Pirelli Tower

Grattacielo Pirelli

skyscraper in Milan

#24 in Milan / #328 in Italy

by Francisco Anzola from United States

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Pirelli Tower, also known as Pirellone, is a prominent modernist skyscraper located in Milan, Italy. Completed in 1960, it was designed by architect Gio Ponti, with structural engineering by Pier Luigi Nervi. Standing at 127 meters (417 feet) tall, the tower was the tallest building in Italy at the time of its completion. It is characterized by its sleek, minimalist design and its innovative use of materials and structural techniques. The tower serves as a significant example of post-war Italian architecture and has housed various offices, including the regional government of Lombardy.

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