Palazzo Aurea, a historic residential building in Piazzale Medaglie d’Oro in Milan, has solved its air-conditioning problem without any work being carried out on the façade.

The technology used in the Parkair MCW 2.0 range, which utilises water-cooled condensation, guarantees complete comfort in every room without any visible outdoor units, fully preserving the building’s architectural value. In line with the same philosophy applied when selecting heat pumps, our VDI-E model ducted ventilation units have been chosen for air distribution within the rooms; these can be installed either horizontally or vertically.

In this historic building in the heart of Milan, climate comfort was non-negotiable. But neither was aesthetics. Palazzo Aurea is a refurbished residential building where every architectural detail has been the subject of careful design, and where the installation of traditional air-conditioning units would have compromised the façades, balconies and communal areas.

Why can’t a historic building use traditional air-conditioning units?

Traditional air-conditioning systems require a visible outdoor unit, often installed on balconies or façades. In a listed or prestigious building, this type of intervention alters the architectural appearance and may be incompatible with the property’s aesthetic preservation requirements.