Piero Portaluppi

This new volume is dedicated to Piero Portaluppi (1888-1967), a significant and recently rediscovered figure of Italian twentieth-century architecture. The book explores his work through three design typologies: living spaces, the aesthetics of industrial structures, and public places, with notable examples of industrial spaces including power plants constructed from 1910 to 1930.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2022
Publisher: Mondadori Electa

After the recent work on Carlo Scarpa, this new volume is dedicated to Piero Portaluppi (1888-1967), a significant and recently rediscovered figure of Italian twentieth-century architecture. Long neglected by critics, his work has been revisited and rightly reappraised thanks to the opening of Villa Necchi in Milan to the public.

The book traces Portaluppi's work through three design typologies: living spaces, the aesthetics of industrial structures, and public places. Notable examples of the industrial spaces include the power plants that Portalupi lovingly constructed from 1910 to 1930, real architectural gems with an eclectic taste.

Portaluppi's work is characterized by a fusion of modernist principles with traditional Italian craftsmanship. He was particularly interested in the relationship between architecture and the natural environment, and his designs often incorporated elements of nature into the urban landscape.

One of Portaluppi's most notable achievements is the design of the Milanese subway system, which he completed in 1926. The system is known for its elegant and functional design, and it has become a symbol of the city's modernist heritage.

Portaluppi's work also includes a number of public buildings, such as the Palazzo dei Congressi in Milan and the Palazzo dell'Agenzia delle Entrate in Rome. These buildings are known for their innovative designs and their use of modern materials and technologies.

Despite his significant contributions to architecture, Portaluppi's work was largely forgotten in the post-war period. It was not until the late twentieth century that his work began to receive the recognition it deserved. This has been due in part to the opening of Villa Necchi in Milan to the public, which has allowed a new generation of architects and designers to appreciate his work.

In conclusion, Piero Portaluppi is a significant and recently rediscovered figure of Italian twentieth-century architecture. His work is characterized by a fusion of modernist principles with traditional Italian craftsmanship, and it is known for its elegant and functional designs. Despite being neglected for much of his career, his work has been revisited and rightly reappraised thanks to the opening of Villa Necchi in Milan to the public. Portaluppi's legacy will continue to inspire architects and designers for generations to come.

Dimension: 279 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788891833099