A tribute to Milan and its history: Architect Flaviano Capriotti interprets the spirit of an iconic hotel, designing spaces with discreet, whispered luxury

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Milan, Park Hyatt Milano proudly unveils its newly redesigned suites, a testament to the celebrated craftsmanship of Flaviano Capriotti Architetti. A homage to the city's rich history and cultural heritage, every element of these spaces tell a tale of understated opulence. 

Set against the backdrop of a 19th-century architectural masterpiece, Park Hyatt Milano stands just moments away from the iconic Milan Cathedral. Within this luxurious 5-star hotel, Flaviano Capriotti Architetti brings to life a visionary project for the new suites.

The Concept: Hints of Literature and Design

The design blends history, design, literature, and poetry. The Brera suite is located on the first floor, while the Montenapoleone and Duomo suites are situated on the sixth floor, with terraces that open out directly onto the sky in line with other city roofs.

"This glimpse of sky blue, which in Milan has unique colours ranging from cerulean blue to amber red, reminded me of a passage in The Betrothed, Italian historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, in which Renzo, fleeing from Milan, takes refuge in a country house. Waking up in the morning, he finds himself looking at the light of the sunrise. The clear sky welcomes him," says the architect. He continues, "This is a passage that I have always loved due to Manzoni’s extraordinary ability to transform written text into a powerful, vivid image. The sense of peace in those lines, wrapped in a love for the panoramas of Lombardy, was the start of a journey that carried me to the suites."

The Three Signature Suites: Duomo, Montenapoleone, and Brera

Flaviano Capriotti Architetti outlines a deeply conceptual project, preserving the idea of simple and refined middle-class modernity, where the high quality of the materials, functionality, and a clear perception of the spaces, plays a key role. While with different sizes, the Duomo, Montenapoleone and Brera signature suites bear the same structural, material and stylistic mark.

The spacious rooms are enwrapped by warm, welcoming materials such as dark brushed solid oak, alternating with fine Verde Alpi marble in a game of balances that enhances the textiles and furnishings. Among these — in addition to the majority made to the architect’s design — designer items by Franco Albini, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Angelo Mangiarotti, Gio Ponti, Ignazio Gardella, and Enzo Mari stand out.

In a nod to the celebrated ancient art of silk production between Milan and Lake Como, the architect chose to cover the walls of the suites with pearl-grey silk wallpaper, interspersing it with Italian blond walnut wainscotting, a traditional material used here in its natural, soft, opaque shade, which highlights the true essence of the wood. In every suite, neutral shades make room for occasional touches of yellow and orange, with the recurring use of petroleum green in some of the furnishings, a simple yet sophisticated colour commonly used for interiors in Milan.