Magazzini Contratti Explained

Magazzini Contratti
Architectural Style:Art Nouveau
Location:Milan, Italy
Coordinates:45.4656°N 9.1853°W
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Architect:Luigi Broggi

The Magazzini Contratti is a historic commercial building in Milan, Italy.

History

Construction works started in 1903. The building was designed by architect Luigi Broggi, who designed several other notable buildings in the area surrounding Piazza Cordusio.[1] [2]

Description

The building is located in the centre of Milan, and is adjacent to the Palazzo del Credito Italiano. Realized in the new stile moderno or Art Nouveau style, it features a reinforced concrete structure. This technique, highly innovative at the time of construction, allowed for the presence of large windows on the façade interspersed by ornate cast-iron columns.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grandi magazzini Contratti (ex) Milano, 1901/00/00 - 1903/00/00 . . Catalogo generale dei Beni Culturali . 2022-09-17 .
  2. Web site: Edificio Via T. Grossi 6-8, Via T. Grossi 6 - Milano (MI) - Architetture - Lombardia Beni Culturali . . lombardiabeniculturali.it . 2022-09-17 .
  3. . Il Grande Magazzino Contratti. L'Edilizia Moderna. it. 1903. 2022-09-17.