we understand it today is different from what it was in 1920". The meeting at the Triennale was also an occasion to cautiously discuss the next steps towards the construction of the new stadium, which is scheduled for completion by 2031, in time to host the 2032 European Championships.
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