Milan's Brutalist and Post-War Architectural Highlights
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Velasca Tower
Historical landmark
4.1
• Iconic brutalist skyscraper known for its mushroom-like top • Residential and commercial tower, a landmark of Milanese modernism • Designed by BBPR, completed in 1958
Parrocchia San Giovanni Bono
Church
4.2
• Modernist church with a distinctive undulating concrete interior • Designed by Arrigo Arrighetti, consecrated in 1968 • Features striking natural light patterns through its roof structure
Via Niccolò Jommelli, 26
Building
• Residential building with a distinctive facade and balconies • An example of post-war Milanese architecture • Offers a unique perspective on urban design
Torre al Parco
Services
4.3
• Residential tower with distinctive red accents and balconies • Offers views of Parco Sempione • An example of elegant mid-century Milanese design
Church of Saint Nicholas of Flüe
Church
4.3
• Pyramid-shaped concrete church with a unique architectural form • Designed by Ignazio Gardella, completed in 1968 • Features a striking minimalist exterior and interior
Piazza Giovanni Perego, 7
Place
• Residential building known for its distinctive curved balconies • Example of mid-century modern residential architecture • Offers a unique visual appeal with its organic shapes
Politecnico di Milano
University
4.4
• Part of the Politecnico di Milano, focusing on designs by Viganò • Features brutalist elements characteristic of the architect's work • Important for students and enthusiasts of modernist architecture
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