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The Masters of Milan
Journey through Milanese architectural history of the twentieth century. The reconstruction of a generation of masters that became a real School
31 December 2021
Lecco modernism at risk
In Lecco, there are questions about the fate of two modern architectural works abandoned for years: the Palace of Justice and the former Banca Popolare of the city
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Abitare has entrusted the photographers of White Box Studio with the task of presenting some important 20th-century works that are at risk in Milan
Let’s save Franchi stadium
An extraordinary example of urban design, the Florence stadium designed in the 1930s by Pierluigi Nervi today risks being demolished
Let’s save the Italian modern
A volume edited by Gentucca Canella and Paolo Mellano contains suggestions and reflections on Italian architecture from the second half of the twentieth century. Perhaps in need of transformation, definitely worth protecting
14 July 2020
The modern in Basilicata and Apulia
A book celebrates the many and interesting examples of modern architecture present in Basilicata and Apulia. The work of famous authors such as Sergio Musmeci, Renzo Piano and Gio Ponti, and others
Marchiondi, abandoned masterpiece
Istituto Marchiondi in Milan, built in the 1950s by Vittoriano Viganò, has long been abandoned. Yet there is a detailed project to restore it, by the Politecnico
The mystery of the old Cinema Arti
Among the pearls of rationalist Milan, we highlight this building on Via Pietro Mascagni designed in the 1930s by architect Mario Cereghini. It has long been left in a state of neglect
5 February 2020
Cladding: 3 questions for Luciano Pia
On the topic of thermal cladding applied to existing buildings, Abitare asked architect Luciano Pia, sustainability expert and author of the spectacular 25 Verde complex in Turin, three questions
10 December 2019
A cast for Terragni
Altered, besieged, demolished: that is how Cherubino Gambardella found the Casa del Fascio in Lissone, near Milan. The restoration of which he is working on with an investigative and archaeological spirit
10 December 2019
In Milan the 20th-century is at risk
Milan can and should renovate its architectural heritage from last century, but in keeping with a thoughtful, technically and culturally specific approach consistent with the specifics of the city
9 December 2019
Speaking of thermal cladding
This “normal” thing that happened in a Milanese condominium sets off an alarm for those who care about preserving the soul of the city. Because today in the name of (presumed) energy savings people are ready to sacrifice architecture
9 December 2019
Defending Gio Ponti
On the subject of the 20th-century Milanese architecture in need of greater protection, here we reprint the letter sent in November by Prof. Fulvio Irace to “The letter of the day”, a column by Gian Giacomo Schiavi in the Corriere. Schiavi's answer follows
9 December 2019
The Modern revisited
There are many 20th-century masterpieces in Milan in need of refurbishment. This raises the question of how to renovate them and give them a new lease of life. Here are four particularly interesting recent interventions, ranging from faithful restoration to documented integration
