The zuidas area of amsterdam is an important international business center lacking residential quarters. MVRDV’s ‘valley’ will transform the area into a more livable and complete urban quarter, ‘welcoming large amounts of residents and additional public facilities to the area over the next decade’. the project is defined by three peaks of varied heights which reach up to 100 meters, where a publicly accessible sky-bar offers panoramic views over amsterdam. the complex consists of 196 apartments, 7 stories of offices, a three-story parking lot, and various retail and cultural facilities.

Populous has been chosen by AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano as the architect for their new stadium. The scheme, named The Cathedral, will create the greatest stadium in Europe with a bespoke seating bowl that will bring fans closer to the action than ever before and create an unforgettable atmosphere. The centrepiece of a new mixed-use masterplan development, The Cathedral will become a global icon – providing a unique home for the clubs.

This design is not for a generic stadium that could be found in Moscow or Manchester; it is a design that draws inspiration from two of Milano’s most iconic buildings, the Duomo and the Galleria. Set in the most sustainable sports and entertainment district in Europe, the stadium will create a new icon for Milano.