The “Divine Office” of Massimiliano Locatelli

The “Adoration of the Shepherds” by Antonio Campi over the Church’s main altar; above that hovers the conference room (Photography by Francois Halard for WSJ. Magazine)

A church in Milan- with 16th century frescoes, a high altar and crypt – converted into architectural offices! An in-depth article by Tom Vanderbilt with photos by Francois Halard in the March 2015 WSJ. Magazine.

And of course: Locatelli built a steel structural element that obscures the crucifix in the nun’s choir. The cross was “too strong,” he says. “Not because I mind, but in case someone from another religion comes in. This is not a religious place anymore.”