Award

Intesa Sanpaolo
The Waterstone for Expo Milano 2015

What

The Waterstone is the space where the bank represents its cultural and social actions,
as well as its commitment to growth
and the enhancement of the territory.

When

From May 1 to October 31, 2015

Awards
Award

BEA 2015
2nd Prize Best Expo Event | 2015
Best Execution | 2015

The Waterstone
Sustainability, innovation, and interactive experiences

The Waterstone is Intesa Sanpaolo's pavilion for Expo Milano 2015, designed to promote themes of sustainable and responsible development. Its iconic shape, inspired by three large stones with four cascading waterfalls, symbolizes a space for knowledge, entertainment, and interaction, deepening the Expo theme, "Feeding the Planet." The interior, recalling the structure of a barn, is constructed in wood and spans two levels. The pavilion’s exterior is clad with 6,600 white shingles, creating a luminous effect through light-filtering gaps and an LED system for stunning night-time illumination. More than a physical space, The Waterstone is designed as an open and participatory environment where the content comes to life through the contributions of visitors, offering them the opportunity to take on a central role.

Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sanpaolo
A Space
Designed
for All
Innovation below, exclusivity above

The space is distributed across two levels
Ground Floor: Open to visitors, it includes the innovative branch, the multimedia installation, and the painting Officine di Porta Romana by Umberto Boccioni (1909-1910), depicting the Bastioni di Porta Romana area. The space is also equipped for hosting performances, conferences, and events.
Upper Floor: A reserved area with lounge spaces and meeting rooms for businesses, institutional gatherings, and the bank’s guests.

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