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Milan is spotted with numerous gardens and parks, some nestled right in the heart of the city. For instance, there&#8217;s the Sempione Park, the Indro Montanelli Gardens near Porta Venezia, and the Alessandrina Ravizza Park, which is close to the renowned Bocconi University. However, right in the middle of the bustling city, there are a few truly exceptional green spaces that provide a place to pause, reconnect with oneself, and breathe in serenity and harmony. One of these spaces is the Zen Garden in Piazzale Gabrio Piola. This oasis is dedicated to the unforgettable Teresa Pomodoro, who passed away in 2008, and was inaugurated in 2021. The garden is part of an area redevelopment project supported by the No&#8217;hma Theatre, an institution founded by Teresa Pomodoro herself in 1994. Today, it is overseen by her twin sister, Livia Pomodoro, and stands as an independent, multicultural space that embraces new forms of communication.
In the Zen Garden located in Città Studi, where Milan&#8217;s main universities are located, the natural creativity intertwines with artistic brilliance. Here, some 21 cherry trees burst forth in delicate spring blossoms, encircling a pedestrian area, which is paved in a drop-shaped pattern, an homage to water as a symbol of life and renewal. Another reference to this primordial element is one of the garden&#8217;s two sculptures: Mu-765 Goccia (drop), created at the same time as Colloquio (dialogue), both by the Japanese artist Kenjiro Azuma, who passed away in 2016 and who shared a profound friendship with Teresa Pomodoro. The sculptural composition, which stands in the middle of the garden, comprises five marble steps of varying heights, where Colloquio&#8216;s two toads engage in lively conversation, upon the drop-shaped rock of Mu-765 Goccia. The composition is set as a theatrical stage and occupies the site of a former water building.
Given the delicacy of this microcosm, where art and nature converge, the lighting project was entrusted to Disano, a company that has long stood out on the global scene due to the exceptional quality of its lighting solutions, particularly in the street and public lighting sectors.
After careful evaluation, the choice fell on the Aura luminaire with LED light source. The emission of the flux is well directed, without dispersions and in compliance with the most advanced anti-pollution standards to guarantee maximum respect for nocturnal flora and fauna. This testifies Disano&#8216;s commitment towards the modern green economy.
In addition, Aura features the latest generation of LED sources capable of delivering highly efficient light with exceptional visibility, while significantly reducing energy consumption and minimising maintenance.
The aesthetics of the Aura streetlamp offer the benefits of similar light sources, which eliminate all constraints during the design phase, allowing for boundless creativity. Aura defies the conventional definition of a classic streetlamp, presenting itself with subtle, almost ethereal forms. Its discreet sinuosity ensures optimal integration within the surrounding setting.
Now, in the oasis of serenity and harmony enclosed by the Zen Garden in Piazza Piola, Disano&#8216;s light installation has brought out the best of art and nature efficiently and safely.

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Teresa Pomodoro Zen Garden