In Via Pestalozzi, one of the most authentic and dynamic areas of Milan, nestled between the Naviglio Grande and the historic church of San Cristoforo, stands this refined loft in neo-brutalist style. We are in the heart of Milan’s creative district, where design, art, photography, fashion, and top-tier gastronomy come together—just steps away from the historic rowing clubs Canottieri Milano (1890) and Olona (1894).

The building, designed by architect Giuseppe Tortato and completed in 2009 as a commercial headquarters, was converted into a high-end residential property in 2015. The apartment for sale is located on the first floor, spans two levels, and includes a private garage with direct elevator access, that can be acquired for 50.000k. The loft features a striking full-height window overlooking the shared garden, high ceilings, independent heating and cooling via fan coil units, fiber optic internet, reinforced entrance door, sound-insulated industrial brick walls, and operable double tempered glass windows. A full-height curtain allows for complete blackout and maximum privacy.

The interior design—drawing inspiration from Pierre Chareau’s “Maison de Verre”—was curated by a renowned architect and brought to life by skilled artisans. Highlights include a custom-designed iron staircase, three industrial pre-stamped aluminum sliding doors, dimmable lighting, and custom-made fan coil covers. The suspended solid oak bookshelf, crafted as a functional sculpture, is a unique piece by artist-cabinetmaker Giuseppe Amato. The flooring throughout is natural sand-colored rubber.

On the first level, the entrance opens onto a hallway that leads to a separate, fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious double-height open-plan living area. This central space is furnished with iconic design pieces: a Saarinen table, the “Strip” sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, a Le Corbusier LC2 armchair, the “Toio” lamp by Castiglioni, a Starck prototype, a René Herbst chair, and the Amato bookshelf. The sophisticated atmosphere is enhanced by a sculpted plaster bust of Beethoven and a vintage valve stereo system with 1994 Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage speakers and a vinyl record player. Also on this floor are a master bedroom with Metro Super Erecta wardrobe system and a bathroom featuring a window, shower, and glass block wall.

The second level, accessed via the custom iron staircase inspired by transatlantic ocean liners, opens into the master suite. It includes a double bed, reading corner with an Edwardian armchair, and a large en-suite bathroom divided into two distinct zones: a built-in tub-shower area and a separate space for sanitary fittings, complete with a window and glass block partitions.

This apartment is an ideal solution as a private residence or as a high-yield short-term investment (estimated income: €5,000–6,000/month), located in a rapidly developing area, directly opposite the new Urban House project by Cino Zucchi.