“The foundation stone has been laid for [the Milan opera house’s] new building, which will be constructed to the rear of the existing structure.” The project, designed by architect Mario Botta, “will expand the area for assembling sets, there will be new rehearsal rooms including a vast new space for the orchestra and a new ballet studio, and there will be office space for the departments that currently operate from outside the main building.” (second item) – Gramilano (Milan)
