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 Suburban residence |
202 Viale Sarca Milan, Milan 20126 Italy |
This rural home has partly conserved the characteristics of a noble residence. The building, designed by an unknown architect, does not reflect a unitary design: it was extended throughout the course of time from the initial structure which dates from the early 15th century. Most of the work took place in the 16th century. There is an interesting display of paintings on the first floor, and the large loggia on the top floor is an unusual architectural solution. The building also underwent two separate restorations in 1910 and 1953. It now belongs to the Pirelli company who use it for meetings and private events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Rock Hard |
7 Via Davide Campari Sesto San Giovanni, Suburbs Milan, Milan 20099 Italy +39 (0)2 7740 4343 (Tourist information) |
Designed and built between 1902 and 1904 by Luigi Perrone, this was one of the first buildings to utilize reinforced concrete. It consists of a compact volume with a central hall surrounded by a series of secondary rooms. The distinguished, elegant façade expresses the importance of the company and the quality of the product. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New district vacated by Pirelli |
Viale Sarca, Via Valbrona, Via Cozzi, Via Chiese Milan, Milan 20126 Italy |
The purpose of the large Bicocca project was the reuse of the enormous area previously occupied by the Pirelli and Ansaldo factories into a site based on industry, university buildings, research laboratories, shopping centres and services. The project has attracted the largest contribution from Europe in Milan. It is under the direction of Vittorio Gregotti who has attempted to create a "historical centre in the suburbs" around the grid of roads, open spaces and factory buildings. Some of the buildings are restructured versions of the original industrial sites, others are new creations. They are aligned in blocks connected by five large pedestrian squares that provide a human centre and aid in the urban image of the area. "The creation of simple, civil architecture without showing off" is what Gregotti has attempted to achieve. The Siemens research building, the residential buildings along Viale Sarca, the seat of the second University of Studies in Milan, and the layout of the open spaces are the elegant results. Review © 2007, Wcities |
