Stantec is a global design and engineering company with a significant presence in Milan, Italy, where it has operated since 1973 and established its current office in Segrate in 2005. The Milan office supports a wide spectrum of clients, including banks, utilities, manufacturing firms, and energy companies, and operates under rigorous quality and environmental management systems, achieving ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Stantec’s Italian arm is regularly ranked among the top engineering firms nationally.
The firm traces its roots to Canada, where it was founded by Dr. Don Stanley in 1954. Globally, Stantec employs over 34,000 people and has more than 450 offices across six continents. Over decades, it has grown through diversification and acquisitions, establishing a reputation in the fields of architecture, engineering, and environmental services.
In Milan, Stantec plays a central role in large-scale urban redevelopment projects, notably as lead architect, urban planner, and environmental consultant for ARIA — the largest social housing project in Italy, located in the Calvairate district. The transformation of the former Ex Macello slaughterhouse covers 150,000 square meters and will provide 1,200 social housing units and a university campus. Stantec’s responsibilities span architectural design, master planning, environmental remediation (including asbestos removal and soil reclamation), and construction management. The ARIA project aims to be Milan’s first carbon-negative district, integrating sustainable building techniques and adaptive reuse of heritage structures. Stantec is also involved in projects such as the design of a €3.2 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility near Novara, underlining its technical diversity and regional impact.