The PRINTMED-3D project was born with the intention of responding to the growing demand for personalized medical services in the clinical, diagnostic and pre-clinical field, in a context where shrinking economic resources and an ageing population require more efficient and targeted approaches to ensure the economic sustainability of the system and the quality of care.

Thanks to the development of new materials and the use of latest printing technologies, it will be possible to produce anatomical models with mechanical and functional characteristics similar to those of their natural counterparts. The small pavilion called “cathedral” was designed to be placed at MIND (Milan Innovation District) and wants to host the results of the scientific research PRINTMED-D presented in Brera last March 2023.

The designed space wants to recreate a sense of sacredness in science, with a white container characterized by large openings where as many large stained glass windows filter light inside, the reference to the typology of the cathedral is strong, the subject of the stained glass windows are microscope images of custom-made organs, wanting to emphasize the aesthetics of 3D printed artifacts.

Inside the artefacts are placed in display cases similar to columns, architectural fundamentals such as windows, inside which the organs are exposed protected and illuminated. It is necessary to have faith in science and culture.