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Conference

(A new) Torre Velasca? Milan skyscrapers between history and design

The recent works on the Velasca Tower have prompted a reflection on the methodological approach for the intervention on the Milanese "skyscrapers" which are demonstrating an intrinsic fragility with the passage of time and are no longer capable of responding to the needs of contemporary society. In the first part, the conference—part of Milano Arch Week 2024—addresses the theme of the relationship between the project and history, in particular for the Velasca Tower considering the studies dedicated to it over the various decades both at a national and international level and the importance of a rereading of the archive material. In the second part the debate will focus on contemporary interventions that have affected some tall Milanese buildings, such as the Torre della Permanente, the Garibaldi Towers or the Turati Tower, which are relevant from a historical point of view, fully vital places that have defined the face of the city.

Archives and collection

Lampadario "carciofo" di Poul Henningsen, nella sezione della Danimarca
Lampadario "carciofo" di Poul Henningsen, nella sezione della Danimarca
Veduta della Torre Littoria
Veduta della Torre Littoria
Veduta notturna del Palazzo dell'Arte ripreso dalla Torre Littoria
Veduta notturna del Palazzo dell'Arte ripreso dalla Torre Littoria
Veduta notturna dell’abitazione a cupola geodetica di Füller, progetto dell’allestimento dell’architetto Roberto Mango, realizzata nel parco Sempione per la decima Triennale
Veduta notturna dell’abitazione a cupola geodetica di Füller, progetto dell’allestimento dell’architetto Roberto Mango, realizzata nel parco Sempione per la decima Triennale