Armani/Silos Supports Architecture Students With Exhibit

MILAN — Giorgio Armani is strengthening his bond with the world of architecture by hosting a new exhibition in its Silos space. Simultaneously with “The Challenge — Tadao Ando” exhibit inaugurated in March, which was the venue’s first dedicated to architecture, Armani/Silos will showcase “About Future: Architecture, Cities, Environment. Models and Visions,” a display of projects conceived by architecture students of the Politecnico di Milano University. Opening on May 17 and running through July 28, the showcase will include around 50 of the most significant scale models presented by students in their degree show as well as developed by young architecture graduates. The initiative consolidates the Silos mission of encouraging young talents and inspiring new generations and adds to the workshops that have been supporting creative minds from the world of cinema and photography. “I conceived Armani/Silos as somewhere to promote creativity and to act as a stimulus for new ideas, encouraging young people to express themselves,” said Armani, adding that the “richly meaningful exhibition [is] a spur for reflection on important issues such as sustainability and innovation.” “I was struck by how these young people succeeded in looking to the future, while not forgetting their roots. Silos is currently hosting an exhibition of the

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