The Archdiocese of Milan unveiled plans on May 11 for a new “Ambrosian Monastery” in the former Expo 2015 district, a project described by its designers as a space for interfaith dialogue, cultural events and “reflection” that will combine a Catholic church with multireligious facilities.
The complex, designed by the architect Stefano Boeri, will feature a triangular church and cloister, a Library of Religions, a Cloister of Religions and a Garden of Religions in which each monotheistic faith is to be represented by a different plant. The project was presented on May 11 and is intended to host a resident community alongside spaces for dialogue between different religions and forms of knowledge.
