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RUSCA'S PALACEThis building, dating from the 14th century, was modified in 1.514 by Gian Giacomo
Rusca and afterwards decorated. The recent restorations have consolidated its
courtyard with arcades and a grand staircase with a precious bannister, carved
with war motifs. In the hall, the grand salon and in the small oratory you will
see frescoes by the Recchi brothers.
NATTA'S PALACE
NATTA'S PALACE
Probably designed by P.Tibaldi and built in the 16th century, this palace is
currently being restored. It is characterized by a series of busts placed as ornaments
above the tympana of the central windows. Parts of the monastery of Santa Eufemia
remain in the internai courtyard.
ODESCALCHI-PEDRAGLIO'S PALACE
Odescalchi had this palace built in 1.587. It was enlarged and embellished in the 17th century . Frescoes, by G.P. Recchi, and stuccos, by 17th century artists from Val d'Intelvi, can be seen bere.
Odescalchi had this palace built in 1.587. It was enlarged and embellished in the 17th century . Frescoes, by G.P. Recchi, and stuccos, by 17th century artists from Val d'Intelvi, can be seen bere.
ODESCALCHI PALACE
The recent restoration has revealed its late Gothic lines but since its construction
in the 13th century, this building has been repeatedly modified. Thanks to the
addition of modern structures, the Municipal library has been housed here, since
1.969. The old wing still contains mullioned windows with two lights, a monumental
portal and a small internal cloister with round arches and a lacunar ceiling (16th
century).
TEATRO SOCIALE
Designed by Giuseppe Cusi (1.811-1.813), this theatre was built on the site of
a destroyed castle called “Torre Rotonda” (the Round Tower). Its neoclassic façade
is preceeded by a pronaos with six large Corinthian pillars. The interior, modified
by L. Ruspini (1.855) has a ceiling painted by G. Speluzzi. Many famous artists
performed here - Paganini, Giuditta Pasta, Francesco Tamagno, etc. In 1.944 this
theatre replaced La Scala of Milan - which had been badly damaged during the war
- and thus became the centre of a busy opera season.
COLLEGIO GALLlO (Gallio Boarding School)
Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio had it built in 1.583. This building, which has recently been enlarged and embellished, features a double columned courtyard. The ceiling and the walls of the grand staircase were frescoed by Carloni. 18th century frescoes are visible in the church of Collegio Gallio, dedicated to Santa Maria di Loreto (1.746-1.754).
Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio had it built in 1.583. This building, which has recently been enlarged and embellished, features a double columned courtyard. The ceiling and the walls of the grand staircase were frescoed by Carloni. 18th century frescoes are visible in the church of Collegio Gallio, dedicated to Santa Maria di Loreto (1.746-1.754).
NOVOCOMUM
This is the first example of rationalist architecture in Italy. It was built
between 1.927 and 1.929 upon Giuseppe Terragni's design. It features five storeys
and an attic. Each floor contains eight flats with a total of 200 rooms. Perfectly
linear and free from any decoration and rethoric, it is composed of simple elements,
pure surfaces of glass and wall rhytmically modulated by the light which penetrates
from the outside.
PALAZZO TERRAGNI
Designed by Giuseppe Terragni, it was built in 1.936 and named “Casa del Fascio” (The Fascist Party House). It is considered the clearest example of pure rationalist architecture, in which function is highlighted by simplicity and linearity.
PALAZZO TERRAGNI
Designed by Giuseppe Terragni, it was built in 1.936 and named “Casa del Fascio” (The Fascist Party House). It is considered the clearest example of pure rationalist architecture, in which function is highlighted by simplicity and linearity.
GIULIANI-FRIGERIO BUILDING
This is Terragni's last work. The different flats (three for each floor) are
conceived as flexible spaces and their façades are differentiated by balconies,
sit in windows, windows and jutting elements. Considered the conclusion of Terragni's
professional development, this is a remarkable example of rationalist style applied
to housing.
THE FOUNTAIN AT CAMERLATA
THE FOUNTAIN AT CAMERLATA
Conceived and designed in 1.935, by Mario Radice and Carlo Cattaneo, painter
and architect respectively, it was built in 1.936, during the Sixth International
Triennial Exhibition of Architecture and Decoration in Milan. Later destroyed,
it was rebuilt in 1.960 and placed in the centre of the square at Camerlata. It
is an abstract sculpture, whose dimensions are proportional to the surrounding
space. Its spheres and the great white hoops are animated by the falling water
and by the green of the grass at its base, which create a geometric harmony.
COURT-HOUSE
Designed by the architects F. Buzzi Ceriani, G. Rigoni, A. Manoukian and G.P. Allevi, it was built on the site of a Franciscan monastery - used as a recruiting centre - and inaugurated in 1.968. It is a rational structure, characterized by decorative concrete.
SANT'ELIA NURSERY SCHOOL
Giuseppe Terragni began the planning of this kindergarten in 1.932 (built between 1.936-1.937). Recently restored, it is composed of horizontal low buildings in perfect harmony with its surrounds, which are the playground and the area facing the classrooms. The whole structure seems to protrude on the external luminosity thanks to the skillful use of windows, pillars and cantilever roofs.
Giuseppe Terragni began the planning of this kindergarten in 1.932 (built between 1.936-1.937). Recently restored, it is composed of horizontal low buildings in perfect harmony with its surrounds, which are the playground and the area facing the classrooms. The whole structure seems to protrude on the external luminosity thanks to the skillful use of windows, pillars and cantilever roofs.
