Via Giovanni Enrico Pestalozzi, Milan, Italy

Prestigious neo-brutalist loft, in the Watt District

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.