Building Stones of Milan and Lombardy: Volume 1: Buildings of Milan 1032420642, 9781032420646

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface to the first volume
1 Stone architecture in Milan
Historical town (Spanish walls, 17th century)
2 From piazza Duomo to piazza Fontana
3 From piazza della Scala to piazza San Babila
4 From Ca’ Granda to piazza Missori
5 From Carrobio to Cordusio and piazza Affari
6 From via Broletto to corso Garibaldi and Brera
7 From via Manzoni to corso Venezia
8 From Porta Vittoria to Porta Romana
9 From corso Italia to Porta Ticinese
10 Sant’Ambrogio and surroundings
11 From via Dante to piazza Castello and corso Sempione
Modern town (outside of the Spanish walls)
12 North-west sector
13 North-east sector
14 East sector
15 South sector
16 West sector
Index

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Building Stones of Milan and Lombardy

Milan has played an important role in the Italian country since the Roman period. This importance is reflected also by the diffusion of stone architecture: a persisting trait of Milan architecture was the use of different stones in the same building. Milan lies in the middle of the alluvial plain of the Po, far from the stone quarries; some waterways were dug out in order to supply the building stones from the surrounding territories. The study of stone as a building material was significant at the end of 19th century, but then it was largely neglected by both architects and geologists. So it is significant to suggest a study about the stones employed to build in Milan (Volume 1) in relationship with a petrographic study about the features of the stones quarried in the whole Lombard territory (Volume 2). The present volume contains a record of Milanese edifices marking the different historical periods. Each edifice is described in a “card” containing: the building history, the architect, the kind of stone employed and subdivided according to the different parts of the building and the shape of stone elements. A particular investigation is addressed to the stones used during the 20th century; a great part of them were never used before in Milan (or in Lombardy). Roberto Bugini was born in Milan, Italy, in 1952. He graduated in Scienze Geologiche (geology), University of Milan, in 1976. Since 1983 he has been a researcher of CNRICVBC Istituto Conservazione Beni Culturali. He has been a lecturer in stone materials at the Scuola di Specializzazione in Archeologia – Università Cattolica di Milano, since 2009. His fields of interest are stones and mortars used in historic architecture with particular application to the territory of Lombardy (Italy). Luisa Folli was born in Lodi in 1956. She graduated in Scienze Naturali (natural sciences), University of Milan, in 1990. Since 1991 Luisa has worked in the field of stone conservation and has been a teacher (Mineralogy and Petrography) at Scuola di Restauro ENAIP – Percorso quinquennale per Restauratori Beni Culturali (Botticino-Brescia) since 1995. Field of interest: scientific analyses on nature and decay of historic building materials. References: about 150 articles on books, journals and proceedings.

Building Stones of Milan and Lombardy

Volume 1: Buildings of Milan

Roberto Bugini and Luisa Folli

Designed cover image: Roberto Bugini and Luisa Folli First published 2023 by CRC Press/Balkema Schipholweg 107C, 2316 XC Leiden,The Netherlands e-mail: [email protected] www.routledge.com – www.taylorandfrancis.com CRC Press/Balkema is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Roberto Bugini and Luisa Folli The right of Roberto Bugini and Luisa Folli to be identifed as authors of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Although all care is taken to ensure integrity and the quality of this publication and the information herein, no responsibility is assumed by the publishers nor the author for any damage to the property or persons as a result of operation or use of this publication and/ or the information contained herein. ISBN: 978-0-367-34563-1 (Set hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-39118-2 (Set pbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-42064-6 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-42061-5 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-36102-2 (ebk) DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022 Typeset in Times New Roman by Apex CoVantage, LLC

Contents

Preface to the first volume 1 Stone architecture in Milan Historical town (Spanish walls, 17th century)

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2 From piazza Duomo to piazza Fontana

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3 From piazza della Scala to piazza San Babila

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4 From Ca’ Granda to piazza Missori

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5 From Carrobio to Cordusio and piazza Affari

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6 From via Broletto to corso Garibaldi and Brera

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7 From via Manzoni to corso Venezia

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8 From Porta Vittoria to Porta Romana

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9 From corso Italia to Porta Ticinese

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10 Sant’Ambrogio and surroundings

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11 From via Dante to piazza Castello and corso Sempione

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Modern town (outside of the Spanish walls)

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12 North-west sector

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13 North-east sector

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14 East sector

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15 South sector

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16 West sector

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Index

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Preface to the first volume

The eminent architect Giorgio Vasari (1511–74), author of “The Lives of the Artists”, the most influential of all histories of art, wrote in the Preface to the whole work: “I will begin with the architecture . . . and I will expound the varieties of stone, the methods of construction” [trans. G.C. De Vere, London, 1912–14]. Vasari was conscious of the importance of stone as building material, and this quotation encouraged us to be aware of these materials from a scientific point of view, so this text is the first complete research on stones employed in Milan. The use of stone as building material concerns geology, architecture and engineering; yet this argument was ignored by geologists (eager to know the petrographic nature and the geological setting of each stone, but uncurious to the use in architecture) or by architects and engineers (eager to know the construction history, the style and the technical aspects of each building, but uncurious to the materials employed). It is worth it to note the great impact of a research-based discussion about the stone used in architecture, pointing out different issues: quarrying, dressing, surface finishing, different use according to different parts of building, diversified use during the centuries and decay phenomena linked to each lithotype. This text focuses attention on Milan, the metropolis of Lombardy which lies in the alluvial plan of the Po, fenced northbound by hills and mountains (Prealps and Alps). Milan played a leading role in the Italian country since the Roman period: the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the 4th century; the capital of the Duchy in the 14th–17th centuries and the capital of the Regno Lombardo-Veneto since 1815. Moreover, the town always held a paramount importance in industrial plants and commercial activity. The city’s wealth has created a strong urban expansion and a continuous building renewal also in the urban centre, so the present city aspect is mainly related to the 20th century. This wealth is also reflected by the diffusion of stone despite the plain surrounding the city: first as structural element (column, pier, lintel, arch, masonry) and then as non-structural finish (cladding); moreover, a persistent trait of Milan architecture was the use of different stones in the same building. HOW THE VOLUME IS ARRANGED This volume describes a series of buildings involving different aspects of Milanese architecture. An account about the supply and use of stones during different artistic periods precedes the building descriptions (Chapter 1). The choice of the buildings embraces all the architecture of Milan; the ancient ones, built before the Italian Unification (1861), are described in their entirety. Since it is not possible to

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examine all the edifices built from the second half of the 19th century until today, we chose those listed in some selected books on Milan’s contemporary architecture, including new churches built after the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965). We also described several buildings constructed over the past 150 years lacking in stone material, considering their role in the history of architecture, in order that the trend of use of stone over the centuries is better pointed out. The volume contains single “cards”: each “card” is dedicated to one building. This kind of organization makes it easier to find the meaningful information of a particular building. A geographical criterion was chosen to list the buildings of Milan and their stones. Milan had a concentric expansion and the inner part (within the urban walls called Mura Spagnole – Spanish Walls, 16th century) broadly coincides with the historical town, the outer part (outside the urban walls) with the modern town. The historical town is subdivided into ten zones (Chapters 2–11) around piazza del Duomo and, in each zone, churches, monasteries, noble palaces, public buildings, apartment buildings, etc. are described. The modern town was subdivided into five sectors (Chapters 12–16), and several apartment or public buildings, churches, etc. are described. The buildings are grouped according to their address (via, viale, corso, piazza, etc.), and the urban streets are listed in alphabetical order. Each card contains the building function (apartment, office, corporate, church, etc.) or the usual name and the exact location (civic address); a brief description of the present-day appearance; some important dates about the construction and the past events; the names of the architects that drew the original plan and the name of those who made important changes (building history); and the references (books and websites) about the edifice. The most significant section of the card is the list of architectural elements (i.e. base, doorway, window, etc.) of each part of the building (façade, side, court, etc.), from base to roof. The Italian method to enumerate the floors of a building is adopted here: ground floor plus first floor, second floor, etc. Each architectural element is associated with the respective stone; this scheme is more useful to the reader than a basic list of stones, and it allows the reader to decipher the complexity of the constructions. The stones are listed using their commercial name and their category of use (block, moulding, slab, tile, etc.). Where it is impossible to establish a certain provenance, only the petrographic classification has been indicated. The list also includes other building materials, each referring to its own architectural element: brick, terracotta, ceramic, plaster, stucco, concrete, metal, wood, synthetic resin, glass (except that of the windows), etc. The stones used in each building were identified by direct recognitions, also through scaffolds during conservation works; archive documents (Archivio Storico Civico) as well as articles on specialized magazines or books were examined. A discrepancy between what is currently in place and what is reported in the archive papers and plans was sometimes noticed. The scientific identification was carried out using optical microscopy on thin section and X-ray diffraction on powders, on samples collected in different buildings and on samples chosen in different quarries together with the comparison to stone collections of natural history museums and specific texts on dimension and decorative stones. This series of observations, measurements, facts, information, etc. is joined to the experience gained by the authors in more than thirty years of investigations about the identification of stones and their decay phenomena on buildings; this peculiar learning forms the basis on which the text was developed.

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GENERAL REFERENCES TO VOLUME 1 (BUILDINGS)

Architectural glossaries Dictionary of Building Preservation (W. Bucher ed.), Wiley, New York, 1996. The Oxford Dictionary of Arts (I. Chilvers, H. Osborne, D. Farr eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1997. Pevsner’s Architectural Glossary, Yale University Press, New Haven, 2010.

General texts Bascapè G.C., I Palazzi della Vecchia Milano, Hoepli Editore, Milano, 1945. Bascapè G.C., Mezzanotte P., Milano nell’Arte e nella Storia, Bestetti, Milano, 1948. Fondazione Treccani degli Alfieri, Storia di Milano (20 volumes), Roma, 1953–66. Guida d’Italia – Milano; Touring Club Italiano, Milano, 1985 (ninth edition, revision 2005). lombardiabeniculturali.it [website].

Roman period milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it [website]

Before Italian Unification (1861) Bianconi C., Nuova guida di Milano (. . .) e delle Sacre e Profane Antichità Milanesi, Banca del Monte, Milano, 1979 (first edition 1787). Biffi G., Pitture, scolture et ordini d’architettura (M. Bona Castellotti and S. Colombo eds.), Le Lettere, Firenze, 1990. Latuada S., Descrizione di Milano, Cairoli, Milano, 1738. Romussi C., Milano attraverso i suoi monumenti, Palazzi, Milano, 1972 (first edition 1872).

After Italian Unification Andreani L., On the Road City–Milan, Forma Edizioni, Firenze, 2017. Andreola F., Biraghi M., Lo Ricco G. (editors), Milano – L’architettura dal 1945 a oggi, Hoepli, Milano, 2018. Biraghi M., Granato A. (editors), L’architettura di Milano – La città scritta dagli architetti dal dopoguerra ad oggi, Hoepli, Milano, 2021. Bossaglia R., Terraroli V., Il Liberty a Milano, Provincia di Milano–Skira, Milano, 2003. Bottoni P., Antologia di edifici moderni in Milano, Editoriale Domus, Milano, 1954. Cassi Ramelli A., Il centro di Milano, Ceschina, Milano, 1971. Fiorio M.T., Le chiese di Milano, Electa, Milano 1985. Gramigna G., Mazza S., Milano–Un secolo di architettura milanese dal Cordusio alla Bicocca, Hoepli, Milano, 2001. Grandi M., Pracchi A., Milano–Guida all’architettura moderna, Zanichelli, Bologna, 1980. Muratore G., Capuano A., Garofalo F., Pellegrini E., Guida all’architettura moderna – Italia. Gli ultimi trent’anni, Zanichelli, Bologna, 1988. Pierini O.S., Isastia A., Case milanesi 1923–1973. Cinquant’anni di Architettura residenziale a Milano, Hoepli, Milano, 2017. Polano S., Mulazzani M., Guida all’architettura italiana del Novecento, Electa, Milano, 1991. Politecnico di Milano (Ricci G. editor), Milano – Guide di Architettura, Umberto Allemandi & C., Torino, 1990.

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Santi G., Nuove chiese della Diocesi di Milano nel XX secolo – Contesto storico, repertorio, bibliografia, Vita e Pensiero, Milano, 2020.

Text on Milan architectural events Auletta Marrucci R., Negri M., Rastelli A., Romaniello L. (editors), Bombe sulla città – Milano in guerra, Skira, Milano, 2004. Burg A., Novecento milanese, Motta, Milano, 1991. Irace F., Milano moderna – Architettura e città nell’epoca della ricostruzione, Motta, Milano, 1996.

Chapter 1

Stone architecture in Milan

INTRODUCTION The city of Milan lies in the middle of a flat landscape, the alluvial plain called Pianura Padana; some kilometres north there are series of hills (Prealps) and then mountains and high peaks (Alps). The mountain ranges contain deep valleys where the river flows from north to south, forming also some long lakes (Orta-Cusio; Maggiore-Verbano, Como-Lario, Iseo-Sebino; Idro-Eridio; Garda-Benaco). The building materials, since the Roman times, were quarried both locally (brick and terracotta made using loose sediments of the plain) and from abroad (sedimentary rocks of the Prealps and crystalline rocks of the Alps). An important fact about the stone supply in Milan and in other Lombard cities was the presence of a border (administrative or national), splitting the present-day territory of the region of Lombardy in two parts, along the courses of the rivers Adda (northbound) and Oglio (southbound). At the time of Augustus’s rule, there were two Regiones, called Transpadana (from the western Alps to the river Ollius) and Venetia (from the river Ollius to the Istria peninsula); later respectively the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice; a territorial unity was attained under Austrian rule, with the establishment of Regno Lombardo-Veneto (1815–60) and maintained thereafter with the Italian Unification (1861). The west border, between Lombardy and Duchy of Savoy (then Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia) was marked by the course of river Sesia and later of river Ticino. STONE SUPPLY The geological features of a regional territory strongly influenced the kind of stone used to build cities, towns and villages. Evidences of this assertion can be found in many places in northern Italy, particularly in Lombardy, a region with a large number of geological formations and a region where the historic buildings in every city, town and village are a showcase of this large availability of stones. Since the 17th century, architects as Scamozzi stressed the importance of choosing appropriate materials to bring down the costs of building: “Laonde sarà prudente consiglio il sapersi servire di quelle materie che producono i propri paesi o che d’altrove si trasportano con facilità” (“Whence we would be well advised to use materials produced in our own region, and from elsewhere only if they can be readily conveyed”) [Scamozzi, 1615; part 2, book 7, chap., 2]. Milan was always the capital of the Lombard territory, so the choice of stones for Milan’s architecture encompasses a range of about 100 km, including: granites of Hercynian plutons, DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-1

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marbles and gneisses of the Basement (Val d’Ossola); Triassic dolomites both for dimension stone and to make lime (eastern shores of Lake Maggiore); Jurassic clastic limestones (Val Ceresio); Cretaceous sandstones (Brianza Hills); Triassic black limestones and marble of the Basement (northern shores of Lake Como); conglomerate and sandstone of Quaternary (middle course of rivers Adda and Brembo). Traditionally, the uses were different, according to the characters of each stone: blocks (conglomerate), column shafts (granite, gneiss, conglomerate), slabs (white, grey and coloured marble, black limestone), moulding (dolomite, clastic limestone), ornaments and decorations (marble, dolomite, sandstone). Finally, the loose sediments supplied cobbles and pebbles to make masonries, sands and gravels to make mortars and plasters, calcareous raw material to make lime, clays to make bricks and terracotta. A network of rivers, lakes and waterways have connected Milan to quarry areas since the Roman times (i.e. the river Po was navigable from its mouth in the Adriatic Sea to the confluence of the river Sesia in Piedmont, about 540 km). The land transport was very difficult, few paved roads were available and those few led to alpine passes facilitating connections with the North (Switzerland, Germany). A survey of the building stones used in Milan calls for a study of geological background, mineralogical composition, petrographic texture, quarry sites, stonework categories, finishing methods, use of each stone in different historical periods and decay phenomena. Such surveys are instrumental to the history of architecture, and they are very useful for the conservation of heritage buildings. But inasmuch as these surveys straddle geology and architecture, they were for a long time neglected. Geologists were interested primarily in lithology and stratigraphy, while architects focused on building categories and styles. The Lombard stones and their use in architecture were first described by Scamozzi in the 17th century Milizia [Milizia, 1785], Rondelet [Rondelet, 1802], Antolini [Antolini, 1817], Amati [Amati, 1829], Soresina [Soresina, 1840], then a number of scientific studies were published in the 19th century as Breislak [Breislak, 1845], Cantù [Cantù, 1845], Curioni [Curioni, 1877], Jervis [Jervis, 1889] and Salmojraghi [Salmojraghi, 1892]. A comprehensive overview describing the widespread use of stone was conducted in the thirties [I marmi italiani, 1939], but the most relevant studies, by Fagnani [Fagnani, 1956], by Rodolico [Rodolico, 1965] and by Pieri [Pieri, 1966], date back to the second half of the 20th century. BUILDING STONE CHRONOLOGY The broad outlines about the use of stone in Milan’s architecture, over an interval of two thousand years, are reported here, according to different historical and artistic periods. Obviously, the older the building, the harder the identification of materials employed in origin. Buildings were repeatedly modified and transformed during the centuries as needed according to new requirements, new architectural styles or rules or according to damages caused by disuse, fire, military action or other troubles.

The Romans The plain spanning from the Alps (north) to the Apennines (south) and crossed by the course of river Po, was called Gallia Cisalpina by the Romans, but it was inhabited by Insubres associated with the Etruscans of Central Italy, then by Gauls of south-eastern France. The words of Livius explain this succession: “After crossing the Alps . . ., the Gauls defeated

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the Etruscans in battle not far from the Ticinus, and when they learnt that the country in which they had settled belonged to the Insubres, . . . they accepted the omen of the place and built a city which they called Mediolanum” [Livius, 1912 – book 5, chap. 34, 9]. Some remains (ceramic, metal) of the pre-Roman period (Golasecca III, 4th–3rd centuries BCE) were unearthed in a narrow area around San Sepolcro, but there is no evidence of the building materials employed in this period. The Romanization of the region took place since the year 222 BCE (battle at Clastidium, now Casteggio, province of Pavia) and Milan grew rapidly in importance thanks to the geographical location. During the Imperial period, Mediolanum became the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the year 286, after the reform of Diocletian, and lasted until the year 402. The most employed stones during the Imperial period were a conglomerate (Ceppo del Brembo) and a granodiorite (Ghiandone): monoliths (until 1 cubic metre) are present in many Roman structures as the theatre (1st century) and the amphitheatre (2nd century). The building foundations were made of cobbles or pebbles (granite, gneiss, porphyry, limestone, sandstone) mixed with splints of rock together with a lime mortar [Vitruvius, 1931]. Several architectural elements (columns, piers, lintels, mouldings, sculptures) found throughout the ancient Roman town allowed to distinguish regional white and grey marbles, such as Musso marble (colonnade alongside the church of San Lorenzo) and marbles coming from Luna (Apuanian Alps, province of Carrara, Tuscany) despite the long distance (cornices, ornaments, reliefs, etc.) [Strabo, 1903; Plinius, 1962]. The Roman craftsmen also widely used stones from north-eastern Italy: the quarry of Aurisina (bioclastic limestone), for instance, is located in a calcareous area about 350 km east of Milan, and the stone was mainly used to make ashlar. Other stones from north-eastern Italy were employed as: trachyte from Colli Euganei (province of Padua) for paving roads and nodular red limestone (Rosso ammonitico) from Valpolicella (province of Verona) for ornamental purposes. Finally, coloured marbles coming from Greece (Cipollino, Porfido serpentino verde, Rosso antico), Turkey (Pavonazzetto), Egypt (Porfido rosso antico) and Tunisia (Giallo antico) together with white, grey or veined marbles from the Greek islands or from the Turkish Aegean coast were widely used for flooring and wall veneering; unfortunately, these materials were always found by archaeologists as rubble, so it is very difficult to reconstruct the original display of these precious materials in each building.

Late antiquity and Christianity Mediolanum became an important centre of Christianism and Constantine (Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus), as first Christian Roman emperor, promulgated here the “Edict of Toleration” towards the new religion (year 313). The figure of Ambrosius (Sant’Ambrogio) stood out in the last decades of the 4th century, as bishop of the Christian Community (year 374). Some basilicas were built under his guidance in different parts of the town: Palatina (San Lorenzo), Virginum (San Simpliciano), Martyrum (Sant’Ambrogio), Salvatoris (San Dionigi), Apostolorum (San Nazaro) together with the Baptistery of San Giovanni. These basilicas were renovated many times, but it is possible to consider the local brick as the most important building material and these brickworks were coated with plasters (lime and sand or crushed brick). Big blocks of stone (2 m long, 1 m wide, ½ m high) as Ghiandone (San Nazaro and San Simpliciano) or Ceppo del Brembo (San Lorenzo), were mainly used in the lower courses of the walls; these blocks came from Roman buildings, so Roman architecture

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rapidly disappeared from the urban scene. The reuse, already begun in the second half of the 3rd century, became the most important source of stone supply. Tiles for flooring were made of black limestone from Varenna and of white or grey marble from Musso or from the Apuanian Alps (San Giovanni Baptistery and Santa Tecla, 4th century).

The Dark Ages – Barbarians and Lombards The migrations of peoples (the Barbarians) from abroad caused the progressive loss of territory and the definitive fall of the Western Roman Empire, and since then different powers have ruled the Italian peninsula. Milan was repeatedly ravaged by Barbarians, and it was ruled first by the Goths and then by the Lombards (569), a Germanic people. The Lombards, around the 7th century, had control of the Italian territory from north to south from their capital (Pavia); the Byzantines ruled only a small portion around the coast of the Adriatic Sea (Ravenna). The Carolingian conquest of northern Italy took place between the last decades of the 8th century and the first ones of the 9th century. The architecture of this period survives only in some parts of religious buildings, then completely renovated. In particular, the western section of Lombardy (provinces of Varese, Como and Milan) shows several churches built using cobbles and pebbles (equant to elongate shapes, rounded corners) coming from Quaternary deposits of glacio-fluvial origin (i.e. San Pietro and the Baptistery at Agliate). These deposits are spread at the base of the Prealps in a territory run by two glaciers (Ticino and Adda) and they contain different rocks pertaining to the Alpine range (granite, diorite, gabbro, porphyry; limestone, conglomerate, sandstone; gneiss, serpentine, marble). Cobbles and pebbles were employed without working, and thick layers of mortar were needed to join them.

Romanesque and the Age of the Communes Around the end of the first millennium, the rule of the Holy Roman Empire was replaced by the Communes as expression of a city and its surrounding territory. Some communes of Northern Italy were implicated in a long struggle against Frederick I, called Frederick Barbarossa, the Holy Roman Emperor for thirty-five years (1155–90). Milan was destroyed by the Barbarossa army together with the alliance formed by Lombard cities as Como, Pavia, Lodi, Cremona and Novara (1162). Milan and the combined forces of other Lombard cities, grouped together in the Lega Lombarda (Lombard League), defeated the emperor army at the battle of Legnano (1176); after the Peace of Constance (1182), the autonomy of the Communes was formally acknowledged by the emperor. Several religious and civil edifices were built during the first centuries of the first millennium, according to the growth of wealth and peoples; bricks were always the most employed materials. The use of stones was very scarce: reused blocks of Ceppo and Ghiandone were mainly placed on the lower courses of the walls such as in Sant’Ambrogio, San Vincenzo in Prato, Sant’Eustorgio and San Satiro (belfry) or in the piers of Broletto Nuovo (Loggia dei Mercanti). It is worth pointing out the use of alternately black limestone (Varenna) and whitish marble (Candoglia, Musso), such as in the façade of Santa Maria di Brera (circa 1350, demolished in 1809, but known from descriptions and engravings), attributed to Giovanni di Balduccio, a craftsman coming from the Tuscan town of Pisa. The use of alternately black and white stones is present in the façades of several Romanesque churches of Pisa (Duomo, San Paolo a Ripa d’Arno, Santa Caterina, etc.).

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Gothic cathedrals and Duchy of Milan The Age of the Communes gives way, in the late 14th century, to the emergence of permanent lordship (called Signorie), Visconti first and Sforza later, with the establishment of the Duchy of Milan. The Duchy ruled a territory spread from the Alps to the plain to the Apennines, currently western Lombardy and northern Emilia. In this period of growing prosperity, Gian Galeazzo Visconti encouraged the construction of a new cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente (commonly called Duomo), to replace the older ones (Santa Tecla and Santa Maria Maggiore). The cathedral became the undisputed symbol of Milan, and the construction, begun in 1386, lasted for several centuries: so, at the moment, the cathedral shows a “Gothic” aspect aroused from the 16th to 19th centuries. Exceptionally only one kind of stone was employed, despite a long duration of construction: a pink marble coming from the mountains of Val d’Ossola (Candoglia on the left bank of river Toce, about 85 km northwest of Milan in a straight line, but the journey of the stone was about 95 km) and available through lakes, rivers and artificial waterways. The marble of Candoglia was already known by the Romans (stelae and plaques), but in the cathedral it was exceptionally used for both structural elements (blocks for walls, piers and spires, voussoirs for arches and buttresses) and ornamental ones (reliefs, friezes, pinnacles and statues). This lithotype is only present as small marble lenses included in metamorphic rocks (kinzigites), so the choice to use this stone for the enormous building was an authentic gamble. To avoid a rash use of marble and a consequent inadequate supply, the Duke of Milan reserved for the cathedral different quarries in the mountain near Candoglia since the beginning of the construction. Nevertheless, the great demand of material in some periods compelled the use of marble coming from the nearby quarries of Ornavasso. The prerogative to use the marble of Candoglia quarries was preserved during the centuries by the Duchy of Savoy, the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia and the Kingdom (and then the Republic) of Italy. Only a few other stones were employed: Serizzo or Ceppo to make the high base of the construction.

Renaissance and flourishing of the arts Under the rule of Francesco Sforza (1401–66, duke of Milan from 1450), the Duchy achieved a period of great development in the field of arts and culture: at the turn of the century Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante da Urbino worked in Milan. The Renaissance brought a dramatic change in the features of Milanese buildings, from the brick to different stones used for ornamental purposes. This sophisticated architecture used a soft stone, such as Angera (dolostone), for portals and windows together with mouldings, reliefs and sculptures. Good examples are present in two churches planned by Bramante: the transept and the sacristy of Santa Maria presso San Satiro (1478) and the dome of Santa Maria delle Grazie (1493). Angera stone was already used by the Romans (stelae, slabs) and in the Middle Ages (i.e. the capitals of former Santa Maria di Aurona, now at Museo del Castello). Due to its high porosity, this stone has undergone such extensive surface scaling that many of the carvings have disappeared altogether. An outstanding stone on Milan’s architecture was introduced in the early 16th century: the granite coming from Lake Maggiore (Graniti dei Laghi), which was traded in two varieties (pink granite from Baveno and white granite from Montorfano). This granite first appeared as column shafts in the portico of the cloister of San Pietro in Gessate (1509) or as pilasters in the façade of Cappella Trivulzio built by Bramantino in 1512. The solidity of this granite

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allowed churches and palaces to be equipped with dozens of monolithic column shafts (up to 9 m tall) together with Boden (a foliated silicate marble) as bases and Viggiù (clastic limestone) as capitals. The Romans ignored this kind of granite and used granites from Egypt (Granito rosso and Granito del Foro) as vertical support; medieval architects used gneisses of Val d’Ossola (Serizzo) for the same purpose. Finally, the use of brickwork, together with terracotta ornaments, was still present, as recorded by two huge structures as Castello Sforzesco (begun in 1358 and enlarged many times) and the Ospedale Maggiore (right wing, begun in 1456).

Mannerism and struggles for supremacy in Europe The struggles between the European powers, as France and Spain, in the first decades of the 16th century led to the Spanish rule over the Duchy in 1535, a rule lasted for 170 years; this rule stimulated a noticeable transfer of several architects, working in Milan (i.e. Pellegrini or Leoni) [Vasari, 1907], to the Royal Court of Spain in Madrid. Moreover, the Counter Reformation, after the Council of Trent (1542–63) and under the spiritual master of the Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, strongly influenced the religious architecture. This period was also characterized by many workshops of craftsmen (armourer, goldsmith, illuminator, etc.) renowned all around the Europe. The architectural field featured a renewal of the use of Ceppo and the large-scale use of granite. Different qualities of Ceppo were applied for different purposes: blocks of conglomerate for bases and moulded elements of sandstone for doors and windows. This is visible in some buildings as palazzo Marino (1553), palazzo dei Giureconsulti (1561) and palazzo degli Omenoni (1565) or in some churches as San Sebastiano (1577) and Sant’Alessandro (begun in 1601). Other common stones on this period are Boden as shafts, jambs, lintels, cornices in Santa Maria dei Miracoli (1572); Angera dolostone as column drums and dimension stone in the churches of San Fedele (1569), San Raffaele (1575) and Certosa di Garegnano (1577). The number of monolithic granite shafts in courtyards continued to grow, as attested by Seminario Arcivescovile (1602) and Collegio Elvetico (1608). Finally, the pink granite of Baveno was chosen by Pellegrini for the façade of the Duomo: ten column shafts (19.5 m tall) and six obelisks. The first shaft was prepared at the quarry in 1628, but when it proved to be too heavy for the existing carriages, the plan was abandoned [Repishti, 2002].

Baroque and Spanish rule In the 17th century, under Spanish rule, Milan was transformed with a new wider ring of urban walls and a military fortification of Castello Sforzesco. In a period featuring plague, famine and starvation, Francesco Maria Ricchino, the most relevant Milanese architect of the 17th century and master builder of the cathedral, came into view. The architect used granite for column shafts, for mouldings and for dimension stone. The innovative plans of Ricchino attest to the role of the granite in his churches as San Giuseppe (1607), San Giovanni alle Case Rotte (1645, demolished) or Santa Maria alla Porta (1652) and in his palaces as Collegio Elvetico (1627), palazzo Annoni (1631). The most valuable examples are the central courtyard of Ospedale Maggiore (1625) where the granite columns are accompanied with carved ornaments and voussoirs of Angera dolostone or the courtyard of palazzo di Brera (1651) where the coupled column shafts are used for porch and loggia. Ricchino’s model

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was followed by his contemporaries in several buildings as San Paolo Converso (1613), San Vito al Pasquirolo (1621), Santa Maria Podone (1626) or palazzo Litta (1648) and palazzo delle Stelline (1652).

Baroque altars The new rules in architecture encouraged by the Counter Reformation were applied in the whole churches of Milan and their surroundings, and hundreds of altars were built or rebuilt following the example promoted by the archbishop San Carlo Borromeo for the new altars of the cathedral. The altars had more and more complicated and convoluted patterns, with columns and pediments together with lavish ornaments made of mouldings, reliefs, sculptures together with balustrades and stairways. The coloured stones used in these altars almost always come from different quarry sites spread in the whole territory of Lombardy and abroad: Arabescato orobico from Val Brembana (province of Bergamo); Occhiadino from Val Camonica (province of Brescia); black limestone and calcite alabaster (travertine) from different alpine sites; Rosso, Broccatello and Macchiavecchia from Arzo (Canton Ticino, Switzerland); green and white ophicalcites from Piedmont or Valle d’Aosta; white or grey marble from the Apuanian Alps (provinces of Carrara and Massa, Tuscany); Giallo di Siena from Montagnola Senese (province of Siena, Tuscany); Rosso di Francia from Caunes en Minervois (Aude, France; Broccatello di Spagna from Tortosa (Tarragona, Spain). The front of the altars, moreover, contains inlaid stonework made of many coloured marbles and semi-precious stones set in black limestone or white marble. It was finally diffused an imitation of coloured marbles, made of powdered gypsum mixed to glue and different pigments (scagliola).

Neo-classicism and Austrian rule The change of rule from Spain to Austria marked the beginning of the 18th century, but a period of important reforms took place only in the second half of the century, featuring also a great renovation in Milanese architecture. A new style, inspired by the norms of Greek and Roman architecture, was developed in these decades and then under the rule of France (Repubblica Cisalpina since 1796). Bricks coated with plaster gradually took the place of stones on façades, as still visible in palazzo Belgiojoso (1772), palazzo Reale (1773), teatro Alla Scala (1776), Villa Reale (1790) and palazzo Serbelloni (1793). Granites were used for columns or piers, pilasters, portals and mouldings. Viggiù limestone was used primarily on balcony balustrades and window frames. Fine-grained Ceppo was used extensively for the sculptures of the gardens. Few outstanding buildings were erected during the years of political turmoil following the French Revolution: Arena (1809) and Arco della Pace (1808–38). The Arena, an amphitheatre designed to celebrate Republican events, was made of Ceppo blocks taken from the demolition of defensive structures around Castello Sforzesco. The monumental arch, built to honour the emperor Napoleon and later consecrated to the Austrian emperor Franz I, involved marbles from Crevola d’Ossola, a stone also used for the main piers of the Duomo at Pavia. The use of some stones lasted for only a few years because of their rapid decay when exposed to weathering agents: i.e. the Brianza sandstone, extensively used for dimension stone, moulding or ornaments in neo-classical architecture, was sometimes replaced by Viggiù limestone.

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Eclecticism and Regno d’Italia A new state occupied a great part of Pianura Padana (from Lombardy to Venetia and to Friuli), after the Congress of Vienna (1814–15): the “Regno Lombardo-Veneto” (Königreich Lombardo-Venetien) ruled by an Austrian viceroy in Milan. Since 1859, after the Second War of Independence, the territory of Lombardy has reached an area similar to the present one. For a decade only the south-western part (Pavia, pertaining to Regno di Sardegna) and the eastern part (Mantua, until 1866 under Austrian rule) remained excluded from the Lombard territory. An evident increase in urban growth took place after the unification of Italy (1861), together with the development of trade and the railway network. The architecture witnessed a return to medieval and Romanesque patterns (eclecticism) employing bricks and stones both from Lombardy and from other Italian regions. These included Verona nodular red limestone and Aurisina bioclastic limestone, both already used by the Romans; Marmo di Chiampo (pink nummulitic limestone, north of Vicenza) and Breccia Seravezza or Breccia Vagli from the Apuanian Alps. Although local stones such as Ceppo, Ghiandone, Baveno and Montorfano granites and Viggiù and Saltrio limestones were still used in outstanding buildings (i.e. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 1865–78), other stones coming from Lombardy were used for the first time. These included Urago conglomerate, quarried near Lake Como; Credaro brown sandstone, quarried near Lake Iseo (Mergozzo green granite, quarried near Lake Maggiore).

Liberty, Déco and Belle Epoque In the early 20th century, the rising costs of labour caused a decrease in the use of stone and a consequent loss of many quarries in the whole Lombard territory. A versatile and less expensive material, a mixture of Portland cement and crushed rock called “cast stone”, gained popularity and led to an impressive array of ornamental works. These ornaments were produced on a large scale using moulds, saving time and money, and they were also available on buildings for the working classes. First examples (last decades of the 19th century) are visible in some apartment buildings on the eastern side of piazza Castello – Foro Buonaparte, then the whole building façades, starting from the first decade of the 20th century, were adorned with dozens of reliefs, friezes, statues exhibiting undulating or contorted patterns whose inspiration was human bodies, animals, plants and flowers, tools and other objects. The ground colour of the cement, to allow a perfect imitation of natural stone, was white, grey or pink, depending on whether the stone to be imitated was marble, limestone or granite; the choice of the aggregate (colour, grain size) was also carefully studied for this purpose, and the surfaces were worked with the same tools (punch, chisel, bushammer, etc.) used for natural stones.

“Novecento”, “Razionalismo” and Fascist architecture between the two world wars The economic crisis and the civil troubles after World War I led to the rise of the Fascist Party. This period was characterized by a dramatic change in building technique caused by the introduction of reinforced concrete. The natural stone regained preeminence in the thirties, but only as cladding of concrete structures. Milan’s architecture waved between buildings with very simple decorations (Novecento) in opposition to the ornamental overabundance (Liberty) or linear structures completely lacking in decorations (Razionalismo) or buildings

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with classical elements (arches, columns, piers, entablatures) also bearing heavy decorations (Fascist Regime). Both Novecento and Razionalismo mainly used stucco mouldings on plastered surfaces, but the stone was a leading character of the Fascist architecture in order to follow the rules about the improvement of Italian raw materials. This Fascist monumental architecture spread in public buildings, such as railway stations, post offices, schools, hospitals and Fascist Party premises, as well as in private houses. The beginning of World War II (1940) suddenly broke down the plans of the Regime (i.e. “La Racchetta”, a circular road with new buildings in the western part of the city centre), and some buildings were completed only after the end of the war (i.e. Arengario at piazza del Duomo, Sacrario dei Caduti at Sant’Ambrogio). The use of stone in the architecture of this period shows a great skill: several stones employed together in the same building and each stone employed according to its feature; custom-made architectural elements; precision of the cuts; polishing of the surfaces to highlight coloured veins and spots; accuracy of setting of veneer or floor. Local stones such as Ornavasso, Crevola and Musso marble, granite and Serizzo, Ghiandone and Ceppo were widely used together with Abbazia (grey limestone with white veins) quarried in Val Seriana, Arabescato (veined limestone) from val Brembana; red conglomerate from Valsassina; purple porphyry from Val Camonica; gneiss (Valcundria, Galleggione) and green stone (Serpentino) from Valtellina (province of Sondrio). However, the policy of the Fascist government, promoting national products, generated trade for all stones quarried in Italy. The most important among these stones were: Sienite della Balma (Biella); black gabbro from Anzola (Ossola); white marble from valle Strona (near Ossola); pink fossiliferous limestone from Finale Ligure (province of Savona); travertine from Tivoli (Rome) or Rapolano (Siena); green stone (ophicalcite) from Aosta and Cesana (Piedmont) or Levanto (Liguria); green slate from Roja Valley (Liguria); grey trachyte from the Euganean Hills (Veneto); nodular red limestone from Trento and Asiago; veined or coloured marble and breccia from the Apuanian Alps; granite from Elba Island (Tuscany) and Gallura (northeast Sardinia).

Reconstruction after the liberation from fascism The new Republic, born on the defeat of fascism, faced the destructions of World War II, caused by German occupation of the northern Italian territory and by Allied aerial bombings (1943–44). The wide demolition and reconstruction of crumbled buildings, in the city centre, and the construction of new quarters of apartment buildings on the outskirts, changed the aspects and the characters of Milan. These architectures still employed stone materials; in particular, it is worth it to note the use of sawn slabs of Ceppo from Lake Iseo (province of Bergamo), a conglomerate with grey angular limestone elements, for the cladding of the façades. The last decades of the century marked an extensive construction of apartment buildings, with reinforced concrete structures, to house the growing population. Following the international trend, the use of stone declined dramatically, and the façades were covered by glass sheets, metallic plates, ceramic tiles, synthetic materials, etc.

Rainscreen façades and the 21st century Stone materials enjoyed a new role in architecture beginning in the last years of the 20th century, as part of rainscreen façades. These façades, involving slabs of stone applied on a metallic grid leaving a small space towards the masonry, were set both on existing buildings

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and on new ones. The great availability of stone materials coming from all over the world allowed the introduction of new stones of Northern Europe, India, Brazil, South Africa, etc. and employed instead of the local ones. The Lombard quarries were almost always no longer used; except those of Val d’Ossola (granites and Serizzo), Lake Iseo (Ceppo), Brescia (Botticino) and Valtellina (Serpentino). In these last years (the twenties), instead of stones concrete pre-cast elements, with different colour, grain size and finishing, were often used to cover reinforced concrete or steel beam structures. FINAL REMARKS This survey, spanning from the Roman republican period to contemporaneity, makes it possible to draw a complete outline of the use of different stones in Milan architecture. Stones are generally linked to particular periods of the architectural history of Milan: Ghiandone; Ceppo and trachyte during Roman times; Candoglia and Ornavasso during the Gothic period and later; Angera during the Romanesque and Renaissance periods; Baveno and Montorfano during Mannerism, neo-classicism and later; Ceppo del Brembo and Viggiù during neo-classicism; Verona, Aurisina, Chiampo and other stones from Veneto during eclecticism; Urago during the first decades of the 20th century; stones from outside Lombardy during the thirties (autarchy) and Ceppo d’Iseo during the second half of the 20th century. It is also very interesting to pay attention to the bond between a single architect and a specific stone material: Amadeo and Candoglia; Ricchino and Baveno – Montorfano – Viggiù – Angera; Piermarini and Ceppo del Brembo – Viggiù; Boito and Molera; Beltrami and Castione, Muzio and Galleggione, Asnago & Vender and Perlino, Portaluppi and Rosso Pantheon, Fiocchi and Verde Roja, Ponti and Cipollino or ceramic tiles. REFERENCES Amati C., Dell’Architettura di Marco Vitruvio Pollione, Giacomo Pirola, Milano, 1829. Antolini G., Osservazioni ed aggiunte ai Principj di Architettura Civile di Francesco Milizia, F. Stella, Milano, 1817. Breislak S., Descrizione geologica della Provincia di Milano, Silvestri, Milano, 1845. Cantù C., Milano e il suo territorio (P. Gavazzi ed.), Banca Commercio e Industria, Milano, 1960 (1st ed. 1845). Curioni G., Geologia applicata delle Province Lombarde – Parte Seconda, Hoepli, Milano, 1877. Fagnani G., Giacimenti di rocce e minerali utili tra il lago Maggiore ed il lago di Garda, in Natura, Vol. 47, 1956. Jervis G., I tesori sotterranei dell’Italia – Parte Quarta, Loescher, Torino, 1889. Livius T., Ab Urbe condita libri (C. Roberts ed., History of Rome), Dutton, New York, 1912. Milizia F., Principj di Architettura Civile, Remondini, Bassano, 1785. Peverelli G., Squarzina F. (editors), I Marmi italiani, Confederazione Fascista Industriali, Roma, 1939. Pieri M., Marmologia, Hoepli, Milano, 1966. Plinius, Naturalis Historia (D.E. Eichholz ed., Natural History), (Volume 10), Harward University Press, 1962. Repishti F. (editor), La facciata del Duomo di Milano (1582–1750), Unicopli, Milano, 2002. Rodolico F., Le pietre delle città d’Italia, Le Monnier, Firenze, 1965.

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Rondelet J., Traité théorique et pratique de l’Art de Bâtir, Paris, 1802. Salmojraghi F., I materiali naturali da costruzione, Hoepli, Milano, 1892. Scamozzi V., L’idea dell’architettura universale, Venezia, 1615. Soresina B., Trattato teorico e pratico dell’arte di edificare di Giovanni Rondelet, Del Vecchio, Napoli, 1840. Strabo, Geografika – Γεωγραφικά (H. C. Hamilton, W. Falconer eds.), Geography, London, 1903. Vasari G., Le vite de’ più eccellenti Pittori, Scultori e Architettori – Introduzione (L. S. Maclehose ed., The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects – On Technique), J.M. Dent, London, 1907 (1st ed. 1568). Vitruvius, De Architectura (M. H. Morgan ed., The Ten Books on Architecture), Harward University Press, Cambridge, 1914. Vitruvius, De Architectura (F. Granger ed., On Architecture), Harward University Press, Cambridge, 1931.

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Sketch map A – historical town Chapter 2. From piazza del Duomo to piazza Fontana [Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Palazzo Reale, etc.] Chapter 3. From piazza della Scala to piazza San Babila [Teatro alla Scala, Palazzo Marino, former Banca Commerciale, San Fedele, Palazzo del Toro, etc.] Chapter 4. From the former Oseadale Maggiore (Ca’ Granda) to piazza Missori [former Ospedale Maggiore, Cappella Trivulzio, Sant’Alessandro, Torre Velasca, etc.] Chapter 5. From Carrobio to Cordusio and piazza Affari [Palazzo Borromeo, Palazzo Assicurazioni di Venezia, Borsa, Banca d’Italia, Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Broletto Nuovo, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Santa Maria presso San Satiro, etc.] Chapter 6. From via Broletto to corso Garibaldi and Brera [Santa Maria del Carmine, San Marco, Santa Maria Incoronata, Palazzo delle Colonne, Accademia di Brera, Corriere della Sera, etc.] Chapter 7. From via Manzoni to corso Venezia [Palazzo dell’Informazione, Palazzo Civita, Palazzo Dugnani, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, San Francesco di Paola, Archi di Porta Nuova, villa Necchi Campiglio, Villa Reale, Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi, Palazzi Montecatini, Palazzo Castiglioni, etc.] Chapter 8. From Porta Vittoria to Porta Romana [Santa Maria della Passione, Palazzo Durini, Casa della Meridiana, Palazzo Sormani, Palazzo di Giustizia, etc.] Chapter 9. From corso Italia to Porta Ticinese [Santa Maria dei Miracoli, San Lorenzo, San Vincenzo, Sant’Eustorgio, etc.] Chapter 10. Sant’Ambrogio and surroundings [Sant’Ambrogio, Università Cattolica, Sacrario ai Caduti, San Maurizio, Roman walls and circuì, Palazzo Litta, Santa Maria delle Grazie, etc.] Chapter 11. From via Dante to piazza castello and corso Sempione [Castello Sforzesco, Palazzo del’Arte, Arco della Pace, Acquario civico, etc.] Sketch map B – modern town Chapter 12. North-west sector. Cimitero Monumentale, Liberty (Quartieri Sempione and Magenta), Razionalismo (casa Rustici), reconstruction after World War II (Quartiere T8), today (Citylife), etc. Chapter 13. North-east sector. Stazione Centrale, Porta Nuova, Torre Breda, Ospedale Maggiore Niguarda, Bicocca, Sesto San Giovanni, etc. Chapter 14. East sector. Città degli Studi, Politecnico, Liberty (via Malpigli and via Melzo), Abbazia di Monluè, Segrate, etc. Chapter 15. South sector. Fondazione Prada, Università IULM, Chiesa Rossa, Naviglio Grande, Università Bocconi, Medieval Abbeys, San Donato Milanese, Cartosa di Pavia. Chapter 16. West sector. Casa di Riposo Verdi, Istituti Marchiondi, Quarters for the working class, Baggio, Cesano Boscone.

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DUOMO (PIAZZA DEL) Duomo Address: piazza del Duomo Building description: One of the biggest cathedrals in the world, featuring a nave and four aisles, a transept, a crossing tower and hundreds of spires Background: Construction started in 1387 and is still in progress. The apses were completed around the early 15th century, the construction advanced very slowly until the 18th century around the former cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, the façade was completed in the early 19th century. The yard, called “Fabbrica del Duomo”, is always on duty to substitute the decayed elements (ashlars, decorations, reliefs, statues). Architects: Foreign masters from Germany and France, then Amadeo, Tibaldi and Amati References: Fiorio p. 15; Politecnico #23, #39; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • masonry (walls, spires): Candoglia (ashlar) • decorative elements (reliefs, statues): Candoglia (moulding) • portals: Candoglia (moulding) SIDES AND APSES (openings and traceries) • basement: Serizzo, Ghiandone, Ceppo, granite (block) • masonry (walls, arches, spires): Candoglia (block) • traceries: Candoglia (moulding) • decorations, reliefs: Candoglia (carving) • statues: Candoglia (carving) INTERIOR • piers: Candoglia (moulding); Serizzo Ossola and splints of other stones joined by mortar (inner core) • floor: Candoglia, Rosso di Arzo, Varenna (slab, inlay) Baptistery (arch. Tibaldi, 1580 – originally located in the nave, then translated to the left aisle) • • •

columns: Macchiavecchia entablature: Macchiavecchia font: Porfido rosso antico (Roman artefact, from the former church of San Dionigi)

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Main altar (from the former cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, the whole area was renovated in 1986) • • • •

table: Verona (monolith) sides: Candoglia (slabs from a Roman sarcophagus) balustrade: Macchiavecchia (moulding) floor: Candoglia, Rosso di Arzo and Nero Belgio (slab, inlay)

Retro-choir (early 17th century) •

structure: Candoglia (architectural elements, statues), Macchiavecchia and Africano (square panel); Apuanian marble (bas-reliefs), Verde Levanto (frame of bas-reliefs)

Altar – south transept San Giovanni Bono (E.V. Buzzi, 1763) • altarpiece: Macchiavecchia (four column shafts), black limestone (capitals and bases), white marble (pedestal and arch) • wall veneers: Alabaster (slab) • balustrade: Macchiavecchia (moulding) • stairs: Macchiavecchia (slab) Altar – north transept Madonna dell’Albero (F. Mangone and T. Rinaldi, late 17th century – sculp. E.V. Buzzi, 1768). • altarpiece (columns): Macchiavecchia (monolithic shafts), black limestone (capitals and bases), white marble (pedestal and arch) • wall veneers: Alabaster (slab) • balustrade: Macchiavecchia (moulding) • stairs: Macchiavecchia (slab) Altars – aisles (Tibaldi, late 16th century, after the Council of Trento; each bay contains two altars, one for each side) • • •

bay six: Candoglia (base, stylobate, entablature and broken pediment); Varenna (shafts and pilasters, frieze) bay seven: Candoglia (base, stylobate, herm, entablature, broken pediment); Varenna (shafts and pilasters, frieze) bay eight: Candoglia (herms, entablature, segmental pediment); Macchia vecchia (shafts, pilasters, frieze)

Altar – Pope Pius IV (right side of Southern transept, late 16th century) •

structure: Portasanta (frontal, slab), Africano (slab, veneer), Verde antico (veneer and small shafts), Giallo antico (small shafts)

Tomb – Gian Giacomo de’ Medici (right side of southern transept; L. Leoni, 1560–63, described by Vasari’s “Vita di Leone Leoni aretino”, 1568) •

structure: Macchiavecchia (two shafts), Grand Antique or Bianco e Nero Antico (four shafts); white marble (reliefs, sculptures), bronze (statues)

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Northern sacristy (a rectangular room with wood furniture; the stone floor with geometric pattern was made by Marco da Carona in the first decade of the 15th century), no public access •

floor: Candoglia, Varenna and Rosso Arzo; a series of restoration works involved the use of other stones as Oira and Botticino

UNDERGROUND AREA (Crypt, Vestibule and Scurolo) Crypt (built in the late 16th century; located under the main altar). Architect: Pellegrini • staircase: Baveno (thick slab) • columns: Macchiavecchia (monolithic shaft), Candoglia (base) • floor: Candoglia, Rosso di Arzo and Varenna (slab) • ceiling: stucco Vestibule of the Scurolo (built in 1810–20 to link the Crypt and the Scurolo). • •

pilasters: Macchiavecchia (monolithic shaft) floor: Candoglia, Rosso Verona, Varenna (slab, inlay)

Scurolo (built in 1620 to house the mortal remains of the archbishop San Carlo Borromeo) Architect: F.M. Ricchino • columns: Rosso Verona (monolithic shaft) • floor: Broccatello and Rosso di Arzo, Varenna, Giallo Verona (slab) • staircase: Rosso di Arzo (thick slab) • wall panels: Bardiglio, Breccia Seravezza (slab) • caryatid: metal (statue); Alabaster (base, moulding) Remains of the former cathedral Santa Tecla Address: piazza del Duomo (close to the façade of the Duomo; visible from the mezzanine of the underground Line 1, station “Duomo”) Building description: some remains of the apses with stone floor Background: part of the first Episcopal complex built since the 4th century, including the Basilica Vetus and Basilica Minor (area near the Duomo northern transept); the Basilica Nova (area in front of the Duomo). The Basilica Nova was rebuilt in the middle of the 5th century (first dedicated to the Saviour and then to Santa Tecla), showing a rectangular plan (67 m to 45 m) with a semi-circular apse (diameter 17 m). The church was demolished in the second half of the 15th century. References: Milano Archeologia; Politecnico #7 APSE and SIDE WALLS • masonry: pebbles with mortar INTERIOR • floor (opus sectile with geometric pattern, partially restored): black, grey and red (Verona?) limestones, Botticino [Nartex]; black, grey and red (Verona?) limestones, white and grey marbles, veined marbles (Proconnesium), coloured marbles (Africano, Breccia corallina, Cipollino, Cipollino rosso, Fior di Pesco, Pavonazzetto, Verde antico) [Aula]; black Prealps limestone, Candoglia, coloured marbles (Breccia corallina,

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Cipollino, Pavonazzetto) [raised platform, called Bema]; Ghiandone, Musso and Candoglia [stairs of Bema] threshold: Ghiandone (monolithic piece, metres 3.5–0.6–0.45, volume about 1 cubic metre, weight about 2.6 metric tons)

Former Baptistery San Giovanni alle Fonti Address: piazza del Duomo (access from inside the Duomo) Building description: some remains of octagonal building (side 7.4 m, diameter about 20 m) Background: built in the late 4th century, close to the apse of Santa Tecla; the vault was probably leaned on eight columns, made of Porfido rosso antico (about 3.6 m high). The baptistery was demolished in the middle of the 14th century. References: Milano Archeologia; Politecnico #7 INTERIOR • christening font (diameter 3.5 m, depth 0.8 m): white marble (veneer, slab) • floor (opus sectile with geometric pattern): white and black limestones (slab) • veneer: coloured marbles as Africano, Breccia corallina, Breccia di Sciro, Cipollino, Cipollino rosso, Fior di pesco, Giallo antico, Greco scritto, Pavonazzetto, Porfido rosso antico), Porfido serpentino verde, Rosso antico (slab); local stones as Arzo, Maiolica, black limestone (replacement) Former Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore Address: piazza del Duomo, no public access Building description: some remains (specifically the south corner between the side and façade) are now located under the right side of the Duomo Background: the church, known since the 9th century, was located in the same area of the Duomo, and it was still on duty when the new construction almost totally covered it. The demolition started in the late 17th century. References: Milano archeologia FACADE and southern SIDE • masonry: Serizzo Ossola, Ghiandone, Ceppo, limestone, sandstone (squared blocks) and pebbles; thick joints of mortar Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Address: piazza del Duomo, piazza della Scala, via Marino, via Pellico, via Foscolo Building description: four buildings creating two perpendicular streets (between piazza del Duomo and piazza della Scala) and an octagonal square on the crossing (called Ottagono); the streets are covered by a barrel vault made of glass with cast iron arches. Background: built in 1865–67, the arch on piazza del Duomo was built in 1876–78 and inaugurated after the accidental death of the architect (30 December 1877). Restored many times to avoid the rapid damage of the original materials. A large rebuilding was achieved after the destruction caused by the aerial bombings of 1943 (mainly the northeastern sector of via Marino – via Foscolo) and sometimes later. A complete renovation work was made in 2013–15. Architect: G. Mengoni References: Bottoni #2, Grandi-Pracchi #9; Politecnico #97

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INNER FRONTS *Ground floor • base: Baveno (slab) • arcades: Viggiù (pilaster, capital and voussoir, moulding); cast iron (base, capital after the restoration works of 1900) *Upper floors • windows: Vicenza (moulding, after the works of 1900 and 1954–55) • cladding: artificial stone ARCH (piazza del Duomo, restored in 1936–37 and 1995–96) *First order • masonry: Viggiù (ashlar, moulding) • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, base); Apuanian white marble (capital) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) *Secondo order • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, base); Apuanian white marble (capital) • windows (frame): Viggiù • entablature: Viggiù (architrave and cornice, moulding), Apuanian (frieze, slab) • pediment: Viggiù (moulding) ARCH (piazza della Scala, restored in 1995–96) • base: Baveno (moulding) • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft); cast iron (base and capital) • pilasters: Verona (moulding) • entablatures: Verona (moulding) • arch: Verona (voussoir) • cornice: Verona (moulding) • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • balustrade (on the top): Saltrio (moulding) WEST ARCH (via Pellico) and EAST ARCH (via Foscolo) • base: Baveno, Montorfano (squared block) • coating (graffito): plaster • arch: Verona white (pilaster, voussoir) • windows: Viggiù and Molera (moulding) • side coating: plaster (painted as Rosso Verona) FLOOR (original floors were replaced in 1908–11 and 1966–67) • tiles (different shape): Giallo Mori, Rosso Verona, Bardiglio, Botticino, Rosso Collemandina (slab, tessera); Glass (tessera) The architect G. Mengoni planned and partially built (1860–78) a rectangular square (piazza del Duomo) in front of the façade of the cathedral; the original space has been bounded since the Middle Ages by two convergent buildings (Coperto dei Figini, northern side; Rebecchino, southern side), leaving a triangular area with the base corresponding to the façade of the cathedral. According to Mengoni’s plan, Coperto dei Figini and Rebecchino were demolished in 1864 and 1875 respectively. The arch of the Galleria, on the northern side of piazza del Duomo, was included in a long building with a high porch coupled by a similar edifice on the opposite side. These buildings are called “Portici Settentrionali” e “Portici Meridionali”. Two other buildings planned by Mengoni (Palazzo dell’Indipendenza, western side; Loggia Reale, southern side) remained on paper.

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Portici settentrionali and Portici meridionali Address: piazza del Duomo Building description: two similar buildings with a deep porch and a double row of windows; Portici settentrionali stand on the sides of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Portici meridionali stand in opposition. Background: Portici settentrionali were built in 1870–74, Portici meridionali in 1871–75, after the inauguration of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (1867–69) and before the construction of the great arch (1876–78) on piazza del Duomo. Architect: G. Mengoni Reference: Politecnico #97 FAÇADES *Ground floor (porch) • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Apuanian white marble (capital) • arches: Viggiù (moulding) • paving: Verona (red or white slab) *First floor • cladding: Assisi (slab) • balconies: Viggiù (moulding) • windows with pediment: Saltrio (moulding) *Second floor • cladding: Assisi (slab) • balconies: Viggiù (moulding) • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding) *Third floor • ornament: Viggiù (moulding) • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) NOTE: Portici settentrionali (via Pellico) includes the former “Albergo Diurno Cobianchi” (1924–99) featuring a staircase (stairs of Rosso Verona) with curvilinear walls (Rosso Verona, cornices; white marble tesserae, mosaic). Palazzo Reale Address: piazza del Duomo (piazzetta Reale) Building description: a two-storey palace with two wings bounding an open court Background: the seat of the Austrian Government was planned (late 18th century) in the area south of the cathedral; this area has been occupied since the 13th century by different buildings linked to the political power (palazzo del Broletto Vecchio). The new building was completed in 1788; the “Teatro ducale”, burnt in 1774, was replaced by the so-called Sala delle Cariatidi (partially destroyed in 1943). Finally, the palace was enlarged in the first half of the 19th century through the construction of stables (called “Rimesse”, then demolished in 1923). Other demolitions involved the right long wing, called “Manica lunga” (since 1935) to build the “Arengario”. The palace was restored after the damages caused by the aerial bombings (1943) to house temporary fine art exhibitions and the Museo del Novecento (2011). A medieval part, with lancet windows, is still visible on the western side (via Rastrelli). The eastern wing, facing the Duomo, houses the Museo del Duomo.

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Architects: G. Piermarini (18th century); G. Tazzini (19th century). Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (piazzetta Reale) *Ground floor • basement: Baveno (square block) • cladding (central part): Baveno (slab) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • portal: Baveno (moulding) • piers to courtyard: Baveno (squared block) *First and second floors • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • pilasters: Ceppo (thick slab) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding) SALA delle CARIATIDI (west, close to Arengario; remained untouched after the bombings of August 1943) • structure: Baveno (irregular block) • decorations: stucco • statues: stucco SIDE FAÇADE (east, Museo del Duomo) • base: Baveno (slab) • portal (piazza del Duomo 14): Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) EASTERN FRONT (via Palazzo Reale) • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • windows: Beola (sill) WESTERN FRONT (Medieval; via Rastrelli) • cladding: brick, Ghiandone (square block), Candoglia (cornice) • windows: Candoglia (columns), terracotta (frames) WESTERN FRONT (Modern; via Rastrelli) • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster REAR FRONT (via Pecorari) • coating: plaster • columns (on the left): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • portal: plaster (coating), Baveno (block as base) GREAT STAIRCASE (via Pecorari) • outside coating: plaster • inside coating (renovated in 1995): plaster (faux marble) Arengario Address: piazza del Duomo (via Marconi 1,3)

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Building description: a couple of pavilions featuring a high porch, separated by Via Marconi Background: built in 1937–42 to replace the “Manica lunga” of Palazzo Reale, filling the gap in the southern side of piazza del Duomo, opposite to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Completed in 1956, after a long break off due to World War II. Since 2010 it has housed the Museo del Novecento. Architects: E.A. Griffini, P.G. Magistretti, G. Muzio, P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #293; Gramigna-Mazza p. 198; Biraghi-Granato #1 FAÇADES (both buildings; piazza del Duomo and via Marconi) *Ground floor • cladding: Candoglia (thick slab) • portals: Candoglia (carving) • piers (between portals): Baveno (cladding, thick slab) *Upper floors • arches: Candoglia (cladding, thick slab) • bas-reliefs (A. Martini): white Apuanian marble (thick slab) SIDE FAÇADE (left building, piazzetta Reale) *Ground floor • cladding: Candoglia (thick slab) • portals: Candoglia (carving) • stairway: Baveno (stair, moulding) *Upper floors • arches: Candoglia (cladding, thick slab) *Small building connecting to Sala delle Cariatidi (Palazzo Reale) • cladding: Candoglia (slab); Baveno (four columns and two piers) REAR FAÇADE (left building; via Marconi and via Rastrelli) • porch (piers): Baveno (thick slab) • railing: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (upper floors, rustication): Molera (slab) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo della Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo Address: piazza del Duomo 18, via Martini 1 Building description: a six-storey building facing the Duomo’s apse and featuring giant engaged columns Background: built in 1841–53, a pediment with watch was added in 1865; a side addition (via Martini) was built in the thirties. The building houses the official papers signed by the Duke of Milan Gian Galeazzo Visconti, in order to build the cathedral using the marble of Candoglia quarries (16 October 1387). Architects: P. Pestagalli; G. Vandoni (watch) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • piers (rustication): Baveno (moulding) • arches and entablature: Baveno (moulding) • balustrade (first floor): Crevola (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Crevola (slab), Candoglia (replaced slab)

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• engaged columns (drums): Crevola (moulding) • capitals: stucco • windows with pediment: Crevola (moulding) *Upper floor • pediment with watch: Candoglia (moulding) ADDITION (via Martini 1) • columns (porch): Baveno (moulding) • cladding: Botticino (moulding) • windows with columns: Botticino (moulding) Santa Maria in Camposanto Address: piazza del Duomo 18. Building description: a centrally planned church (octagon) with high dome, included in the Palazzo della Veneranda Fabbrica and accessible through an eccentric vestibule Background: built in 1696–1742. Architects: G.B. Quadrio, A. Quadrio, F. Croce Reference: Fiorio p. 197 VESTIBULE • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • vault: plaster ENTRANCE • piers (rustication): Baveno (moulding) • arches: Baveno (moulding) INTERIOR • base: Boden (slab) • side pilasters: Candoglia (base), painted plaster (shaft), stucco (capital) • entablature: stucco • dome: stucco (rib) and plaster (coating) Metropolitana Milanese (underground railway network) “Duomo station” is the centre of the underground network (five lines). The first line (called Linea 1 or Linea Rossa) was opened 1 November 1964, linking the western suburb (Lotto and Gambara) to the northern one (Sesto Marelli). Architects: F. Albini and F. Helg with B. Noorda (graphic design) References: Politecnico #183, Biraghi-Granato #60 • cladding: Silipol (multi-colour concrete, panel) • floor: rubber • stairs: Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) Other underground line stations employed stones both for cladding and for flooring. Line 3 (Yellow): Aurisina (cladding and flooring); line 5 (Lilac): Porfido monumentale (stairs). FONTANA (PIAZZA) The original square was planned by Piermarini in the late 18th century with a fountain (G. Franchi, 1782) in the centre; now only the west front (Arcivescovado) survives, after a series of demolitions before and after World War II. The south front has been occupied since 1940

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by the former Banca Nazionale dell’Agricoltura. The north and part of the east front were once occupied by the Albergo del Commercio, built as a hotel in 1858, abandoned in 1964 and transformed (1968) as “Casa dello Studente e del Lavoratore”, then demolished (1969); the north front is now occupied by the hotel Rosa Grand Milano. The east front has disappeared together with a block of houses and a street (via Alciato), and now it is recessed until the Palazzo del Capitano di Giustizia. Arcivescovado Address: piazza Fontana 2, via Martini, piazza del Duomo Building description: a two-storey palace with two different façades and two courtyards of different sizes (Cortile dell’Arcimboldi and Cortile della Canonica). A polygonal building, called “Rotonda del Pellegrini”, stands close to the south side. Background: the 14th-century building (northern front) was deeply transformed in the late 18th century, and only some remains are still visible (blank windows). The main façade on piazza Fontana was built in the late 18th century maintaining the 16th-century portal. The “Rotonda” was built in the late 16th century as a stable. Architects: Pellegrini (portal and Rotonda); G. Piermarini (main façade) References: Politecnico #66, #91; lombardiabeniculturali.it EASTERN FRONT (18th century, piazza Fontana 2) • coating: plaster • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portal (16th century, access to Cortile dell’Arcimboldi): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) NORTHERN front (14th century, via Martini, piazza del Duomo 16) *Ground and first floors • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • main portal (access to cortile della Canonica): Boden (moulding) *Upper floors • cladding: brick • gothic windows: terracotta (frame) and Candoglia (column) • decorations: terracotta • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) WESTERN FRONT (via Palazzo Reale) *Ground floor • base: Beola (slab), Montorfano (cellar windows) • coating: plaster *Other floors • cladding: brick, terracotta (decorations) • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • lancet windows: brick, terracotta, Candoglia (column) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) SOUTHERN FRONT (via delle Ore) • coating: plaster • gothic windows: terracotta • balcony: Baveno (platform, bracket)

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ROTONDA del PELLEGRINI (via delle Ore) • coating: plaster • portal (former entrance to the palace): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, rustication) • inside columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital) CORTILE DELL’ARCIMBOLDI (east) • porch (three sides): Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Boden (base), Viggiù (capital) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) CORTILE DELLA CANONICA (west) *Porch and loggia (four sides) • pilasters, arches, (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, voussoir) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster Banca Nazionale dell’Agricoltura Address: piazza Fontana 4 Building description: a five-storey building featuring a dark part (below) and a white one (above). Background: built in 1938–40 to house a bank. A fascist attack was made here on 12 December 1969 (17 victims). Architect: G. Maggi *Ground, first and second floors • piers: Porfido Monumentale (moulding) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Third and fourth floors • cladding: Botticino (slab) • windows (frame): Botticino (slab) Palazzo del Capitano di Giustizia Address: piazza Beccaria 19 Building description: a three-storey building with a majestic portal and a colonnaded court Background: built in 1578–1600, completed on the rear in 1879; rebuilt in 1960–65 after partial destruction caused by aerial bombings in 1943. Site of the Milan’s Administration of Law and Prison over the centuries, now housing a municipal department. Architects: P.A. Barca (1578), A. Nazari (1879), P. Portaluppi (1960) Reference: Politecnico #73; lombardiabeniculturali.it MAIN FAÇADE (piazza Fontana) • base: Ceppo Brembo (rough block) • portal: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COURTYARD • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft)

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REAR FAÇADE (largo Bersaglieri) *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) • cornice: Baveno (moulding) • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo (square block) *Upper floors • coating: plaster • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) RECONSTRUCTION (largo Bersaglieri, piazza Beccaria) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (slab) • portal: Ceppo Brembo (slab) • cellar windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) • stairs: Baveno (block) Hotel Rosa Grand Milano Address: piazza Fontana 3 Building description: a four-storey hotel with a regular grid of windows Background: built in 2006 on the site of the former Albergo del Commercio Architect: Arassociati • piers (porch): Baveno (slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding (central part): Montorfano (slab) • cladding (side parts): terracotta (tile) • windows (frame): terracotta PECORARI (VIA) San Gottardo in Corte Address: via Pecorari Building description: a single nave church partially included in the Palazzo Reale; the bell tower stands close to the apse. Background: built since 1330 as a chapel of the ducal court. The apse was restored in the 1920s, and the portal was added in 1929. References: Fiorio p. 194, Politecnico #22 FAÇADE • masonry: brick • portal: Candoglia (squared block and moulding) APSE • masonry and engaged columns at the edges: brick • base of engaged columns: Angera (moulding) • windows: terracotta; Candoglia (column and sill) BELL TOWER (octagonal plan on a high square basement) • basement: Serizzo Ossola, Ghiandone, Ceppo Brembo (square blocks) • windows of the basement (frame): Candoglia or Ceppo Brembo and Candoglia • masonry: brick

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decorations (on the edges): Candoglia (small column shafts made of superimposed pieces; small column shafts of the upper loggia), terracotta (cornices)

SAN RAFFAELE (VIA) La Rinascente Address: via San Raffaele 2 Building description: a department store with a deep porch, big openings in the middle part and square windows in the upper one. Background: built in 1949–51, on the site of the demolished Palazzo Bocconi (a colonnaded department store with two domes at the corners; arch. G. Giachi, 1889). An addition on via Santa Radegonda was built in 1990. Architects: F. Reggiori and A. Molteni. Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 234 FAÇADE *Ground floor with porch • base: Verrucano (squared block) • piers: Ornavasso (cladding, slab) • arches: Ornavasso (slab as voussoir) • cornice: Ornavasso (mouldind) • floor: Baveno (rectangular slab); Porfido Monumentale (strip) *Other floors • cladding: Ornavasso (slab) • openings (middle): terracotta SIDE FAÇADES (via San Raffaele and via Santa Radegonda) • cladding: Ornavasso (small rectangular tile; grey colour in the lower part, pink colour in the upper part) ANNEX (via Santa Radegonda and via Agnello) FAÇADE • cladding: Apricena (slab) • floor: Ceppo Iseo (slab) SANTA RADEGONDA (VIA) Palazzo Assicurazioni Generali (including Cinema – Teatro Odeon) Address: via Santa Radegonda, via Agnello Building description: a four-storey building with a high porch Background: built in 1918–20, the theatre was built in 1923 Architects: G. Moretti; G. Lavene and A. Avati (theatre) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Santa Radegonda) *Ground floor with porch (central part) • base: Baveno (slab) • piers: Baveno (slab) • arches: Baveno (slab as voussoir)

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*Ground floor (sides) • base: Baveno (slab) • cladding: travertine (block, rustication) *Upper floors • balconies: artificial stone • windows (columns, pilasters): Cipollino apuano • decorations: cast stone • coating: plaster REAR FAÇADE (via Agnello) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • cladding (other floors): artificial stone • windows: cast stone

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BELGIOJOSO (PIAZZA) Palazzo Besana (Lodovico di Belgioioso, Viscontini) Address: piazza Belgioioso 1 Building description: a neo-classical three-storey noble palace featuring a colonnaded façade Background: built in 1815; the interior was totally transformed many times Architect: G.B. Piuri References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Central part (ground floor) • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Molera (slab) • windows (frame): Molera (moulding) • entablature: Molera *Central part (other floors) • engaged columns: stucco (shaft), Molera (base, capital, balustrade) • windows (frame): Molera (moulding) • entablature, eaves cornice: Molera (moulding) *Sides • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Molera (moulding) • cornerstone: Molera (squared block) Palazzo Belgiojoso Address: piazza Belgiojoso 2 Building description: a huge noble palace featuring a projecting central part with a giant order of columns Background: built in 1772–81 for Belgiojoso family, then gradually transformed as an apartment building Architect: G. Piermarini References: Politecnico #82; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Central part (giant order) • masonry: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-4

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• engaged columns and pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • entablature and pediment: Ceppo Brembo *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared blocks) • masonry (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • entablatures and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portals: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *First and second floors • coating: plaster (rustication) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balcony (partly renewed): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • reliefs: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) MAIN COURT • • • •

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BELOTTI (LARGO) Former Banco Ambrosiano Address: largo Belotti, via Clerici, via S. Dalmazio, piazza Ferrari Building description: a four-storey office building with a high porch Background: built in 1952–56 on the site of two houses (Casa Andreossi and Casa Thomas), enlarged in 1957–59 and in 1962–66 (piazza Ferrari) Architects: G. Greppi (1952 and 1957); P. Portaluppi (1962) FAÇADE (largo Belotti) *Ground floor • base: Porfido monumentale (moulding) • cladding (rustication): Aurisina (slab, pointed finish) • portal: Santo Stefano (moulding) • porch (columns): Santo Stefano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Porfido monumentale (moulding) • balcony (balustrade): Santo Stefano (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Vallestrona (slab) • windows: Porfido monumentale (moulding) FAÇADES (via Clerici and via San Dalmazio, 1957–59) *Ground floor • base: Porfido monumentale (moulding) • cladding (rustication): Aurisina (slab, pointed) *Other floors • cladding: Vallestrona (slab)

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• windows: Porfido monumentale (moulding) • eaves cornice: Aurisina FAÇADE (piazza Ferrari, 1962–66) *Ground floor • piers and arches: Serizzo Ossola (squared block, voussoir) *First floor • coating: plaster • balcony: Serizzo Ossola (platform); Montorfano (railing) • windows with pediment: Montorfano (moulding) *Other floors • cornerstone: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • windows: Montorfano (moulding) • coating: plaster FAÇADE (via San Dalmazio, 1962–66) *Ground floor • piers: Serizzo Ossola (squared block, voussoir) • cladding: Vallestrona (slab) • cornice: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) *First, second and third floors • cladding: Vallestrona (slab) • windows with pediment: Montorfano (moulding) BERCHET (VIA) Casa Borella Address: via Berchet 2 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with pilasters and arches Background: built in 1873–75 Architects: P. Bernasconi and P. Moraglia Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #27 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (moulding) • cladding (ground floor): Baveno (moulding) • coating (other floors): plaster and stucco BOSSI (PIAZZETTA) Edificio per uffici Address: piazzetta Bossi 2, via Boito Building description: an eight-storey corporate building featuring a recessed part in the centre and two projecting wings on the sides Background: built in 1958 as a corporate building (La Centrale Finanziaria); under renovation since 2018 Architect: P. Lingeri Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it

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FAÇADE • cladding: Baveno (slab); Balma (slab, below windows) CATENA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Catena 4 Building description: a five-storey building, like a tower, between the former Chase Manhattan building and the apse of the church of San Fedele Background: built in 1967–69 with a link (by L. Caccia Dominioni) to the apse of the church of San Fedele Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 403 FAÇADE • coating: plaster CINO DEL DUCA (VIA) Casa Parravicini Address: via Cino del Duca 2 Building description: a one-storey building with cornerstones. Background: built in the 17th century, restored in the 19th century Architect: unknown Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block), Ceppo Brembo (cellar windows) • masonry: brick • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (moulding), brick • decorative elements: terracotta • portal: Baveno (jambs) Casa Berchet Address: via Cino del Duca 4 Building description: a one-storey building with medieval aspect Background: built in the 15th century, restored in the 19th century Architect: unknown FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: brick • decorative elements: terracotta • portal: Serizzo Ossola (jambs) Palazzo Bolagnos (Visconti di Grazzano) Address: via Cino del Duca 8

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Building description: a noble palace featuring a colonnaded portal and balcony Background: built in the 18th century Architect: unknown Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • cellar windows: Baveno (moulded element) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco, Baveno (sill) • portal (columns): Baveno (pedestal, monolithic shaft), Boden (base), Viggiù (capital); Ceppo Brembo (inner jamb), Viggiù (inner lintel) • balcony: Viggiù (balustrade); Baveno (platform) CLERICI (VIA) Palazzo Clerici Address: via Clerici 5 Building description: a noble palace featuring two long wings and a court with porch Background: an older palace was enlarged in the early 18th century, then adapted to house the Royal Court in 1773–78. Later on, the palace was the seat of the Tribunal (Corte d’Appello), until 1940. Architect: F. Croce (?) References: Politecnico #86; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Baveno (sill); stucco (frame) • portal: Baveno (jambs); stucco (arch) COURT • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital); Boden (capital) • staircase: Baveno (balustrade, stair, statue) Former Olivetti Address: via Clerici 6 Building description: a corporate headquarters, recessed from the street and surrounded by two volumes without openings Background: built in 1952–54 as headquarters of Olivetti, then acquired by a bank Architects: M. Nizzoli, G.A. Bernasconi and A. Fiocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #371, Gramigna-Mazza p. 265 FAÇADE (central part) • cover: thin metallic plates • band (first floor): Botticino (slab) FAÇADE (right volume) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) FAÇADE (left volume) • cladding: Botticino (slab)

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Circolo Filologico Milanese Address: via Clerici 10 Building description: a two-storey building with a recessed façade featuring arches and piers Background: built in 1906 to house a school of foreign languages Architect: L. Perrone Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #133 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • coating: plaster *First floor • piers: plaster • capitals and arches: cast stone *Second floor • columns: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone CORSIA DEI SERVI (LARGO) San Vito in Pasquirolo Address: largo Corsia dei Servi 4 Building description: a small church with a two-orders façade Background: built around 1621 with a portal by Genovesino of 1627; after the destruction of World War II, the church is the sole remain of an old quarter Architects: G. Pietro Orobono; Genovesino (portal) Reference: Fiorio p. 237 FAÇADE *First order • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block), Beola (slab) • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Ceppo Brembo (capital); Molera (base, replaced) • coating and niches: plaster • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • coating and niches: plaster • window: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pilasters: plaster; Ceppo Brembo (base), stucco (capital) • entablature and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) PORTAL (Genovesino, 1626–27) • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (base, capital) • pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) SIDE • base: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • masonry (upper part): brick

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Terme Erculee (Herculean Baths) Address: largo Corsia dei Servi Building description: a thermal edifice on a rectangular basis (about 120x116 m) Background: built in the late 3rd century, destroyed during the Renaissance and totally deleted from the memory of the town (such writers as Latuada and Cantù supposed a location near the basilica of San Lorenzo). After the destruction of World War II, some remains were located in an area completely transformed near corso Europa. Reference: milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it REMAINS • masonry: pebbles with mortar joints (foundation); brick (regular courses); limestone blocks and splinters with mortar joints (foundation); limestone (squared blocks in regular courses) DECORATIVE ELEMENTS (now in the Civico Museo Archeologico) • sculptures: white Apuanian marble • mosaic: limestone (tesserae) EUROPA (CORSO) Edificio per uffici Address: corso Europa 10–12, via Cavallotti Building description: a six-storey office building featuring a façade with glass and a side with balconies Background: built in 1953–59 Architects: L. Caccia Dominioni and A. Agostini References: Grandi-Pracchi #380; Gramigna-Mazza p. 307 FAÇADE (corso Europa) • structure: metal • facing: glass FAÇADE (via Cavallotti) • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tiles) Edificio per uffici Address: corso Europa 11–13 Building description: a six-storey office building featuring a ceramic façade Background: built in 1963–66 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Grandi-Pracchi #450; Gramigna-Mazza p. 380 FAÇADE • porch (piers): reinforced concrete • cladding (lower part of piers): Serizzo Ossola • floor: Ghiandone (slab) • cladding: ceramics (rectangular tiles)

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Palazzo Litta Cusini (Litta Modignani) Address: corso Europa 16 Building description: a noble palace with a niche on the entrance and a colonnaded porch in the court Background: built in the 16th century, then transformed in the 18th century Architect: unknown References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base including cellar windows: Montorfano (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco (frame), Montorfano (sill) • portal: Montorfano (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) Edificio per uffici Address: corso Europa 18–20 Building description: a six-storey office building featuring a glassy façade Background: built in 1953–59 Architects: L. Caccia Dominioni and A. Agostini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 307 FAÇADE • structure: metal • facing: glass Galleria Strasburgo Building description: a curvilinear passage connecting corso Europa to via Durini • threshold: Porfido Monumentale (slab) • floor: mosaic of small square tesserae made of limestone, ophicalcite and marble (Arabescato Orobico, Botticino, Abbazia, Maiolica, black Prealp limestone, Rosso Levanto and white Apuanian marble) Edificio per uffici Address: corso Europa 22 Building description: a seven-storey office building marked by parallel lines of windows Background: built in 1955–57 Architect: V. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #391; Gramigna-Mazza p. 296 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: Montorfano (slab) FILODRAMMATICI (VIA) Teatro Filodrammatici Address: via Filodrammatici 1

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Building description: a theatre featuring a decorated façade with a recessed upper part Background: the first theatre was built in 1798–1800 (architect L. Canonica), the façade was built in 1904 and restored in 1970. Architects: G. Laveni and A. Avati (1904); L. Caccia Dominioni (1970) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #112 FAÇADE *Ground floor • pilasters (rustication): plaster • portals: Montorfano (moulding) • shelter: iron and glass *First floor • pilasters (rustication): plaster • windows: cast stone, plaster • entablature: cast stone *Second floor • pilasters (rustication): plaster • windows (columns): cast stone • arch and frieze: cast stone *Fourth and fifth floors, recessed • pilasters: plaster (rusticated) • arched window: cast stone • squared panels: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone FOSCOLO (VIA) Palazzo Haas Address: via Foscolo 1–3 Building description: a five-storey apartment building featuring a huge entrance with engaged columns Background: built in 1870–75 Architect: C. Mueller Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #23 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Montorfano • cladding (rustication): Montorfano (thick slab) • portal (engaged columns): Montorfano (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) *First floor • cladding (rustication): Montorfano • balcony: Montorfano (brackets); stucco (baluster, statue) *Other floors • coating: plaster • balconies: Montorfano (bracket); stucco (baluster) • windows: stucco (column, pediment) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), stucco (bracket)

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HOEPLI (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Hoepli 5 Building description: a five-storey corporate building with a reticulate façade Background: built in 1955–57, since 1958 it houses Hoepli bookshop Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini References: Grandi-Pracchi #390; Gramigna-Mazza p. 295; Biraghi-Granato #5 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • piers (porch): Baveno (slab) • floor (porch): Baveno, Montorfano, Rosso Pantheon (irregular slab) • cladding (partial): Baveno (slab) Edificio per uffici Address: via Hoepli 10 Building description: a five-storey corporate building featuring a high porch Background: built in 1957–59 Architect: G. Muzio FAÇADE *Ground floor • piers (porch): Baveno (slab, angular pattern) *Other floors • cladding: Baveno (slab) • portal: red granite (moulding) Other buildings of this street (address via Hoepli 2, 4, 6, 8 and via Hoepli 1, 3), show a cladding made of Baveno. LIBERTY (PIAZZA DEL) Apple store Address: piazza del Liberty 1 Building description: a fountain and a glass prism stand over a wide staircase leading to an underground store Background: built in 2017–18 Architect: N. Foster and Partners Reference: Biraghi-Granato #6 FACING • fountain: Beola (thick slab), Larvikite (ground) • staircase: Beola (thick slab) • cladding (outside and inside): Beola (thick slab, edge bedding) Edificio per uffici “Torre Tirrena” Address: piazza del Liberty 4 Building description: a twelve-storey office/apartment building with coupled vertical structures

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Background: built in 1957–58, renewed in 2020–21 Architects: Eugenio and Ermenegildo Soncini References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 301; Biraghi-Granato #7 FAÇADES • structure: metal • cladding (on structure): ceramic (rectangular tile) • facing: glass • cladding (sector of galleria De Cristoforis under the Torre Tirrena): Negro Marquina (slab) Galleria De Cristoforis (1956) Building description: a “T-shaped” passage connecting corso Vittorio Emanuele to piazza del Liberty and to via San Pietro all’Orto • floor: Aurisina fiorito (slab), Porfido Monumentale (narrow slab); Trachite (sector under Torre Tirrena, slab) Palazzo Reale Mutua Address: piazza del Liberty 8 Building description: a four-storey building including balconies, pilasters and circular windows Background: built in 1956–63; the façade contains elements of the former Caffè-Concerto Trianon (corso Vittorio Emanuele 15, architects A. Cattaneo, G. Santamaria, 1902–05). Architects: G. and L. Muzio References: Bottoni #4, Grandi-Pracchi #100; Gramigna-Mazza p. 24 FAÇADE • cladding: Botticino (slab) TRIANON • pilasters, balconies, decorations: cast stone MATTEOTTI (CORSO) Palazzo Crespi Address: corso Matteotti 1, via Verri Building description: a six-storey apartment building on the confluence of two streets with a “tower” at the corner Background: built in 1928–30 Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #191; Gramigna-Mazza p. 119 FAÇADES (corso Matteotti, via Verri) • porch (piers and arches): Valcundria, Vico Canavese, gneiss (squared and polished block, voussoir) • columns: Musso (monolithic shaft) • cladding (inner part): Boden (slab) *First floor • cladding: Valcundria, Vico Canavese, gneiss (slab)

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*Other floors • cladding: Crevola (slab) • balconies (second floor): Valcundria, Vico Canavese, gneiss (slab) • windows, balconies (other floors): Crevola (moulding) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: corso Matteotti 5–9, via Montenapoleone Building description: a “V-shaped” apartment building with a deep porch, twin columns and a small tower on the corner Background: built in 1933–36 Architect: E. Lancia References: Grandi-Pracchi #286; Gramigna-Mazza p. 166 FAÇADES (corso Matteotti, via Montenapoleone) *Ground floor • porch (piers): Occhiadino (thick slab, pointed finish); Balma (base) • cladding (inner part): Boden (thick slab) • portal: Boden (moulding) • floor: Breccia Aurora (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Repen, Istria (thick slab, pointed finish); litoceramica • windows: Repen, Istria (thick slab, polished) Torre SNIA Address: corso Matteotti 11, piazza San Babila Building description: two close buildings featuring a high porch, the taller one (corso Matteotti) was the first skyscraper in Milan (fifteen storeys) Background: built in 1935–37 Architect: A. Rimini References: Grandi-Pracchi #287; Gramigna-Mazza p. 176; Politecnico #157 FAÇADE (corso Matteotti) *Ground floor • porch (piers): Serpentinite (thick slab) • cladding (inner part): Serpentinite, Boden (slab) • portal: Serpentinite (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: trachyte (thick slab) • balcony: Serpentinite FAÇADE (piazza San Babila) *Ground floor • porch (piers): Serpentinite (thick slab) • cladding (inner part): Serpentinite, Boden (slab) *Other floors • cladding: trachyte, limestone, Serpentinite (thick slab) • balcony: trachyte

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MEDA (PIAZZA) Palazzo Bolchini Address: piazza Meda 3,5 Building description: a private palace featuring a porch and a façade adorned by obelisks Background: built in 1928–30, then completely transformed in 1973 Architects: P.G. Magistretti (1928); BBPR architects (1973) References: Grandi-Pracchi #190; Gramigna-Mazza p. 118 FAÇADE *Ground floor • porch (piers): Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • porch (columns): Serizzo Ossola (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • cladding: travertine (slab) • portal (columns): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) *First floor • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • balconies: Ceppo Brembo (balustrade); Baveno (bracket) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: Baveno (moulding) • cornerstone: Baveno (slab) Banca Popolare Address: piazza Meda 2–4, via San Paolo 16–18, corso Matteotti Building description: a four-storey building featuring high columns and pediment Background: built in 1928–31 Architect: G. Greppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #193; Gramigna-Mazza p. 127 FAÇADE (piazza Meda) *Ground floor • base: Valcundria (squared block) • piers and arches: Ghiandone (squared block, voussoir) • windows: Dubino (moulding) *Other floors (central part) • columns: Ghiandone (superimposed drum), metal (base and capital) • cladding: Valle Strona (slab) • balconies: Moncervetto (moulding) • windows: Moncervetto (moulding) • entablature: gneiss, Moncervetto (frieze) • eaves cornice: gneiss (moulding) • pediment: gneiss (moulding); plaster (rustication) *Other floors (side parts) • cladding: white marble (slab fragment, edge-bedding) • windows: Moncervetto (moulding)

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FAÇADE (piazza Meda 2 – via San Paolo and piazza Meda – corso Matteotti corners) *Portal • base and stairs: Valcundria (squared block) • columns: Moncervetto (base, shaft, capital), Valcundria (pedestal) • frame (portal): Valcundria (moulding) • pilasters and cladding: Ghiandone (thick slab) *Upper floors • cornerstone: Ghiandone (thick slab) • cladding: white marble (slab fragment, edge bedding) • windows: Moncervetto (moulding) • entablature: gneiss, Moncervetto (frieze) • eaves cornice: gneiss (moulding) • pediment with statue: gneiss, white Apuanian (statue) FAÇADE (via San Paolo 16, 18) *Ground floor • base: Valcundria (squared block) • piers and arches: Ghiandone (squared block, rustication) • windows: Vico Canavese (moulding) • portals with broken pediment: Vico Canavese (moulding) *Other floors • pilasters: Valle Strona (pedestal), Ghiandone (shaft, thick slab); metal (base and capital) • balconies: Valle Strona (thick slab) • windows: Moncervetto (moulding) • cladding: white marble (slab fragment, edge bedding) • entablature: gneiss, Moncervetto (frieze) Former Chase Manhattan Bank Address: piazza Meda, via Hoepli 7 Building description: a semi-circular building with metallic structure and huge polygonal arches Background: built in 1958–69 Architect: Studio BBPR References: Grandi-Pracchi #442; Gramigna-Mazza p. 398; Politecnico #182; BiraghiGranato #4 PORCH • structure (piers and arches): metal (beam) • floor: Baveno (irregular tesserae); Porfido monumentale (slab) FAÇADE • structure: metal • windows: trachyte (slab) MONFORTE (CORSO) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: corso Monforte 2–4, piazza San Babila, via Borgogna, piazzetta Giordano

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Building description: a “U-shaped”, eight-storey edifice with a deep porch and four big windows in the main façade Background: built in 1939–48 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli, E. Soncini, G. De Min and A. Rimini References: Grandi-Pracchi #302, Gramigna-Mazza p. 207 FAÇADES (piazza San Babila, corso Monforte, via Borgogna) • piers (porch): Chiampo (slab) • portals: Rosso Verona (moulding) • floor: Rosso Verona, white veined Apuanian marble (slab) *First and second floors • cladding: Chiampo (slab, different finishing) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (mosaic tesserae) FAÇADE (piazzetta Giordano) *Central part • cladding: ceramic (mosaic tesserae); Rosso Verona (windows) *Side wings • cladding: Chiampo (slab) MORONE (VIA) Casa Manzoni Address: via Morone 1 Building description: a noble two-storey building with a façade decorated by terracotta elements Background: built in the 18th century, the façade on piazza Belgioioso was decorated in 1864 Architect: A. Boni (1864) References: Politecnico #104; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (piazza Belgioioso and via Morone) • base: Saltrio (black variety, thick slab) • coating: plaster (graffito) • decorative elements: terracotta • portal: terracotta, Varenna (pedestal) FAÇADE (via Morone) • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • balcony: Molera (railing); Serizzo (platform), Montorfano (bracket) OMENONI (VIA DEGLI) Casa degli Omenoni Address: via degli Omenoni 3 Building description: a small building with caryatids (“Omenoni” namely “big men”) on the first order (sculptor A. Abondio) and engaged columns on the second one

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Background: built in 1565 to house the sculptor L. Leoni; the interior was transformed in 1929 Architects: L. Leoni (1565); P. Portaluppi (1929) References: Grandi-Pracchi #192, Politecnico #65, lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, thick slab) • caryatids: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) • portal with two caryatids: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings); Baveno (pedestal) • entablature and balconies: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) *First floor • coating, engaged columns, niches: plaster • cornice with statues: stucco *Second floor • coating: plaster SAN BABILA (PIAZZA) Palazzo del Toro Address: piazza San Babila 1, 3 Building description: a curvilinear edifice with a deep porch, built to host an insurance company and a theatre Background: built in 1937–40 on the site of the former Galleria De Cristoforis Architects: E. Lancia and R. Merendi References: Grandi-Pracchi #288, Gramigna-Mazza p. 189 FAÇADES *Ground floor • porch (piers): Predazzo (thick polished slab); Finale (thick slab, also with curvilinear cut) • base: Predazzo (thick slab) • cladding (inner part): Gabria Tomadio (slab) • portals: Arzo (slab), Predazzo (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Finale (thick slab) • pilasters among the central windows: Rosso Holla (slab) • cladding (corso Matteotti, upper floors): litoceramica GALLERIA DEL TORO (a “T-shaped” passage, entries located at piazza San Babila, corso Matteotti and corso Vittorio Emanuele) • ceiling (entry piazza San Babila): Gabria Tomadio (slab) • cladding (entry piazza San Babila): Aurisina (slab) • cladding (other entries): travertine (slab) San Babila Address: piazza San Babila. Building description: a three naves church with a bell tower on the right side

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Background: founded in the 5th century; the neo-Romanesque façade was built in the mid-19th century; this new façade completely deleted the baroque façade planned by architect A. Trezzi Architects: A. Trezzi (17th century); P. Cesa Bianchi (façade) References: Grandi-Pracchi #36; Fiorio p. 182; Politecnico #15 FAÇADE • central part (arch, entablature, window): Angera (squared block) • portal (central): Angera, Musso (jambs), Ghiandone (lintel); Musso (jambs and lintel of inner portal) • side parts: brick together with insertion of other stones (Angera, Ghiandone, Serizzo) • portals (side): Ghiandone (moulding) SIDES • masonry: brick SAN FEDELE (PIAZZA) San Fedele Address: piazza San Fedele Building description: a Jesuit complex including a single nave church with two squared bays Background: built in 1569, the dome was added in 1684, the apse was prolonged in 1723, the façade was finished in 1835. The church remained untouched after the aerial bombings (1943), but the complex was almost totally destroyed. Architects: Pellegrini, M. Bassi, F.M. Ricchino (dome) References: Fiorio p. 149; Politecnico #67 FAÇADE *First order • base: Montorfano, Baveno, Ghiandone (squared block) • masonry with pedestals: Angera (block) • engaged columns: Angera (base, superimposed drum, capital) • reliefs: Angera • entablature: Angera (moulding) • staircase: Baveno (moulding) *Portal • columns: Baveno (left shaft monolithic, right shaft in two elements) • pediment: Angera (moulding) • frame: Angera (outer jambs and lintel); Baveno (inner jambs and lintel) *Second order • masonry with pedestals: Angera (square block) • engaged columns: Angera (base, shaft, capital) • window: Angera (pedestal, balustrade); Baveno (shaft); Angera (base, capital), Angera (pediment) • entablature: Angera (moulding) • pediment: Angera (moulding) • relief (pediment): stucco INTERIOR • support (pedestal, column, pilaster): masonry with painted stucco (fake Baveno) • floor: Occhiadino, Nero, Arabescato orobico, Rosa del Garda, Chiampo, Alabaster

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LEFT SIDE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (pilasters and arches): plaster; Angera (arches) • engaged columns: Angera (pedestal, base, shaft drums, capital) • entablature with pediments: Angera (mouldings) • blind windows (frame): Angera (moulding) *Second order • masonry: brick (plaster coat) • engaged columns: Angera (drum) • windows: Angera (pedestal), Baveno (base, shaft, capital), Angera (curved pediment) • blind windows (frame): Angera (moulding) • entablature: Angera (mouldings) • eaves cornice (with caryatids): Angera (moulding) APSE *First order • base: Angera (squared block) • masonry: brick • engaged columns: Angera (pedestal, base, shaft drum, capital) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • masonry and pilasters: brick and Ceppo Brembo (block) DOME • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster • windows: Angera (mouldings) • entablature: plaster Centro San Fedele Address: piazza San Fedele 4 Building description: a four-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: the monastery, on the right of the church façade, was destroyed by the aerial bombings (August 1943); the present edifice, housing a cultural centre, was built in 1950 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (thick slab) • cladding (ground to second floors): Botticino (slab) • windows (frame): Botticino (moulding) • coating (third and fourth floors): plaster. Former Banca Nazionale del Lavoro Address: piazza San Fedele 1–3, via Marino Building description: a five-storey office building with a passage leading to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Background: built in 1945–50, after the destruction caused by the aerial bombings (1943). This area, located between two arms of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, was once occupied by

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Palazzo Sannazzari (early 18th century); then it was occupied (1872) by a famous theatre, entitled to Alessandro Manzoni, during the construction of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Sardinia granite (thick slab) • cladding (ground floor): Botticino (slab, pointed) • portals: Sardinia granite (moulding) *Other floors • cladding (other floors): Botticino (thick slab, pointed) • engaged columns: Botticino (moulding) • cornice and balusters: Botticino (moulding) PASSAGE • cladding: Sardinia granite (thick slab) • columns: Sardinia granite (monolithic shaft) SAN PAOLO (VIA) Palazzo Tarsis Address: via San Paolo 1 Building description: a noble palace with neo-classical façade Background: built in 1836–38, the interior was transformed many times; an upper floor was added after World War II, including the statues of the cornice Architect: L. Clerichetti Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • cladding: Baveno (thick slab) • columns and engaged columns with entablature: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • portal: Baveno (monolithic shaft) *Other floors • columns and engaged columns with entablature: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • windows, balconies: Saltrio (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding) Former Uffici INA Address: via San Paolo 7 Building description: a five-storey office building featuring a passage between two streets Background: built in 1964–66 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #462; Gramigna-Mazza p. 381 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Verde Alpi (slab) *Other floors

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Palazzo Spinola Address: via San Paolo 10 Building description: a noble palace with a two-orders façade and a colonnaded court Background: built in 1580–97; transformed after 1948 Architects: M. Bassi (attributed); A Cassi Ramelli (1948) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, coarse grained) • cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, fine grained) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • corner stone: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COURT • porch: Montorfano (monolithic shafts; engaged shafts); Boden (bases) • loggia: Montorfano (four monolithic shafts) • coating: plaster • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo Corio (former Cassa di Risparmio) Address: via San Paolo 12 Building description: a two-storey noble palace featuring windows with pediment Background: built in 1859, since 1872 corporate headquarters (Cassa di Risparmio); the interior was completely transformed later on Architect: E. Terzaghi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #4; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Simona (squared block) • pilasters: Angera (squared block) • windows (frame, pediment): Angera (moulding) • portal with pediment: Angera (moulding) • coating: plaster *First and second floors • windows with pediment: Angera (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Angera (moulding) • upper arch: Angera (moulding) SAN RAFFAELE (VIA) San Raffaele Address: via San Raffaele

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Building description: a single nave church with hermae and columns Background: built since 1575 (first order) on a medieval site; the second order was built in 1892 Architects: Pellegrini; Cesa Bianchi (1892) References: Fiorio p. 226; Politecnico #69 FAÇADE *First order • base: Angera (squared block) • masonry: Angera (squared block) • hermae: Angera (moulding); Oira (decorative panel) • three portals: Boden (jamb) *Second order • coating: plaster • columns and pilasters: plaster, Oira (base and capital) • window: Macchiavecchia (column) • entablature and pediment: artificial stone; Oira (central decoration and frieze) INTERIOR • columns: Baveno (monolithic shafts) Edificio polifunzionale Address: via San Raffaele 6 Building description: a six-storey building with different functions and featuring a sharp corner; located on the east–west axis of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Background: built in 1985–91 occupying a triangular area left by aerial bombings and including a part of the former Casa Sartorelli (S. G. Locati, 1886) Architect: E. Battisti References: Gramigna-Mazza pp. 506–07; Biraghi-Granato #2 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Serizzzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: Baveno (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Baveno (large slab) and Serizzo Ossola (small slab) *Passage (via San Raffaele – via Santa Radegonda): Serizzo Ossola, Balma (floor); Serpentinite, Verde Guatemala (cladding) Former Casa Sartorelli Address: via San Raffaele 6 Building description: a narrow four-storey building Background: built in 1886–87 as a firearms store, then transformed into a hotel in 2015; the façade is now partially included in “Edificio polifunzionale” (E. Battisti, 1985) Architect: S.G. Locati Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #41 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Botticino (moulding) • pilasters, columns, arches: Botticino (moulding)

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• spandrels: stucco *Second and third floors • pilasters, windows (columns, pediment), balconies: Botticino (moulding) *Fourth floor • pilasters, windows (columns, arches): Botticino (moulding) • frieze of the upper entablature: terracotta • statues: terracotta • eaves cornice: Botticino (moulding) SCALA (PIAZZA DELLA) Teatro alla Scala Address: piazza della Scala, via Filodrammatici 2, via Verdi Building description: a theatre designed for live performance (opera, symphony), including a façade with a porch to protect the coaches; a theatrical museum is housed in a building set on the left side. Background: built on the site of the church of Santa Maria alla Scala, in order to replace the Ducal theatre, set near the Royal palace and destroyed by a fire (1776). The theatre was hit by aerial bombings (1943) and rapidly rebuilt (1945–46) sometimes using artificial stone instead of natural. An elliptical-shaped addition, including a new stage, was added in 2002–04. A second addition (2019–22) occupies an area on the rear (via Verdi 3). Architects: G. Piermarini (1776), M. Botta and E. Fabbri (additions 2002 and 2022) References: Politecnico #84; Biraghi-Granato #3 FAÇADE (theatre) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Baveno (thick slab) • porch (piers, rustication): Baveno (squared block) • porch (arches, rustication): Baveno (voussoir) *First floor • balustrade: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • pilasters: Viggiù (slab) • engaged column: Viggiù (moulding); stucco (capital) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) *Second floor • windows and pilasters: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • pediment: Viggiù (mouldings); stucco (relief) • balustrade: Viggiù, Vicenza (vase). FAÇADE (left side, museum) • porch (piers): Montorfano (squared blocks) • porch (arches): plaster (rustication) • coating (first and second floor): plaster • pilasters (first and second floor): plaster, Viggiù (base and capital) • entablature: stucco

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ADDITIONS • cladding: Botticino (slab) Former Banca Commerciale (first building) Address: piazza della Scala 6 Building description: a four-storey building with a contrast between the ground floor (black) and the other floors (white) Background: built in 1905–11 on the north-western side of piazza della Scala, a square created after the demolition (1857) of the block between Palazzo Marino and Teatro alla Scala. Since 2011 it has housed a painting gallery (Gallerie d’Italia). Architect: L. Beltrami References: Grandi-Pracchi #131; Gramigna-Mazza p. 57 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Castione (squared block) • pillars: Castione (squared block) • arches: Castione (voussoir) *First and second floor • cladding (rustication at first floor): Botticino (thick slab) • windows with pediment or arch: Botticino (mouldings) • entablature: Botticino (moulding) • rounded elements: Macchiavecchia • eaves cornice with balustrade: Botticino (moulding) *Central part • engaged columns: Botticino (superimposed drum) • pediment: Botticino (moulding) INTERIOR • floor: Botticino and Verona (white and red slab) • columns, panels: Macchiavecchia (shaft, slab) CAVEAU • staircase: Botticino (cladding); Baveno (stair) • support: Botticino (columns of vestibule); Castione (column shafts) Former Banca Commerciale (addition to first building) Address: largo Mattioli 3,5 Building description: a colonnaded façade with arches on the ground; a tower rises on the right side on via degli Omenoni Background: built in 1928–32, close to the right side of the first building, on the site of the church of “San Giovanni Decollato” or “San Giovanni alle Case Rotte” (Ricchino, since 1645) Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 130 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) • pillars and arches: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab)

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• doors (frame): Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) *Other floors • engaged columns: Aurisina (five superimposed drums) • balconies among columns: Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) • cladding: Aurisina (thick slab) • windows: Aurisina (moulding), Gabria Tomadio (cladding around windows) TOWER (largo Mattioli, via Omenoni) *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) *Other floors • cladding: Aurisina (thick slab); Gabria Tomadio (recessed area) • balcony (brackets and window frame): Valcundria • balcony (balustrade): Aurisina (moulding) • upper balcony: Aurisina (moulding) Former Banca Commerciale (second building) Address: piazza della Scala 3 Building description: a four-storey office building featuring a rusticated base Background: the site is included in the block of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the edifice was built (1918–27) between two arms of Galleria in opposition of the first building of Banca Commerciale (1911); converted to Ragioneria Comunale in 1938 Architect: L. Beltrami References: Grandi-Pracchi #132; Gramigna-Mazza p. 88 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: Aurisina (squared block, rustication) • entrance: Serizzo Ossola (jambs and lintel); Aurisina (caryatids) *First floor • cladding and pilasters (rustication): Aurisina (thick slab) • windows with curved pediments: Aurisina (moulding) • balcony (first floor): Aurisina (moulding) • cornice: Aurisina (moulding) *Second floor • cladding: Aurisina (thick slab) • pilasters with hermae: Aurisina (thick slab) INTERIOR The use of different kinds of stone with polished surfaces features the entrance, the vestibule and the main staircase. The stones employed are Botticino, Varenna, Breccia Aurora, Siena yellow, Arabescato Orobico and Macchiavecchia. The vestibule at first floor includes Verde Alpi, Rosso Levanto, Rosso Francia, Apuanian white and Siena yellow. Palazzo Marino Address: piazza della Scala, piazza San Fedele Building description: a three-storey rectangular edifice on the long sides and two-storey on the short ones

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Background: the construction started in 1553 and only the façade on piazza San Fedele was completed. The Municipal Administration acquired the building in 1859 to house the mayor offices; the opposite façade was built in 1892 and a place (piazza della Scala) was created in front of it through the demolition of poor houses. Architects: G. Alessi (1553); L. Beltrami (1892) References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 63; Politecnico #63 MAIN FAÇADE (piazza San Fedele) *Ground floor • base, masonry, engaged columns in four drums, windows with rusticated columns, entablature: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, moulding) *First floor • masonry, fluted pilasters, windows with broken pediment, balcony: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, moulding) • portal with columns, pedestal, plinth, base, shaft in three drums, capital: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, moulding) *Second floor • masonry, caryatids, windows with triangular pediment, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (square block, moulding) OPPOSITE FAÇADE (piazza Scala) reproducing the architectural elements of the original one *Ground floor • base, rustication, engaged columns, windows with rusticated columns, entablature: Ceppo Brembo (squared block and moulding) *First floor • fluted pilaster, windows with broken pediment, herm, balustrade, entablature: Ceppo Brembo (squared block and moulding) *Second floor • pilasters with caryatids, windows with pediment, entablature, eaves cornice with balustrade: Ceppo Brembo (squared block and moulding) SIDE FAÇADES (via Case Rotte and via Marino) *Ground floor • base, rustication, engaged columns, windows with rusticated columns, entablature: Ceppo Brembo (squared block and moulding) *First floor • fluted pilasters, windows with broken pediment, herm, balustrade, entablature: Ceppo Brembo (squared block and moulding) SQUARE COURT • porch (twin columns): Boden (base), Baveno (shaft), Viggiù or Ceppo Brembo (capital) • porch (decorative elements, entablature with meander): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • loggia (piers with herm, balustrade, decorative elements): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) VITTORIO EMANULELE II (CORSO) Former Magazzini Bonomi Address: corso Vittorio Emanuele 8 Building description: a department store marked by the structural elements Background: built in 1902–07. Completely transformed in 1963: the façade was included in a new building.

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Architects: A. Bonomi (1902); G. and L. Muzio (1963) References: Bottoni #3, Grandi-Pracchi #107; Gramigna-Mazza p. 38 FAÇADE • structure: cast iron • pedestals of metallic piers: Baveno (squared block) • balconies: artificial stone, cast stone Edificio per uffici e abitazioni Address: corso Vittorio Emanuele 24, 28 Building description: a five-storey building with a porch without piers Background: built in 1968–72 Architect: Studio BBPR References: Grandi-Pracchi #466; Gramigna-Mazza p. 417 FAÇADES • porch (inner piers): metal • cladding: Silipol (concrete panel) • floor: Rosso Verona, Botticino (triangular slab) San Carlo Address: corso Vittorio Emanuele Building description: a central planned church with dome and porch, facing a squared place with a porch on two opposite sides Background: built since 1838, the dome was erected in 1843–47; partially destroyed by the aerial bombings (1943), the left side of the porch was completely rebuilt after World War II. Architects: C. Amati (plan) and F. Pizzagalli (dome) References: Fiorio p. 191; Politecnico #96 FAÇADE • porch (columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft); stucco (capital) • pilasters: Baveno (squared block) • inner coating (rustication): plaster • pediment: Baveno (mouldings) • portal: Baveno (jamb, lintel); Macchiavecchia (frieze) DOME • coating: plaster • engaged columns: artificial stone INTERIOR • columns (free-standing and engaged): Baveno (monolithic shaft) TWO SIDES PORCH • columns: Baveno (twenty-four monolithic shafts – twelve for each side) • coating: plaster (rustication) Galleria del Corso Address: corso Vittorio Emanuele, piazza Beccaria Building description: a double eight-storey building featuring an inner street with a central dome

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Background: built in 1926–30 Architects: L. Cossutti, U. Patetta (front corso Vittorio Emanuele); P.G. Magistretti (front piazza Beccaria, 1928–30) References: Grandi-Pracchi #182, Gramigna-Mazza p. 116. FAÇADE (corso Vittorio Emanuele) • cladding (lower part): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, rustication) • arch: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (upper part): artificial stone (rustication) • decorative elements: cast stone FAÇADE (piazza Beccaria) • base: Beola (thick slab) • pilasters: travertine (slab) • arch: travertine (slab as voussoir); Beola (piers, thick slab) • coating (upper floors): plaster VAULT and DOME • structure: metal; glass

Chapter 4

From Ca’ Granda to piazza Missori

ALBRICCI AND GONZAGA (VIA) This street shows a series of modern buildings as result of a wide plan of demolitions and replacements, which lasted from the thirties to the fifties, in the area of an ancient quarter called “Bottonuto”; the demolitions were also made easier by the destruction caused by the aerial bombings of World War II. Via Albricci was a branch of the new circular road, called “Racchetta”, already built from piazza San Babila to piazza Missori (through corso Europa and via Larga); the plan to reach northward via Carducci (from via Albricci through Sant’Alessandro and the archaeological area of the Roman Imperial Palace – via Cappuccio) remained unachieved following new instances of town planning and of preservation of the historical areas. Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Gonzaga 4, 6 (Palazzo Missori) Building description: a triangular-shaped, six-storey building with a short tower on the corner (three storeys) and a deep porch on two sides Background: built in 1933–38 Architect: M. Piacentini References: Grandi-Pracchi #283, Gramigna-Mazza p. 179 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • porch (piers): Abbazia (slab) • porch (floor): Serizzo (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Botticino (slab) Address: via Albricci 1, 3, 5; via Paolo da Cannobio Building description: a nine-storey building with a recessed façade Background: built in 1949–52 Architect: G. Muzio References: Bottoni #18, Grandi-Pracchi #363, Gramigna-Mazza p. 236; Biraghi-Granato #11 FAÇADES • base: Valcundria (slab) • cladding (ground and first floors): Galleggione (slab) • portals: Valcundria (moulding) • cladding (other floors): Botticino (slab) DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-5

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RECESSED FAÇADE • cladding (ground and first floors): Valcundria (slab) • balconies: mosaic NOTE: the building on the left side (via Gonzaga 5, 7 – G. Muzio) is very similar and it features a high porch with cladding made of Galleggione (slab) and two doorways with a frame made of Verrucano (moulding). Address: Paolo da Cannobio 33 (side by side to Albricci 8) Building description: a seven-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1949 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Bottoni #16, Grandi-Pracchi #262, Gramigna-Mazza p. 221 FAÇADE • cladding (ground to second floors): Perlino (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica (tile) Address: via Albricci 8 Building description: a seven-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1939–42; the building remained untouched while the nearby buildings were badly damaged by the aerial bombings (1943) Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Bottoni #17, Grandi-Pracchi #262, Gramigna-Mazza p. 200 FAÇADE • cladding (ground to second floors): Chiampo (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica (tile) Address: via Albricci 10, piazza Velasca 2 Building description: an eight-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1953–56 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Grandi-Pracchi #375, Gramigna-Mazza p. 285 FAÇADE • cladding: Chiampo (slab) Address: piazza Velasca 4 (side by side to Velasca 2) Building description: a seven-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1950–52 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Bottoni #15, Grandi-Pracchi #361, Gramigna-Mazza p. 237; Biraghi-Granato #12 FAÇADE • cladding (ground to third floors): Baveno (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica (tile) DIAZ (PIAZZA) Palazzo INA (Istituto Nazionale Assicurazioni) Address: piazza Diaz 6 Building description: a huge six-storey building with a tower and an arch crossing the street (via Giardino, northern side) Background: built in 1933–36

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Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #284, Gramigna-Mazza p. 165 PORCH • floor: Crevola (thick slab) • piers: Dubino (thick slab) • cladding: Dubino (thick slab), Rosso Pantheon (thick slab) • portals: Dubino (slab) FAÇADE • cladding: Ornavasso (slab); plaster TOWER • porch (engaged columns): Ornavasso (curved slab) • cladding (tower): Bardiglio Nuvolato San Nicola (thick slab) • upper loggia: veined marble (pier) FESTA DEL PERDONO (VIA) Former Ospedale Maggiore (Ca’ Granda) Address: via Festa del Perdono 3, 5, 7 Building description: a huge rectangular building around a main court with porch and loggia; other eight minor courts stand on the sides (four for each side); the south-eastern side once faced the Naviglio Background: the first part (right), with a porticated façade, was built in 1456; the second one (centre), with the main court, was built in the early 17th century; the third one (left), was built in the late 18th century. The building housed the main hospital until 1936; then a large part of the building was destroyed after the World War II bombings (August 1943). A long reconstruction (architects L. Grassi and E. Nichelli) allowed the transformation as headquarters of the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano) since 1958. Architects: Filarete (15th century); Ricchino (17th century) Reference: Politecnico #42; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (15th century) *Ground floor • base: brick, Montorfano (thick slab) • porch (columns): Serizzo Ossola (base, shaft, capital) • porch (arches): terracotta; Angera (bust on spandrel) • entablature: terracotta *Second order • masonry: brick • windows: terracotta (frame); Angera (column) FAÇADE (17th century) *Ground floor • base: Angera (moulding) • cellar windows (frame): Montorfano (squared block) • masonry: brick • columns: Montorfano (base, shaft, capital); Angera (upper pedestal); Montorfano (lower pedestal) • arches: terracotta; Angera (bust on spandrel)

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• windows: terracotta; Angera (sill, column) • entablature: terracotta *First floor • masonry: brick • windows: terracotta; Angera (column, bust) • eaves cornice: Angera (moulding) MAIN PORTAL (17th century) *First order • base (lower part): Montorfano (squared block) • base (upper part): Angera (moulding) • columns, pilasters: Angera (pedestal); Montorfano (monolithic shaft); Boden (base); stucco (capital) • portal (frame): Montorfano (moulding) • niches (frame, statue): Angera (moulding) • entablature: Angera (moulding) *Second order • columns, pilasters: Angera (pedestal); Montorfano (shaft); Boden (base); stucco (capital) • central window (pilasters, volutes, pediment): Angera (moulding) • niches (frame, statue): Angera (moulding) • entablature and pediment: Angera (moulding) FAÇADE (18th century) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: Baveno (shaft); stucco (capital) • coating: plaster • entablature: Saltrio (moulding) • portals: Baveno (frame) • side (pilasters): Angera (pedestal); Baveno (shaft); stucco (capital) • side (window): Baveno (frame) *First floor • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (frame) • loggia: Baveno (shaft) • loggia (serlian motif): Baveno (piers and columns, entablature, arch) • entablature: Saltrio (moulding) MAIN COURT (17th century) • porch: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (capital), Boden (base); Angera (bust on spandrel) • loggia: Baveno and Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Saltrio (capital), Boden (base), Montorfano (pedestal); Angera (bust on spandrel) Chiesa dell’Annunciata Address: located in the main court, hidden by the colonnaded porch References: Fiorio p. 239 ENTRANCE • columns: Baveno (shaft), Saltrio (capital), Boden (base)

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APSE • underground floor (rustication): Baveno (ashlar) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Saltrio (base and capital) • coating: plaster • windows (sill and pediment): Saltrio (moulding) • eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding) NOTE: a portal (late 17th century) near the apse (once facing the Naviglio) is made of Ceppo Brembo (moulding) put in a brick masonry. ITALIA (CORSO) Palazzo Meroni Address: corso Italia 1 Building description: a decorated six-storey building with a curvilinear corner and a polygonal dome on the street confluence Background: built in 1914–24 Architects: C. Penati and C. Tenca References: Grandi-Pracchi #146, Gramigna-Mazza p. 89 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) • cladding (upper floors): artificial stone • pilasters, balconies, windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Palazzo Meroni Address: corso Italia 3 Building description: a six-storey building with a squared corner on the street confluence Background: built in 1926 Architect: C. Tenca Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 101 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: artificial stone • pilasters, balconies, windows: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: corso Italia 13, 15, 17 Building description: a complex of five apartment buildings different in shape, height and orientation; one edifice (corso Italia 13) protrudes perpendicularly with a sharp angle, another (corso Italia 17) stands in opposition; two edifices (corso Italia 15) are set perpendicularly; a fifth edifice stands obliquely below the protrusion (via Rugabella 21) Background: built in 1951–53 Architect: L. Moretti

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References: Bottoni #19, Grandi-Pracchi #369, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 254–55, Politecnico #180, Pierini-Isastia p. 225, Biraghi-Granato #14 FAÇADES (corso Italia 13) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) FAÇADES (corso Italia 15) • cladding: white Apuanian marble (small rectangular slabs; vertical disposition on the lower part, horizontal disposition in the upper part) • piers (ground floor): white Apuanian marble (slab on reinforced concrete) • entrances: white Apuanian marble (slab); Calacata (interior veneer, slab) FAÇADE (corso Italia 17) • cladding: glass • cladding (side): ceramic (small squared tile) FAÇADE (via Rugabella 21) • piers: concrete (rough plaster) • cladding (first floor): metal (vertical panel) • cladding (second floor): ceramic (small squared tile) Edificio per uffici Address: corso Italia 21, 25 – via Santa Sofia 28, 32 Building description: a group of different buildings with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1957–61 as corporate headquarters (Riunione Adraitica di Sicurtà); a complete renovation was undergone in 2021 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli, A. Rosselli and P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #396, Gramigna-Mazza p. 333 FAÇADE (corso Italia 21) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (slab) FAÇADE (corso Italia 23,25) • cladding (ground floor): metal (panel) • cladding (other floors): red granite Finland – African red (slab) • entrance (corso Italia 23): artificial stone (slab) FAÇADE (via Santa Sofia) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: artificial stone (panel) Complesso polifunzionale Address: corso Italia 22A, 24 Building description: a five-storey apartment and office building with two side wings in the foreground and a central body in the background Background: built in 1957–61 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Grandi-Pracchi #400, Gramigna-Mazza p. 334, Pierini-Isastia p. 345; BiraghiGranato #15 FAÇADE *Ground floor • piers (cladding): Ghiandone (slab) *Other floors • cladding: mosaic (ceramic tile) • windows: metal

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San Paolo Converso Address: corso Italia Building description: a single nave church featuring a façade with columns and sculptures Background: the church was built in the middle of the 16th century, together with a nunnery (demolished in 1804); the façade was built in 1613, and the left side was completed between 1599 and 1611. The church is now disused and granted to a private firm. Architects: Domenico Giunti (?); G.B. Crespi (façade); E. Turati (left side) References: Fiorio p. 281 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • engaged columns (sides): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • columns (centre): Baveno (pedestal, monolithic shaft), black Prealp limestone (base), Oira (capital) • windows with pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • cladding: Viggiù (squared block) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) • portal: Baveno (jambs, lintel), Viggiù (pediment), white Apuanian marble (relief, thick slab) *Second order • engaged columns (sides): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • columns (centre): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • cladding: Viggiù (squared block) • windows with pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • obelisks: Baveno (monolithic shaft) SIDE (left) *First order • stilobate and base: Ceppo Brembo, Ghiandone, Serizzo Ossola, Beola, Montorfano (squared block), plaster • engaged columns: Boden (base), plaster (shaft), Ceppo Brembo (capital) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • engaged columns: Ceppo Brembo (base), plaster (shaft), Viggiù (capital) • entablature and eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • coating: plaster LARGA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Larga 7 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a curvilinear façade Background: built in 1938 Architect: R. Ferrini References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 188

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FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: Beola (slab); Dubino (slab) • doorway (jambs): Dubino (curvilinear element) • balcony: Dubino (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Vicenza (squared slab) Uffici comunali Address: via Larga 23 Building description: a five-storey building on a rectangular plan Background: built in 1923 on the site of a workshop connected to Palazzo Reale Architect: R. Gerla References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 86 FAÇADES *Ground and first floor • base (rustication): Mergozzo (squared block) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (squared block) • windows: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows. Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • cornerstones: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber (former Teatro della Cannobiana) Address: via Larga 25 Building description: a theatre with a simple neo-classical façade Background: built in 1778–79, completely transformed after a fire in 1939 and restored again in 2000–22 Architects: G. Piermarini (1778); R. Gerla and A. Cassi Ramelli (1939) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • piers (lower part, rustication). Baveno (block) • coating: plaster • entrance (pilaster): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • cornice: Baveno (moulding) • coating (upper part): plaster • windows, pilasters: plaster MAZZINI (VIA) Banca Agricola Milanese Address: via Mazzini 9,11 Building description: a five-storey corporate headquarters with two symmetrical buildings on the sides

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Background: built in 1932–34 Architects: M. Piacentini, E. Rapisardi and G. Maggi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #282 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Second floor • cladding: Botticino (slab) • balcony: Botticino (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: litoceramica (tile) • windows (frames); cornices: Botticino (slab) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Mazzini 12 Building description: a three-storey building featuring a concrete grid Background: built in 1967 Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 392 FAÇADE • piers (ground floor): Baveno (pitched face) • support: reinforced concrete • balconies: Baveno (vertical support and balustrade, small block) MISSORI (PIAZZA) This wide space was created by demolitions of the quarter between Palazzo Reale and via Torino (former via Carlo Alberto). Some churches disappeared together with houses and palaces; new streets were opened flanked by huge edifices. Piazza Missori partially occupies the site of San Giovanni in Conca (now only a part of the apse survives); the north side (between via Mazzini and via Unione) shows a building (piazza Missori 2 – cladding made of Serpentinite) with curvilinear façade matching the never built circular road called “Racchetta”. Albergo dei Cavalieri Address: piazza Missori 1, via Albricci, via Paolo da Cannobio, corso Italia Building description: an eight-storey building with a curvilinear façade Background: built in 1949–50 as a hotel Architect: E. Lancia Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 228 FAÇADES *Ground to fourth floor • cladding: Chiampo (slab) • doorways: Chiampo (moulding); Balma (sill) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (mosaic, tesserae)

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former Cassa Nazionale Assicurazioni Sociali Address: piazza Missori 8–10 Building description: a five-storey building featuring a projecting part with columns Background: built in 1929–31, then transformed several times; since June 2021 it has housed the INPS (Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale) Architects: M. Piacentini and E. Rapisardi References: Grandi-Pracchi #275, Gramigna-Mazza p. 128 FAÇADE (piazza Missori, via Zebedia) *Ground and first floors • cladding: Ghiandone (thick slab) • windows: Dubino (frame) • portal: Dubino (jambs, lintel, sculpture) *Second to fourth floors • cladding with arches: Ghiandone (thick slab) • columns: Vallestrona (superimposed drum) • entablature: Ghiandone (thick slab) *Fifth floor • cladding with windows: Vallestrona (slab) • eaves cornice: Ghiandone (moulding) SIDE FAÇADE (via Mauri) *Ground and first floors • cladding: Ghiandone (thick slab) • windows: Dubino (frame) *Other floors • coating: plaster • cornerstones: Ghiandone REAR FAÇADE (via Mauri 1) *Ground and first floors • base: Ghiandone • cladding, windows, doorway: artificial stone (fake igneous rock) *Other floors • coating: plaster • cornerstones: artificial stone INTERIOR *Vestibule • cladding: Repen, Gabria Tomadio (slab) • columns: Gabria Tomadio • floor: Repen, Gabria Tomadio (slab) *Public room (circular) • floor: Botticino, Verde Roja (slab) • pilasters: red granite Sweden *Staircase (spiral) • doorway (frame): Botticino (moulding) • columns: Serpentinite (monolithic shaft) • floor: Botticino, Porfido Monumentale (slab) • stairs: Porfido Monumentale (moulding) • rail: wood

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*First floor • lobbies: Verde Roja, Gabria Tomadio, Porfido Monumentale, Abbazia (slab) San Giovanni in Conca Address: piazza Missori Building description: only a curvilinear fragment of the apse, above the crypt, is still standing Background: the original church was built in the 11th century (three naves on piers with dome together with a bell tower of the 16th century) near the palace of Barnabo Visconti. Starting from 1879 the first bays were subsequently destroyed; after the last demolitions of 1949, only a small part of the apse survived. The façade (14th century) was later applied to the church of “Valdese” rite (via Francesco Sforza). Architect: unknown References: Fiorio p. 254, Politecnico #20 APSE • foundation: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick • decorative elements: Angera (moulding). CRYPT • columns (shaft): Ceppo Brembo, Verona, Angera, Ghiandone, Serizzo, Aurisina, trachyte, white marble, Montorfano, Candoglia. In some cases, shaft is made of two superimposed fragments. • columns (capital): white marble, Ceppo Brembo, Trachite, Aurisina, Angera • masonry: irregular stone elements with lime mortar (a fragment of a basin, made of Porfido rosso antico, is inserted in the masonry) FAÇADE (now set in via Francesco Sforza) • masonry: brick • central part: Candoglia (squared block) NOTE: the church held the equestrian monument of Barnabo Visconti (Duke of Milan), work of Bonino da Campione (late 14th century), sculpted in a monolithic piece of Candoglia marble; the same marble was also employed for the columns supporting the sarcophagus. The monument was translated many times, and now it is exhibited at Museo del Castello Sforzesco. PANTANO (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Pantano 9 Building description: a five-storey office building, glassy façade Background: built in 1961–64 as headquarters of Assolombarda (Association of Lombard manufacturers) Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 366 FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • facing: metal frame and glass

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PIATTI (VIA DEI) Palazzo Isimbardi Pozzobonelli Address: via Piatti 4 Building description: a three-storey noble palace with modern façade Background: built in the 15th century, almost totally destroyed by the aerial bombings (1943); the reconstruction tried to restore the original court Architect: unknown; F. Reggiori (reconstruction) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster COURT • columns: Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shaft, base); Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (capital) • piers: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • arches, windows: terracotta • coating: plaster PORTA ROMANA (CORSO DI) Palazzo Acerbi Address: corso di Porta Romana 3 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with decorated windows and balconies Background: built in the early 17th century, renovated in the 18th century Architect: unknown References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • cellar windows: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portal and main balcony: Saltrio (moulding) • balconies: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo Annoni Address: corso di Porta Romana 6 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a colonnaded portal Background: built in 1631 Architect: F.M. Ricchino References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE

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*Ground floor • base (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cellar windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pilasters (rustication): Baveno (squared block) • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portal (frame): Saltrio (moulding) • portal (columns): Baveno (monolithic shaft); Grigio Boden (base); Saltrio (capital) • coating: plaster *First floor • balconies: Viggiù (balustrade) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COURT • porch (columns): Baveno (monolithic shaft), Grigio Boden (base), Viggiù (capital) • porch (pilasters): Baveno (thick slab) • coating: plaster • doorways (frame): Baveno (moulding) • paving: pebbles; Baveno (rails, thick slab) Edificio municipale Address: corso di Porta Romana 8, 10; via Rugabella Building description: a massive two-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1864–67 as a municipal school (Scuole Elementari, Tecniche e Magistrali), then transformed as Rettorato dell’Università degli Studi and again as Ufficio Elettorale Municipale Architect: A. Nazari Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #20 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters (main façade): Baveno • cladding (rustication): Montorfano (lower part, slab); plaster (upper part) • windows: terracotta • portals: Baveno (moulding) *First floor • pilasters: Viggiù (base, fluted shaft, capital) • arches: stucco • coating: plaster *Second floor • pilasters, arches, coating, eaves cornice: plaster, stucco Palazzo Mellerio Address: corso di porta Romana 13 Building description: a noble palace with two taller wings Background: built in 1750, the façade was moved back in the late 18th century in order to enlarge the street

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Architect: S. Cantoni (façade) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) • portal: Baveno (jamb, monolithic shaft), Saltrio (base, capital) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • pilasters: stucco • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Saltrio (moulding) • balcony: Viggiù (balustrade) • entablature and eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding), Beola (slab) Casa dei Bersaglieri Address: corso di Porta Romana 20 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with lancet windows Background: built in 1865 Architect: G. Palazzi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #15 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Baveno (slab) • windows: Baveno (moulding) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • portal: Baveno (moulding); stucco (statue) *Other floors • pilasters, windows: Saltrio (moulding) • coating: plaster • balcony: Baveno (bracket); Viggiu (balustrade) • windows: stucco • eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding) Cappella Trivulzio Address: corso di Porta Romana Building description: a tall chapel on a square plan, completely hiding the façade of the church of San Nazaro in Brolo Background: built in the first years of the 16th century, showing one of the first examples of the use of granite in Milan Architect: Bramantino References: Fiorio p. 279, Politecnico #56 FAÇADES

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*First order • pilasters: Montorfano (two pieces); Boden (base, capital) • masonry: brick • entablature: Montorfano (moulding) • portal: Boden (jambs and lintel) *Second order • pilasters: Montorfano (two pieces); Boden (base, capital) • masonry: brick • window: Montorfano (frame); Angera (column) • entablature: Montorfano (moulding) INTERIOR (octagonal plan) • coating: plaster on bricks San Nazaro in Brolo Address: corso di Porta Romana Building description: a single nave church with cross plan Background: originally (basilica Apostolorum) built in the late 4th century on the mid of the “Via Porticata” (two rows of porticoes along the first half-mile of the road to Rome, out of Porta Romana). The church was completely rebuilt in the 11th century, transformed after collapses (1571), decorated during the neo-classicism (P. Pestagalli, 1830) and again totally restored in a supposed original form (1946–63, E. Villa). In the early 16th century, the façade was hidden by the construction of Cappella Trivulzio. Architect: unknown References: Fiorio p. 276; Politecnico #6, #13 LEFT SIDE • base: Ghiandone, Serizzo Ossola, Serizzo Masino, Ceppo Brembo (squared block, reuse) • masonry: brick, Angera (small block) • portal: Angera (columns); Serizzo Masino (jamb, lintel) APSE • foundation: Ceppo (squared blocks, reuse) • base: Ghandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (squared block, reuse) • masonry: brick, Angera (small block) INTERIOR • clustered piers: Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (irregular block) • columns (included in clustered piers): Baveno (base, uncompleted shaft) • Cappella Tondani (right side): opus sectile floor with polygonal tiles made of black Prealps limestone and white marble; Giallo Siena, Portasanta Caldana (modern altar) NOTE: an underground room shows early Christian masonries made of bricks and pebbles (gneiss and limestone) arranged in herring-bone style. Santa Caterina Address: largo Richini, access through the church of San Nazaro Building description: a square church built between two arms of the church of San Nazaro Background: built around 1540, restored in 1946–63 Architect: Antonio da Lonate (?)

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References: Fiorio p. 279, Politecnico #59 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared blocks) • pilasters: Serizzo Ossola (base and capital); plaster (shaft) • coating: plaster • portal: Angera (jambs, lintel, pediment) • eaves cornice and pediment: brick, Beola (slab) SANT’ALESSANDRO (PIAZZA) Sant’Alessandro Address: piazza Sant’Alessandro Building description: a centrally planned church with a huge dome and two bell towers Background: the construction started in 1602 (Binago, lower part of the façade) then it was continued by Ricchino; the presbytery was built since 1653, the crypt since 1660 and the dome was erected in 1693–94; finally, the upper part of the façade with two bell towers was built in 1704–10 Architects: L. Binago, F. Ricchino; F. Castelli (crypt); G. Quadrio (dome) Reference: Fiorio p. 302 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (shaft); Baveno (base); stucco (capital) • columns: Ceppo Brembo (shaft); Baveno (base); stucco (capital) • niches: Angera (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings), Angera (frieze) *Second order • pilasters: plaster • window: plaster, stucco • volutes: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • cornice with statues: plaster SIDE FAÇADE (via Zebedia) • base: Baveno, Ceppo Brembo (block) • pilaster: Ceppo Brembo (base, capital) • coating: plaster BELL TOWERS • coating: plaster • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (base, shaft); Angera (capital) • bell chamber: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) INTERIOR • piers (lover part, cladding): Boden (moulding); Macchiavecchia (panel) • piers (upper part, columns): Boden (base), masonry with painted stucco (shaft, fake Baveno)

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Monastery of Sant’Alessandro Address: piazza Missori Building description: a four-storey building around a great court, occupying the rear side of the church of Sant’Alessandro and of Scuole Arcimbolde Background: built in the late 17th century as “Collegium of Barnabites” (joined to the church of Sant’Alessandro); the north side remained unfinished after the bombings of World War II. The building housed a school (Liceo Beccaria until 1958) and now houses a student dormitory. Architect: G.B. Paggi MAIN FAÇADE (piazza Missori) • basement: Baveno (squared block) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portals: Baveno (curvilinear moulding) • windows (sill): Baveno (moulding) • masonry: brick • pilasters: brick; Ceppo Brembo (base) • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), Baveno (bracket) Scuole Arcimbolde Address: piazza Sant’Alessandro 1 Building description: a complex of two-storey buildings around a court, close to the northern side of the church of Sant’Alessandro Background: built in 1664–84; damaged by the aerial bombings of World War II, it was restored to host (early 20th century) a faculty of the Università di Milano Architects: G.B. Piaggi (court), F. Castelli (façade) References: Politecnico #78 MAIN FAÇADE (piazza Sant’Alessandro) *Ground floor • base (lower part): Montorfano (squared block) • base (upper part) with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, slab) • coating: plaster • windows with pediment (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portal: Baveno (jambs), Saltrio (pediment) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *First floor • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • coating: plaster • entablature and eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COURT (four different façades) Entrance side (from piazza Sant’Alessandro) *Ground floor (porch) • base: Beola (slab) • columns: Montorfano (base, monolitihic shaft, capital)

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• entablature: Montorfano (mouldings) • arches: brick • inner wall: plaster, stucco (coating; pilaster, window, door) *First floor • masonry (pilasters): brick • windows: terracotta • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Left side: plaster, stucco *Ground and first floors • pilasters, doors, windows, arches: stucco • coating: plaster • entablature: brick • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Right side: brick, terracotta *Ground and first floors • pilasters, doors, windows, arches: stucco • masonry: brick • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Opposite side *Ground floor (porch) • base: Beola (slab) • columns: Montorfano (base, monolitihic shaft, capital) • entablature: Montorfano (mouldings) • arches: brick • inner side: plaster, stucco (coating; pilaster, window, door) *First floor • masonry (pilasters): brick • windows: terracotta • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo Pusterla Address: piazza Sant’Alessandro 4 Building description: a noble palace around a court with porch Background: built in the 17th century Architect: unknown References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • coating: plaster • portal (jambs): Baveno (moulding) COURT • portico (columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shafts, capital) Palazzo Trivulzio Address: piazza Sant’Alessandro 6 Building description: a noble palace with two side wings and a central portal with balcony

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Background: the original palace was completely rebuilt in 1707–13 Architect: G. Ruggeri (?) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base with cellar windows: Baveno (squared block); Ceppo Brembo (squared block), Beola (via Amedei) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco, Baveno (sill) • main portal (pilasters): Baveno (pedestal); Viggiù (shaft) • main portal (jambs): Baveno (inner part, moulding), Viggiù (outer part, moulding) • main portal (pediment): Viggiù (moulding) • side portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • window sills: Baveno (moulding) • balcony: Viggiù (moulding) FIRST COURT • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) SECOND COURT • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft); Viggiù (capital) STAIRCASE • vestibule: Baveno (monolithic piers, monolithic columns) • staircase: Baveno (stair, central pier); Viggiù (balustrade) ATRIUM with WELL • piers: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • well: Candoglia (moulding) PALAZZO MOZZANICA (PORTAL). This portal was translated from piazza San Babila when the Palazzo Mozzanica (15th century) was destroyed in the third decade of the 19th century. • portal: Rosso Verona (squared block); Saltrio (moulding) SANT’ANTONIO ABATE (VIA) Sant’Antonio Abate Address: via Sant’Antonio Building description: a single nave church with a simple neo-classical façade Background: a monastery was built in the 12th century, then demolished leaving the church (built in the late 14th century) and the cloister (mid-15th century). The church was rebuilt in the middle of the 15th century with a bell tower; the façade was built in the late 18th century. Architect: G.G. Tazzini (18th century) Reference: Fiorio p. 240 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Ceppo Brembo (base, capital)

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• coating: plaster • portal: Saltrio (moulding); Ceppo Brembo (pediment) • statues: white Apuanian marble • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • coating: plaster • window: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) BELL TOWER • masonry: brick • decorative elements: terracotta CLOISTER • porch (columns): masonry, Beola (stylobate); Baveno (monolithic shaft); Grigio Boden (base, capital) • arches and entablature: terracotta • walled up loggia (columns): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • right side (incorporated in the church wall): plaster (piers, arches, entablature) Palazzo Greppi Address: via Sant’Antonio 12 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with two courts Background: built in 1776, has housed a faculty of Università di Milano since the late 20th century Architect: G. Piermarini References: lombardiabeniculturali.it, Politecnico #83 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • cornerstone: Baveno (squared block) • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) • entablature: Saltrio (mouldings) • portal: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital; pilasters) *First floor • coating: plaster • balcony: Saltrio (balustrade) • windows with pediment (frame): Saltrio (moulding) *Second floor • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (frame) • eaves cornice: Beola; Saltrio (bracket) MAIN COURT (rectangular plan) • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • piers: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • entablature: Baveno (mouldings)

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STAIRCASE • doors: Baveno (plinth, monolithic shaft, entablature), Oira (base, capital), Viggiù (mask) • balustrade: Viggiù (moulding) • stairs: Baveno (slab) SANTO STEFANO (PIAZZA) San Bernardino alle Ossa Address: piazza Santo Stefano Building description: a single nave church with a palace-like, two-storey façade and an octagonal dome Background: built in the late 17th century, then transformed in 1750 Architects: A. Biffi (1679); C.G. Merlo (1750) Reference: Fiorio p. 189 FAÇADE • base: Montorfano (squared block) • portal (main): Baveno (jambs, lintel; moulding) • portals (sides, with pediment): Ceppo Brembo (moulding); Baveno (base) • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster Ossario (Charnel house) Address: piazza Santo Stefano Building description: a square planned chapel on the right side of San Bernardino Background: built in 1695; the façade was built in 1776 Architect: A. Biffi Reference: Fiorio p. 189 FAÇADE *First order • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo (moulding) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • pilasters: plaster; Ceppo Brembo (base, capital) • coating: plaster Santo Stefano Maggiore Address: piazza Santo Stefano Building description: a five naves church with a tall bell tower Background: the first church (5th century) was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in the 11th century; a new construction, led by the cardinal Carlo Borromeo, was carried out in the late 16th century; the bell tower was built in the 17th century after a collapse Architects: G. Meda or A. Trezzi Reference: Fiorio p. 231

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FAÇADE *First order • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (shaft, capital) Viggiù (base); Angera (hermae on central pilasters) • niches with statues: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • portals: Ceppo Brembo (jamb, lintel, pediment) • entablature with curved pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Second order • pilasters: plaster; Ceppo Brembo (base, capital) • pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • niches with statues: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • volutes: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • obelisks: Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) APSE • masonry: brick BELL TOWER • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (first order): artificial stone • masonry: brick • pilasters and niches (other orders and bell chamber): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) NOTE: in front of the bell tower stands up a pier of the first church, made of blocks of Ghiandone (lower part) and Ceppo Brembo together with bricks (upper part)

SONCINO (VIA) Palazzo Stampa di Soncino Address: via Soncino 2, via Torino Building description: a huge two-storey noble palace with a tall tower over the portal Background: a series of constructions, then connected in a single noble palace (first half of the 16th century); the façade was built in the late 19th century around a solid three-storey tower (third decade of the 16th century) Architects: C. Lombardi (tower), L. Franchi (façade) References: Politecnico #58, lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Soncino) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • entablature: Viggiù (mouldings) • portal (columns and pilasters with pedestals): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • balcony: Baveno (bracket), Viggiù (balustrade)

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*Other floors • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) TOWER • coating: plaster • cornices, windows: stucco FAÇADE (via Torino) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • entablature: Viggiù (mouldings) • portal (pilasters with pedestal): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • balcony: Baveno (bracket), Viggiù (balustrade) *Upper floors • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) UNIONE (VIA) Palazzo Erba-Odescalchi Address: via Unione 5 Building description: a noble palace with moulded window and a colonnaded portal, inside it is a famous helical staircase Background: built in the late 16th century, now houses a police department Architect: Pellegrini (?) References: Politecnico #70, lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal (engaged column): Viggiù (shaft) • portal (pediment): Viggiù (moulding) • windows with broken pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • balcony: Viggiù (balustrade); Baveno (bracket) *First floor • coating: plaster • windows, pediment, statues: Viggiù • balcony: Montorfano (bracket), Viggiù (balustrade) *Second floor • coating: plaster • windows: Viggiù • eaves cornice: Beola (slab)

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COURT • columns (portico): Boden (base), Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (capital) • coating: plaster, stucco (arches) • framework: Viggiù (moulding) • portals: Viggiù with Macchiavecchia (mouldings) STAIRCASE • balustrade: Viggiù (mouldings), Baveno (stairs), stucco (decorations) VELASCA (PIAZZA) Torre Velasca Address: piazza Velasca 5 Building description: a tall “mushroom” with evidence of the structural elements; huge brackets support the upper part Background: built in 1950–58; in 2021 a complete restyling was undergone Architects: Studio BBPR (Banfi, Belgioioso, Peressutti, Rogers) References: Grandi-Pracchi #374; Gramigna-Mazza p. 302; Politecnico #179; Pierini-Isastia p. 251; Biraghi-Granato #13 VESTIBULE • base: trachyte (slab) • entrance (cladding): Baveno (thick slab) ELEVATION • structure: concrete • prefabricated panels: artificial stone (mortar made of Portland cement and splinters of an Ammonitic red limestone)

Chapter 5

From Carrobio to Cordusio and piazza Affari

AFFARI (PIAZZA) A square built in 1928–40, on the site of the Roman theatre, with a series of buildings planned to group the whole Boards of Trade of Milan. Former Palazzo della Borsa Address: piazza Affari (northern side) Building description: a huge façade with four columns and carved decorations Background: built in 1928–31 on the site of the Roman theatre (a plan of the theatre is reported on a plaque on the left corner of the façade) Architect: P. Mezzanotte References: Grandi-Pracchi #274, Gramigna-Mazza p. 126 FAÇADE • base (sides): Ghiandone (squared block) • staircase: Ghiandone (squared block) • columns, pedestals, windows with pediment, niches, entablature, pediment: travertine (edge bedding, squared block, slab) • statues: travertine SIDES (via San Vittore al Teatro) • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • piers and arches, windows (ground floor): travertine (squared block) • cladding (other floors): clinker • bas-reliefs: travertine INTERIOR • atrium (floor): Cipollino apuano, Arabescato apuano (slab) • atrium (cladding): Cipollino apuano, Breccia Stazzema (slab) • circular staircase: Arabescato apuano (pier, balustrade, stair – moulding), Cipollino Apuano (baluster, moulding) • large hall: Bardiglio and white Apuanian marble (cladding pillar, slab), Arabescato apuano (wall veneer, slab) Address: piazza Affari 3 (west side) Building description: a six-storey building with great windows on via San Vittore al Teatro Background: built in 1938–39 DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-6

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FAÇADES • base: Balma (slab) • cladding: Chiampo (slab, pointed finish) • portals: Chiampo (moulding) Address: piazza Affari 2 (east side) Building description: a five-storey building with high portal Background: built in 1938–39 FAÇADES • base: travertine (slab) • cladding: travertine (slab) • windows: travertine (moulding) • portal (frame): travertine (moulding) • portal (bas-relief): travertine (carving) Address: piazza Affari (south side); via della Posta 8,10 Building description: a five-storey building with porch, terraces and two arches Background: built in 1939 Architect: E. Lancia Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #294 FAÇADES *Ground to second floor • base: Balma (slab) • floor: Balma (slab), ceramic (small squared tile) • piers: Botticino (squared block, curvilinear edge), Balma (base) • cladding: Botticino (slab, steaked surface) *Upper floors • cladding and side windows: Botticino (slab) • cladding: litoceramica • terraces (balustrade): Botticino (moulding) ARCHES on the side streets • cladding: Botticino (slab) • voussoir: Botticino (slab) Roman theatre Address: piazza degli Affari Building description: a traditional semicircular theatre, about 95 m in diameter Background: probably built in the 1st century AD; it was reported (“Cuneata teatri”) by Ausonius (born in Burdigalia-Bordeaux in 310 AD, professor of rhetoric and grammar, dead around 393) in Chapter 7of his “Ordo Urbium Nobilium”, devoted to Mediolanum (Milan) References: Politecnico #3; milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it The theatre was completely destroyed in the Middle Ages and the memory remained in the name of the street “San Vittore al Teatro” as reported by Latuada (San Vittore al Teatro, 6th volume): “In quel luogo, ove vedevasi l’antico teatro. . . . E perché non si perdesse

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dopo le demolite antiche fabbriche la memoria ancora del sito. . . . [In this site where the ancient theatre rose. . . . And to avoid also the loss of the memory of the place after the demolition of the ancient buildings]. The theatre had a cavea of about 95 m (diameter) as reported after the excavations made during the construction of Palazzo della Borsa (P. Mezzanotte, 1928–31). Now only some remains of the piers are visible in some underground rooms of the Palazzo della Borsa and in the opposite building (via San Vittore al Teatro 1 and 5). Big squared blocks of Ceppo Brembo with very thin beds of mortar laid on foundations made of alluvial pebbles, diameter about 10 cm, arranged in superimposed regular rows together with tick mortar joints. ANSPERTO (LARGO) Former Linificio Canapificio Nazionale Address: largo Ansperto 5 Building description: a two-storey corporate headquarter with a decorated façade. Background: built in 1919–24, an annex was added in 1936–38 Architect: P. Portaluppi (both buildings) Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 90 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, coarse grained) • coating (rustication): plaster • balconies: Valcundria (platform); cast stone (balustrade) • decorations (doors, windows): cast stone ANNEX (via Brisa 5) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) Roman Imperial Palace Address: via Brisa Building description: remains of several buildings (foundations and walls) Background: the Imperial Palace was a complex of buildings (late 3rd century) without a geometric plan, located in the western part of the town between Decumanus and the Circus. The remains of a centrally planned building were unearthed (via Brisa, 1951–62) after the destructions caused by the aerial bombings (1943). References: Politecnico #4; milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it REMAINS • foundation: pebbles (mortar joints) • masonry: brick A small building facing the Roman remains (restored in 2022), shows a brickwork with some arched windows, still made of brick. NOTE: other remains pertaining to the Imperial Palace were unearthed at via Gorani (Zone 9); remains of the southern part of the Imperial Palace (masonry or mosaic floors) are also present at via Borromei, via Morigi and piazza Mentana.

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BORROMEO (PIAZZA) Santa Maria Podone Address: piazza Borromeo Building description: a three naves church, including a triumphal arch with a pronao on the façade Background: the medieval building was reconstructed in different periods; the façade was built in the 17th century Architect: F. Mangone (façade) Reference: Fiorio p. 80 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Viggù (base); Ceppo Brembo (capital) • entablature and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COLONNADE • columns: Baveno granite (pedestal and monolithic shaft); Viggiù limestone (base and capital) • entablature and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo Borromeo Address: piazza Borromeo 12 Building description: a two-storey noble palace (17th century) with a pointed arch as doorway (15th century) Background: the destruction, caused by the aerial bombings of World War II (August 1943), spared only the brick façade and the portal. The architect F. Reggiori planned the postwar reconstruction (side via Maria Teresa). Architect: unknown References: Politecnico #25; lombardiabeniculturali.it, FAÇADE • base (irregular) and cellar windows: Ghiandone, Serizzo Masino (squared block) • masonry: brick, sometimes set in herring-bone style, with thin joints of mortar • windows: plaster • doorway (arch): Candoglia (pilaster, cornice); Candoglia and Verona (voussoir) NOTE: a contemporary doorway (now on the entrance of palazzo Vimercati, via Filodrammatici 1) was made of squared blocks of Candoglia with decorative elements. FIRST COURT • piers: Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft, capital) SECOND COURT • piers: Serizzo Ossola (superimposed drum); Montorfano (shaft, restoration) • doors, windows (frame): terracotta • coating: plaster (graffito)

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CAPPUCCIO (VIA) Santa Maria Maddalena al Cerchio Address: via Cappuccio 3 Building description: a quadrangular cloister with columns and arches Background: built in the 15th century as part of an older monastery (Umiliati). The monastery was partially demolished after the suppression (1810) and included in private buildings. Architect: unknown References: Politecnico #36; lombardiabeniculturali.it CLOISTER • porch (columns): Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • arches: terracotta • loggia (columns): Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft, capital) Palazzo Alesina Address: via Cappuccio 11 Building description: a two-storey noble palace Background: built in 1898 to replace a pre-existing building Architects: L. Beltrami and L. Tenenti Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #57 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (ground and first floors, rustication): Ceppo Brembo (medium grained, slab) • cladding (second floor): brick • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portal: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (medium grained, moulding) Palazzo Stanga Attendolo Bolognini Address: via Cappuccio 13 Building description: a three-storey noble palace Background: since the Middle Ages with many transformations Architect: unknown Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • masonry: brick • cornerstone: Baveno, Ghiandone (thick slab) • portal: Montorfano (jamb, moulding); brick (arch); Angera (voussoir) COURT • columns (porch): Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base, capital) • coating: plaster

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Palazzo Lurani Cernuschi Address: via Cappuccio 18, 20 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with regular rows of windows Background: the original building (16th century) was renovated in the first half of the 19th century; the wing on the garden was partially rebuilt by Studio BBPR (1959) Architect: unknown Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Montorfano (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • doorway: Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) COURT • columns (porch): Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Boden (base, capital) • coating: plaster Palazzo Cornaggia Castiglioni Address: via Cappuccio 21 Building description: a three-storey noble palace with medieval remains (arch) Background: transformed many times on the basis of a medieval building Architect: unknown Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • windows: Baveno (sill), plaster (frame) • coating: plaster • portal: Baveno (jamb, arch) • medieval arch: Ghiandone (squared block), brick (arch) CARROBIO Roman walls at Carrobio Address: largo Carrobio (side by side to via Medici 1) Building description: a narrow part of the ancient tower, now included in a modern building Background: one of the seven doors of Roman urban walls. A side tower (3rd–4th centuries) is the sole remain Reference: milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it TOWER • masonry: brick • basement: Ceppo Brembo, Aurisina (squared blocks)

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CIRCO (VIA) Edificio per abitazione Address: via Circo 1, via Medici Building description: a three-storey apartment building with a grid of concrete and ornamental panels in correspondence of each window Background: built in 1954–57 Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini References: Grandi-Pracchi #385, Gramigna-Mazza p. 294; Politecnico #178 FAÇADES • piers (cladding, ground floor): Baveno (thick slab) • piers (structure): reinforced concrete • ornamental panels (windows): Porfido Albiano (small cubic element) CORDUSIO (PIAZZA) The ancient Curtis Ducis, seat of the Lombard duke, was completely rebuilt in a few years (1889–1901) to house the financial district and to establish a linear connection between Duomo and Castello Sforzesco. The elliptic plan was surrounded by several edifices of the new economic power (banks and insurances companies, stock exchange), the northern part remained empty (monument “Giuseppe Parini”). These buildings were firstly reorganized after the World War II, then, in the first decades of the 21st century, they were converted as department stores, hotels, restaurants, etc.: only the façades remained almost untouched. Reference: Politecnico #98 Former Palazzo Assicurazioni di Venezia Address: piazza Cordusio 2 Building description: a building with a trapezoidal plan featuring a concave façade with niches and a dome Background: built in 1897–1901, transformed in 1966–67 (arch. A. Cassi Ramelli) leaving untouched the façade and adding a new building (via Mercanti 21) Architect: L. Beltrami References: Grandi-Pracchi #62, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 8–9 FAÇADE (piazza Cordusio) *Ground and first floors • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: Viggiù (thick slab) • portal: Ghiandone (jambs, lintel) • portal (columns): Ghiandone (monolithic shaft) • pediments: Viggiù (moulding) *Upper floors • pilasters: artificial stone • cladding (rustication): artificial stone

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• central niche: artificial stone • balconies: artificial stone • windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone • obelisks: artificial stone • central aedicule with statue (lion) and pediment: artificial stone, cast stone FAÇADE (via Orefici) *Ground and first floors • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: Viggiù (thick slab) *Upper floors • pilasters: artificial stone • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone FAÇADE of the ADDITION (via Mercanti 21) *Ground floor • piers (cladding): Ceppo Iseo (slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) Palazzo Dario Biandrà Address: piazza Cordusio – via Mercanti 12 Building description: a four-storey building with a narrow façade at the confluence of the streets (via Mercanti and via Grossi) to piazza Ellittica (piazza Cordusio) Background: built in 1900–01; then transformed in 1960, leaving the façade only Architects: L. Beltrami and L. Repossi References: Grandi-Pracchi #63, Gramigna-Mazza p. 11 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • piers and pilasters: Viggiù (squared block) • cladding: Viggiù (thick slab) • balconies, windows, eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) Former Credito Italiano Address: piazza Cordusio – via Tommaso Grossi 10 Building description: a four-storey building on a street corner with a concave façade with columns and arches Background: built in 1900–01; the complete renovation (1950) left the façade only; a new renovation was carried out in 2018–22 Architect: L. Broggi References: Grandi-Pracchi #64, Gramigna-Mazza p. 10 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Urago (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Urago (thick slab) • windows: Urago (moulding)

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• entablature: Urago (moulding) • columns: Baveno (base and monolithic shaft), Viggiù (capital) • portal (triple arch with pediment): Viggiù (jambs, voussoir, moulding) *Second and third floors • pilasters and entablature: artificial stone, cast stone (capital) • windows with pilasters and pediment: cast stone • coating: plaster • balconies: artificial stone *Fourth floor • windows with pilasters: cast stone • eaves cornice: artificial stone, cast stone Casa Savonelli Address: piazza Cordusio – via San Prospero 1 Building description: a five-storey building with four decorated façades Background: built in 1890 Architect: F. Bellorini References: Grandi-Pracchi #67; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Balma (squared block) • pilasters (rustication): artificial stone; Baveno (via Broletto) • windows (first floor): cast iron *Second floor • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster • balconies: Baveno (bracket) • windows with pediment: stucco Edificio di civile abitazione Address: piazza Cordusio – via Casati 1 Building description: a huge five-storey building (new storeys added in 2018) with a concave façade Background: built in 1890, transformed as department store in 2018 Architect: F. Bellorini Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #66 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Balma (squared block) • pilasters and arches: artificial stone (rustication) • portal via Casati (columns, lintel): Urago (polished surface) *Upper floors • coating: plaster • windows with pediment, balconies: artificial stone and cast stone • cornices and ornaments: artificial stone and cast stone

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Former Palazzo della Borsa Address: piazza Cordusio 1 Building description: a decorated three-storey building with a concave façade marked by columns Background: built in 1900–01 to house the stock exchange, transformed many times to house the post office (1981–82); finally, transformed as a coffee house (2017–18) Architect: L. Broggi References: Grandi-Pracchi #61, Gramigna-Mazza p. 10 FAÇADE (piazza Cordusio, via Orefici) *Ground floor • base: Finale (squared block) • cladding: Finale (tick slab) • columns: Finale (base, shaft, capital) • pediments: Finale (moulding) *First floor • windows with pediment and balconies: Finale (moulding) • cornice: Finale (moulding) • statues: Finale (carving) FAÇADE (via Cordusio) • base: artificial stone • masonry: artificial stone EDISON (PIAZZA) Banca d’Italia Address: piazza Edison 5, via Armorari Building description: a huge three-storey building on a rhombic plan, with a monumental entrance on the corner Background: built in 1907–12 Architects: L. Broggi and C. Nava References: Grandi-Pracchi #135; Gramigna-Mazza p. 62; Politecnico #136 ENTRANCE • base: Abbazia (moulding) • piers: Viggiù (moulding) • portal (jambs, arch): Chiampo • columns (first floor): Verona (monolithic shaft) • caryatids: white Apuanian marble • eaves cornice: Chiampo (moulding) FAÇADES (piazza Edison, via Armorari) *Ground floor • base (moulding, three parts): Abbazia (with different finishing) • cladding (rustication): Chiampo *Other floors • pilasters, windows (frame, pediment), balustrades and cladding: Chiampo • columns (windows): veined white Apuanian marble

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• entablature, eaves cornice: Chiampo FAÇADES (via Moneta, piazza Pio XI) *Ground floor • base (moulding, three parts): Abbazia (with different finishing) • cladding (rustication), windows, entablature: artificial stone *Other floors • pilasters, windows with pilasters, balustrades, eaves cornice: artificial stone, cast stone Annexe A Address: piazza Pio XI 6 Building description: a four-storey building, adjacent to the south-eastern side of the main building Background: built in 1935 *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: Botticino (slab) *Other floors • cornice: Rosso Verona (slab) • cladding: Vicenza (slab) • windows (frame): Rosso Verona (moulding) Annexe B Address: via Moneta 7 Building description: a compact U-shaped building without openings Background: built in 1978–93 Architects: M. Pietrantoni and U. Perini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 501 • cladding: veined grey marble (slab, polishing) Poste centrali Address: piazza Edison 4 Building description: a three-storey building with a façade of superimposed orders Background: built in 1905–07 on the site of monasteries and churches Architect: P. Cesa Bianchi Reference: Politecnico #98 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (lower part), Montorfano (upper part) • pilasters, windows: artificial stone, cast stone • windows: artificial stone • entablature: artificial stone • entrance (columns, pediment): artificial stone, cast stone *First and second floors • pilasters, windows with pediment, arches, entablature: artificial stone, cast stone • coating: plaster

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*Third floor • pilasters, columns, entablature, eaves cornice: artificial stone, cast stone Address: via Cordusio 4 Building description: a three-storey building with a decorated façade Background: built in 1910–12 close to the previous building Architect: G. Ferrini Reference: Politecnico #98 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (lower part), artificial stone (upper part) • pilasters, arches, windows, pediments, entablatures, eaves cornice: artificial stone, cast stone • coating: plaster • entrance (column and pediment): artificial stone, cast stone Former Banco di Roma Address: piazza Edison, via Bocchetto, via Santa Maria Fulcorina Building description: a huge building on a triangular plan Background: built in 1936–41 on the site of Banco Jarach & C. (architect A. Manfredini, 1907); now it houses Unicredit Architect: C. Scoccimarro References: Grandi-Pracchi #296 FAÇADES • cladding (porch): Granito Sardegna (thick slab) • cladding (ground floor): Granito Sardegna (thick slab) • cladding (other floors): Chiampo (slab, rough surface) • windows (frame): Chiampo (moulding) FOSSE ARDEATINE (VIA) Former Federazione dei Fasci Milanesi Address: via Fosse Ardeatine Building description: a four-storey building with a tower of eight storeys, annex of palazzo Castani (piazza San Sepolcro) Background: built in 1935–40 to honour the site of the foundation of the Fascist Party (1919); now it houses Carabinieri Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #295 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Antigorio (slab) • cladding: Montorfano (slab) • entrance (via delle Fosse Ardeatine): Serizzo Antigorio (slab) • reliefs (via delle Fosse Ardeatine): white Apuanian marble TOWER • cladding: Baveno (slab) • balcony (frame): Rosso Pantheon

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GORANI (VIA) Former Palazzo Gorani Address: via Gorani 6, via Santa Maria alla Porta 3, via Brisa Building description: a series of three-storey apartment buildings on the site of the Roman Imperial Palace, featuring also an ancient tower Background: built in 2011–16 on the site of the former “Palazzo Gorani” (15th century), destroyed by the aerial bombings of August 1943. The original portal was placed on the street (via Gorani). Architect: Cecchi & Lima Reference: Biraghi-Granato #16 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • paving (square): Ghiandone rosato (slab) ORIGINAL PORTAL • base: Baveno (squared block) • jambs, polygonal arch (rustication), entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Torre dei Gorani Address: via Gorani 4 Building description: a tall tower on squared plan Background: part of the Palazzo Gorani (15th century), then included in a new palace (17th century); finally standing alone, after the aerial bombings of World War II (1943) Reference: Politecnico #26; lombardiabeniculturali.it ELEVATION • masonry: brick; Ceppo Brembo, Ghiandone (squared block, lower part) • windows: terracotta (frame), Angera (column) ROMAN REMAINS (via Gorani) Background: archaeological excavations (first decade of the 21st century) unearthed a northeastern portion of the Imperial Palace, close to Decumanus (now via Santa Maria alla Porta) *Different rooms with masonry made of bricks together with mosaic floors with black and white limestone tesserae (Chapter 24 Vol. 2); a wide peristyle with columns (a base, in situ, made of Proconnesian marble); a trilobated room. Reference: milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it GROSSI (VIA) Former Società Bancaria Milanese Address: via Grossi 5 Building description: a four-storey corporate headquarters with a richly ornamented façade Background: built in 1904, then transformed several times, with the addition of storeys Architect: G. Giachi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #65

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FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • piers (rustication): Baveno (block) • arches: Baveno (block) *Upper floors • cladding: Chiampo (moulding) • windows with columns and arches: Chiampo (mouldings) • balconies, columns (on the corner), eaves cornice with brackets: Chiampo (moulding) Former Magazzini Contratti Address: via Grossi 8 Building description: a long façade with glass surfaces and metallic partitions Background: built in 1901–03 as the first building made of metallic structure; transformed later (1960) leaving the sole façade and incorporated in the neighbouring Credito Italiano. An annex was added eastward in the sixties, made of a metallic structure with glasses. Together with the former Credito Italiano it was totally transformed in 2019–22. Architect: L. Broggi References: Bottoni #1, Grandi-Pracchi #95, Gramigna-Mazza p. 16 FAÇADE *Ground floor • structure: metallic beams; Urago (piers, squared block) • entablature: metallic beams • decorative elements: metal *Upper floors • piers: artificial stone • decorative elements, eaves cornice: cast stone • pediment: cast stone LUINI (VIA) Palazzo De Capitani d’Arzago Address: via Luini 12, via Santa Valeria 21 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with two portals Background: built in 1924 Architect: C. O. Marchetti di Montestrutto Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster • windows: Serizzo Ossola (sill), plaster (frame) • portal (jambs, arch): Serizzo Ossola (moulding) MERCANTI (PIAZZA DEI, VIA) The Palazzo della Ragione or Broletto Nuovo was at the centre of the communal city in a squared court: the northern side was occupied by the Palace of the Lawyers (Palazzo dei

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Giureconsulti); the western and the southern sides were occupied by other civil buildings; the eastern side included a few buildings with passages to the cathedral and the religious centre. A complete transformation took place in 1867–78: a new street (via Mercanti) was opened along the façade of palazzo dei Giureconsulti and the buildings on the eastern side were replaced by a new building, still occupying the western side of piazza del Duomo. Palazzo della Ragione (Broletto Nuovo or Loggia dei Mercanti) Address: piazza Mercanti Building description: a squared building based on pillars and arches (seven bays on three rows) Background: built in the early 13th century as the centre of the communal city; the second floor was added in the late 18th century, to house the Notarial Archive Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it, Politecnico #19 FAÇADES *Porch • piers: Ceppo Brembo and Ghiandone (squared block), marble (fragments of Roman inscription). Ceppo blocks come from the nearby Roman theatre, demolished in the 13th century. • arches: brick; Angera (voussoir) *First floor • masonry: brick (thin mortar joints) • windows: terracotta (frame), Angera (column) *Second floor • coating: plaster on brick masonry Pietra dei Falliti Address: piazza Mercanti Description: a well curb with columns and pediment History: built in 1767 and positioned in front of palazzo dei Giureconsulti, then translated (1921) in the centre of piazza dei Mercanti References: lombardiabeniculturali.it WELL CURB • lower part: Baveno • central part: Ceppo Brembo • upper part: Baveno • columns: Montorfano (base, monolithic haft, capital) • pediment: Baveno Scuole Palatine Address: piazza Mercanti 11 Building description: a small palace with a porch and a staircase Background: built in 1644–45 on the site of the “Portico di Azzone” (mid-14th century), transformed in 1809 and 1878; the façade was built in 1896. Architects: C. Buzzi (1645); Borsani and Savoldi (1896) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor (porch)

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base: Ghiandone (squared block) staircase: Baveno (stair) columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Viggiù (capital); Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, original base, pedestal); Grigio Boden (replaced base) • arches: Viggiù (voussoir) • spandrels: Viggiù (sculpted panel) • balustrade: Grigio Boden and Saltrio (baluster) *First floor • cladding (rustication): Saltrio (squared block) • pilasters, windows, decorative elements, pediments, eaves cornice: (Saltrio (moulding) • decorations: Saltrio (moulding) • statues: Candoglia REAR FAÇADE (via Orefici) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) Casa dei Panigarola Address: piazza Mercanti 17 (connected by an aerial passage to Loggia dei Mercanti) Building description: a one-storey building with a small porch Background: built in 1899, the addition (two bays) on the right was built in 1967 Architects: L. Beltrami (1889), A. Cassi Ramelli (1967) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (block) • left arches (engaged column, 1889): Angera (base, shaft, capital) • right arch (column, 1967): Candoglia (shaft); Candoglia and Serizzo Ossola (base) Angera (capital) • cornices: terracotta • coating: plaster (graffito) *First floor • coating: plaster (graffito) • left window (frame): terracotta Loggia degli Osii Address: piazza Mercanti Building description: a three-storey building with porch and loggia Background: originally built in the first decades of the 14th century, then restored and transformed in 1904 Architects: Scoto da San Geminiano (?); Borsani and Savoldi (1904) References: Politecnico #21; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Porch (ground floor) • columns: Ghiandone (base, monolithic shaft); Candoglia (capital) • arches: Candoglia and Varenna (voussoir) • cladding: Candoglia and Varenna (squared blocks in alternating rows) • statues: Oira (replacement of original material, made in 1904)

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*Loggia (first floor) • parapet: Candoglia (sculpted element) • columns: Candoglia (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • arches: Candoglia and Varenna (voussoir) • cladding: Candoglia and Varenna (squared blocks in alternating rows) • balcony: Candoglia (sculpted element, bracket) *Second floor • cladding: Candoglia (squared block) • niches with small columns: Candoglia (monolithic shaft) statues: Oira (replacement of original material, 1904) Palazzo della Ferrata Address: piazza Mercanti 5 (former Passaggio della Ferrata) Building description: a four-storey building with Renaissance windows Background: built in 1875, now it houses a bank Architect: G.B. Sormani References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (slab) • arches: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) *Upper floors • masonry: brick • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • windows (arches): artificial stone • windows (column): Viggiù (shaft) Palazzo dei Giureconsulti Address: via Mercanti 6 Building description: a building with a portico and a central tower Background: a tower was built in the 13th century, then a palace was built in 1561 to house the Collegio dei Giureconsulti, then it was enlarged (mid-17th century) to reach a “U” shape partially surrounding the Broletto Nuovo and including a slim tower, called Torre del Comune. A new street, via Mercanti, was opened in front of the façade (1867) and another one, via Carlo Alberto now via Mengoni, on the east side (1871). The new street involved the demolition of both projecting wings of the palace and the construction of a new eastern front (1877) and then the reconstruction of the western part (1886–88), creating a triple-arched passage; the tower was enlarged in 1850 by the architect Terzaghi. The statue under the tower was set in 1833 (sculptor L. Scorzini) instead of a statue of Felipe II king of Spain, removed in 1799. Since the 19th century, the building housed the stock exchange, the Telegraph, and a bank; since 1911 it has housed Camera di Commercio (Chamber of Commerce). Architect: V. Seregni (1561) References: Politecnico #64; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Mercanti, central part)

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*Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse – lower part; fine – upper part) • staircases: Baveno (stair), Baveno (side) • porch (twin columns): Viggiù (pedestal, base and die); Ceppo (pedestal cap); Ceppo (base); Viggiù (shaft, capital); Viggiù (lintel) • arches: Ceppo Brembo (voussoir, sculpted spandrel and panel) *First floor • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • pilasters, windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • eaves cornice: • balustrade: Viggiù, Ceppo, artificial stone (baluster), Ceppo Brembo (rail) FAÇADE (via Mercanti, via Mengoni, eastern part) *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse – lower part; fine – upper part) • porch (columns): Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, column, lintel) • arches: Ceppo Brembo (voussoir, sculpted spandrel and panel) *First floor • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • pilasters, windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • eaves cornice: • balustrade: Viggiù, Ceppo, artificial stone (baluster), Ceppo Brembo (rail) FAÇADE (via Mercanti, via del Gallo, western part) *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • engaged columns and arches: Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, shaft, pediment, sculpted spandrel and panel); Viggiù (voussoir) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • passage (triple arch with engaged columns and piers): Ceppo Brembo (squared block); Ceppo Brembo (voussoir, pediment) *First floor • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • pilasters, windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • eaves cornice: beola; Ceppo Brembo (parapet) • balustrade: Viggiù, Ceppo, artificial stone (baluster), Ceppo Brembo (rail) REAR FAÇADE (passaggio Santa Margherita) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, fine grained) • windows and decorations: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) REAR FAÇADE (via delle Farine) • coating: plaster TOWER *Lower part (ground and first floor) • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, fine grained) • engaged columns, lintels, entablatures, pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) *Upper part • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, fine grained) • coating (rustication): plaster

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• clock (frame): Candoglia (moulding) • coat of arms: Candoglia (moulding) • four obelisks on the top: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained) STATUE (Sant’Ambrogio) • frame and ornaments: Candoglia (moulding) • sculpture: Candoglia MORIGI (VIA) Case and Torre dei Morigi Address: via Morigi 8 Building description: a group of different edifices, including a tower Background: built between 15th and 17th centuries, then transformed many times Architect: unknown References: Politecnico #27; lombardiabeniculturali.it ELEVATION • cladding (ground floor): Serizzo Masino, Ghiandone, Beola (squared block) • coating (other floors): plaster Palazzo Belgiojoso Address: via Morigi 9 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with regular rows of windows Background: built in the middle of the 18th century References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Montorfano (thick slab) • coating: plaster • windows: Baveno (sill), plaster (frame) • portal: Baveno (jamb, moulding), plaster (arch) SAN MAURILIO (VIA) Palazzo Greppi (Salvatico) Address: via San Maurilio 19 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a colonnaded court Background: built in the early 16th century, then transformed in 1984 Architects: C. Cesariano, C. Solari (?) References: Politecnico #57 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • window (frame): Baveno (moulding) • portal (main): Baveno (moulding); plaster (arch)

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• portal (side): Montorfano (moulding) *Other floors • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • balcony (balustrade): Viggiù (moulding) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding), Beola (slab) SAN SEPOLCRO (PIAZZA) Biblioteca Ambrosiana Address: piazza San Sepolcro Building description: a nearly squared building made of different additions around the church of Santo Sepolcro Background: the library was built in 1603, on the site of the Roman Forum, to house the library of cardinal Federigo Borromeo; since 1811 a new entrance has been built on the opposite side (piazza Pio XI), replacing the monastery of Santa Maria della Rosa Architects: L. Buzzi and F.M. Ricchino (1603); G. Moraglia and A. Santagostino (1811) References: Politecnico #75; lombardiabeniculturali.it; milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it FAÇADE (piazza San Sepolcro) • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • pilasters, door, windows, entablature, pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • coating: plaster • cornerstones, arched window, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained) FAÇADE (via dell’Ambrosiana) • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cornerstone, windows, entablature, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • coating: plaster FAÇADE (piazza Pio XI) • base and cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • window: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding); Saltrio (external frame – restoration) • cornerstones and eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (medium grained, moulding) • coating: plaster • portal (engaged columns): Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained; pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • portal (entablature): Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained) SIDE FAÇADE (via Cardinale Federico) • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding: brick • arched windows (rustication): artificial stone COURT (1603–09) with porch and double loggia • columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft) • side around the apse of Santo Sepolcro: Ceppo Brembo (rusticated porch) ROMAN FORUM The building of Biblioteca Ambrosiana retraces the site of the Roman Forum. Part of the original floor made of slabs of Verona white limestone (about 16 cm thick) is still present

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(underground) in correspondence of the corner piazza Pio XI and via dell’Ambrosiana. Other Verona slabs were reused in the crypt of the church of Santo Sepolcro. San Sepolcro Address: piazza San Sepolcro Building description: a three naves church with apse, two bell towers and a crypt Background: originally built in the 13th century, the church was transformed in 1622 (granite columns instead brick columns) and in 1713–19. A new façade, including the bell towers, was added in 1894–97. Architects: A. Trezzi (1622); G. Moretti and C. Nava (1894) References: Grandi-Pracchi #52; Fiorio p. 343; Politecnico #12 FAÇADE and BELL TOWERS • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • masonry: brick (thin mortar joints), Angera (squared block inserted in the brickwork) • windows (column): Candoglia • portal (columns): Candoglia (monolithic shaft) INTERIOR • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Candoglia (base), Stucco (capital) CRYPT • columns: Baveno, Serizzo Ossola, Ghiandone, Candoglia, Trachite, Proconnesium, limestone, white marble (mainly reused shaft, sometimes made of two or three superimposed elements) Palazzo Castani Address: piazza San Sepolcro 9 Building description: a noble neo-classical palace, including a modern wing on the left side Background: built at the end of the 15th century; rebuilt in the 18th century (façade); partially transformed in the thirties to honour the foundation of the Fascist Party in 1919. Now it houses Polizia di Stato. Architect: unknown References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: plaster • portal (late 15th century, outer frame): Angera (two pilasters) • portal (inner frame): Angera (two pilasters) • portal (arch, entablature): Angera (moulding) *First floor • coating: plaster • windows with pediment: stucco *Second floor • coating: plaster • balconies: stucco, metal (rail) • eaves cornice: wood

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SAN SISTO (VIA) San Sisto Address: via San Sisto Building description: a former church featuring a façade with two orders Background: built in the early 17th century, then transformed many times. Since 1970 it has housed the “Museo-Studio Francesco Messina”. Architect: unknown Reference: Fiorio p. 346 FAÇADE *First order • base: Beola (slab) • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Ceppo Brembo or cast stone (base); stucco (capital) • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: plaster *Second order • pilasters, window, entablature, pediment, coating: plaster • decorative elements: stucco SANTA MARIA ALLA PORTA (VIA, VICOLO) Casa Tonolli Address: via Santa Maria alla Porta 2 Building description: a five-storey building with balconies and windows Background: built in 1922–23 Architects: C. Tenca and A. Chiappa Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 84 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) *Other floors • arches, balconies: artificial stone • coating: plaster • panels: coloured stucco Edificio per abitazioni, uffici e negozi Address: vicolo Santa Maria alla Porta 1 Building description: a double four-storey apartment building with shops on the ground floor Background: built in 1958–60 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 328, Pierini-Isastia p. 357 FAÇADE (north sector, three windows) • coating: plaster FAÇADE (south sector, five windows)

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• piers: Ghiandone (slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding: trachyte (slab) REAR AND SIDE FAÇADE (north sector) • piers: Ghiandone (slab on reinforced concrete) • coating: plaster REAR AND SIDE FAÇADE (south sector) • piers: Ghiandone (slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding: ceramic (squared tile) Santa Maria alla Porta Address: via Santa Maria alla Porta Building description: a single nave church with two-orders façade Background: built in 1652 on the site of a Renaissance church; the façade was built after the death of Ricchino (1658) Architects: F.M. Ricchino; F. Castelli (1660) References: Fiorio p. 61 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (moulding) • pedestals, columns, pilasters: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft); Viggiù (capital) • coating: plaster • main portal (frame): Baveno (moulding) • side portals (frame): Grigio Boden (moulding) • relief: white marble • entablature, pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Ceppo Brembo (base); Viggiù (capital) • windows with pediment (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • entablature and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • statues around the clock: stucco INTERIOR • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Viggiù (base, capital) Cappella della Beata Vergine dei Miracoli Address: via Santa Maria alla Porta Building description: a centrally planned chapel close to the right side of Santa Maria alla Porta Background: built in 1705, almost destroyed by aerial bombings (1943) and remained untouched, restored in 2015 Architects: G. Quadrio and G. Ruggieri Reference: Fiorio p. 62 INTERIOR • pedestal: Boden (squared block) • pilasters: Candoglia (base); stucco (fluted shaft) • high altar pilasters: Verde (pedestal); Macchiavecchia (shaft); stucco (moulding)

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• floor: coloured marbles (slab) NOTE: the floor is now covered by a concrete protection. SANTA MARIA FULCORINA (VIA) Palazzo Alari Visconti Address: via Santa Maria Fulcorina 17 Building description: a noble palace featuring a two-storey central part Background: a group of edifices built in the 17th century, then unified by a façade built in 1775 Architect: unknown; C.F. Soave (1775) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Beola (slab) • coating (rustication): plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *First floor • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster Palazzo Fagnani Address: via Santa Maria Fulcorina 20 Building description: a three-storey noble palace with a balcony above the portal Background: built in the early 18th century Architect: unknown References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base and cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick (with mouldings) • windows: Montorfano (sill) • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (outer frame, moulding); Montorfano (inner frame, moulding) *Other floors • balcony: Beola (platform), metal (rail) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (sill) COURT • columns and piers: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base, capital) San Matteo alla Banchetta Address: via Santa Maria Fulcorina (side by side to palazzo Fagnani) Building description: a disused single nave church, the former chapel of Palazzo Fagnani Background: built in the early 18th century Reference: Fiorio p. 82; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE

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*First order • masonry (rustication), entablature, pediment: brick • portal (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (base); brick (shaft), Viggiù (capital) *Second order • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (base); brick (shaft), Viggiù (capital) • window and pediment: brick SPADARI (VIA) This street mentions the world-renowned Milanese sword makers, here located during the Renaissance and later. Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Ferrario) Address: via Spadari 3–5 Building description: a three-storey building with balconies and decorations (made by C. Mazzucotelli) Background: built in 1903 Architect: E. Pirovano References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 88; Gramigna-Mazza p. 17; Bossaglia p. 169 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • pilasters, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone • balconies (rails): cast iron • upright supports: cast iron • thresholds: trachyte (slab) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Vanoni) Address: via Spadari 7 Building description: a three-storey building with a central balcony Background: built in 1907 Architect: A. Manfredini References: Bossaglia p. 169 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone • cladding: artificial stone • pilasters, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone • balconies (rails): cast iron • upright supports: cast iron Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Spadari 9 Building description: a three-storey building with an upper balcony and a wide eaves cornice Background: built in 1909; now houses a food shop Architect: A. Manfredini References: Bossaglia p. 169

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FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone • pilasters and cladding: artificial stone • entablature, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone TORINO (VIA) Santa Maria presso San Satiro Address: via Torino Building description: a three naves church with transept (Santa Maria); the entrance to the San Satiro chapel is located on the left Background: the first rectangular church was reported in the 9th century; in the late 15th century this church became the transept of a new church planned by Bramante; the façade was built in 1871 Architects: D. Bramante (15th century); G. Vandoni (1871) References: Fiorio p. 286; Politecnico #47, #122 FAÇADE (via Torino) *First order • base: Serizzo (lower), Boden (upper), Oira (cornice) • cladding: Boden (slab, squared block) • pilasters, arches: Boden (moulding), Oira (base, capital) • portal (jambs, arch): Boden (moulding) • entablature: Boden (lintel, cornice), Oira (frieze) *Second order • cladding: Boden (slab, squared block) • pilasters, arches: Boden (moulding), Oira (capital) • window: Boden (moulding) • entablature, pediment: Boden (moulding) REAR FAÇADE (via Falcone) • base: Montorfano (squared block) • central pilasters: brick (shaft), Angera (capital) • entablature: brick; Boden (frieze, slab) • pediment: Angera (moulding) • side pilasters: brick (shaft), Angera (capital) • upper entablature: brick, terracotta • portals (engaged columns, pediment and pedestals): Boden (moulding) BELL TOWER Reference: Politecnico #11 • base: Ghiandone, Serizzo (squared block, reuse) • masonry: brick SACRESTY • coating, pilasters: plaster • decorative elements, entablature: terracotta • statues (niches): terracotta

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Cappella di San Satiro (della Pietà) Address: via Torino, via Speronari Building description: a circular chapel standing near the transept and the bell tower of the church of Santa Maria; the interior features the “stilted arches” of the byzantine architecture, supported by four columns Background: built in the 9th century, then rebuilt in the 15th century and restored in 1888 with the removal of original decorations Reference: Fiorio p. 286; Politecnico #9 CURVILINEAR FAÇADE • base: Saltrio (moulding) • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster (shaft), terracotta (capital), Angera (base) • entablature: plaster with terracotta medallions The upper part is an octagonal lantern with pilasters (plaster), capitals (terracotta) and entablature (terracotta) INTERIOR • shafts of central columns (clockwise from left): Verona, Cipollino, Verona, white marble • capitals of central column (clockwise from left): white marble, Angera, white marble, white marble • side column: brick (shaft, capital), veined marble (shaft near the altar), Ghiandone San Sebastiano Address: via Torino Building description: a centrally planned church featuring a huge dome together with a presbytery provided with a smaller dome. Background: built to thanks for the cessation of a pestilence (1576), the construction advanced slowly with a high drum to support the dome (1617); the presbytery was built in 1590 and its dome was built in the early 18th century. Architects: Pellegrini (1576); F. Mangone (1617) References: Fiorio p. 340; Politecnico #68 FAÇADE *First order • base: Montorfano (squared blocks) • pilaster and arches: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • main portal with columns: Montorfano (pedestal, monolithic shaft, capital); Boden (base); Ceppo Brembo (entablature, pediment) • open portal (jambs, lintel, pediment): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • drum and dome (volutes, pilasters): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) PRESBYTERY • base, pilasters, entablature: Ceppo Brembo • coating: plaster • dome (pilasters): Ceppo Brembo (moulding)

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San Giorgio al Palazzo Address: via Torino Building description: a three naves church with transept, dome and bell tower Background: the first church was founded in the 8th century, a second one was built in the 12th century then transformed by F.M. Ricchino in the early 17th century. Finally, the façade was built in 1770–74. The internal disposition was made by L. Cagnola in 1800–20. Architect: F.M. Ricchino Reference: Fiorio p. 321 FAÇADE *First order • basement and staircase: Baveno (squared block) • columns, pilasters, obelisks: Baveno (monolithic shaft, base, capital) • portal: Baveno • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) • pediment: Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) *Second order • pilasters: Baveno (different pieces); Ceppo Brembo (capital) • coating: plaster • window: Baveno (moulding) • obelisks: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • entablature, pediment, volutes: Ceppo Brembo • statues: metal INTERIOR • piers: Macchiavecchia (shaft, polished block); bronze (base, capital); the core of the piers is made of cylindrical blocks of Ghiandone and Ceppo Casa Fasoli Address: via Torino 50 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with plain façade Background: the façade was built in 1866 Architect: G. Riva Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #17 FAÇADE • base: stone (hidden with paint) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco • portal: stucco • balcony: Beola (platform) VIGNA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Vigna 1 Building description: a recessed apartment building with sloping-down terraces, on the left side is preserved a brickwork pertaining to the Roman Circus

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Background: built in 1961–63 Architect: Studio BBPR References: Grandi-Pracchi #415, Gramigna-Mazza p. 343 FAÇADE • piers (ground floor): concrete • cladding (other floors): concrete (panel)

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ANNUNCIATA (VIA DELLA) Edifici per abitazioni “a ville sovrapposte” Address: via Annunciata 23/1 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with long rows of balconies and windows Background: built in 1932–34 Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini References: Grandi-Pracchi #213; Gramigna-Mazza p. 140; Politecnico #163 FAÇADES • coating: plaster (Terranova) • entrance: Valle Strona (cladding), Serizzo Masino (stair) • windows (frame): stone hidden by black paint Address: via Annunciata 23/2 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a line of semicircular balconies Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: E.A. Griffini References: Grandi-Pracchi #214; Gramigna-Mazza p. 141 FAÇADES • cladding: Beola (slab) • windows: Anzola (slab) BAJAMONTI (PIAZZALE) Porta Volta Address: piazzale Baiamonti Building description: twin buildings with a porch; built as a doorway on the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) Background: built in 1880 to honour the scientist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827) Architect: C. Beruto Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #34 FAÇADE DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-7

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BRERA (VIA) Palazzo Citterio Address: via Brera 12–16 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a Rococo façade Background: built in the 18th century, since 1977 it has been involved in the “Grande Brera”, a plan to enlarge the nearby “Pinacoteca di Brera” References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (lower part, squared block); Montorfano (upper part, squared block) • pilasters: Baveno (slab) • windows (frame): Baveno (slab) • coating: plaster • portal (jambs): Baveno (moulding); stucco (arch) • cornice: Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • balconies: Baveno (bracket, platform) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): stucco • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), stucco Palazzo Cusani Address: via Brera 15, via del Carmine Building description: a two-storey noble palace with two portals, a squared court and a great staircase Background: the construction, on the site of a previous building, started in 1719, then the façade on the garden was built in 1775–90. An addition (1935) was built (via del Carmine) to house the military headquarters. Architects: G. Ruggieri (1719), G. Piermarini (1775) References: Politecnico #81; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Brera) *Ground floor • base and cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, moulding) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portals: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Other floors

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• cornice and balcony: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (shaft, squared block; base, capital, moulding) • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COURT • columns (northern side): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • columns (southern side): Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital); Boden (base) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) ADDITION Presidio Militare (military headquarters; via del Carmine 2,4,6; via Brera) FAÇADE (via Brera) *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Vico (squared block) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • windows (frame): Vico (moulding) • cornice: Valcundria (moulding) *First floor • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (coarse-grained slab) • cladding (around windows): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • windows (frame): Valcundria (moulding) • panels (over the windows): Vicenza (slab) *Second floor • cladding: Vicenza (slab) • windows (frame): Valcundria (moulding) • eaves cornice: Valcundria (moulding) FAÇADE (via del Carmine) *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Vico (squared block) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • windows (frame): Vico (moulding) • cornice: Valcundria (moulding) • doorway (#4): Valcundria (frame); Vico (pedestal), Ceppo Brembo (sculptures) • doorways (#2, #6): Valcundria (frame, moulding) *First floor • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (coarse-grained slab) • cladding (around windows): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • windows (frame): Valcundria (moulding) • windows (parapet): white marble (baluster) • panels (over the windows): Vicenza (slab) • central balcony: Valcundria (platform), white marble (baluster) *Second floor • cladding: Vicenza (slab) • windows (frame): Valcundria (moulding) • eaves cornice: Valcundria (moulding) REAR FAÇADE • coating: plaster

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Palazzo di Brera Address: via Brera 28 Building description: a two-storey palace with a colonnaded court Background: built in the 14th century to house a convent of Umiliati (a Milanese born, then very powerful religious order, deleted in the year 1571), then transformed in the 17th century to house the Compagnia di Gesù. Finally, transformed in the late 18th century (architect G. Piermarini) to house the Accademia di Belle Arti, the library and the astronomic observatory. Architect: F. M. Ricchino References: Politecnico #72; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground floor • base, cornerstones, cornice: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cladding: brick • main portal (columns, pilasters, arch, entablature): Baveno (pedestal, base monolithic shaft, capital; moulding) *First floor • balcony: Baveno (platform, railing) • windows with pediment (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cladding: brick • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) MAIN COURT • porch and loggia: Baveno (124 shafts), Boden (base, capital) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster MAIN STAIRCASE • balustrade: Ceppo Brembo (railing, baluster) • stair: Baveno (thick slab) Former Santa Maria di Brera Address: via Brera (inside Palazzo di Brera) Building description: the gothic façade of this church, showing black and white bands, is reported in ancient prints Background: built in the 14th century and totally demolished in the late 18th century in order to enlarge the building of Brera (the nave was converted as Aula Magna – Main Hall – of Accademia di Belle Arti). Some parts of the main portal are preserved in the collections of Museo del Castello Sforzesco (inventory #833, #852, #855 etc.) References: Fiorio p. 177, Politecnico #32 FAÇADE • portal: white, fine-grained marble (base, spiral shafts, capital) BROLETTO (VIA) Palazzo Carmagnola Address: via Broletto, via Rovello 2

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Building description: a noble palace facing two streets (via Rovello and via Broletto) and featuring two colonnaded courts Background: built in the early 14th century, then transformed many times during the centuries; the court on via Rovello was made in the early 16th century, the façade on via Broletto was made in the 19th century. Since 1947 it has housed the “Sala Paolo Grassi” of Piccolo Teatro della Città di Milano. Architect: unknown Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Broletto) *Ground floor • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) *First and second floors • coating: plaster • windows with pediment: Molera (moulding) • cornice: Molera (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) FAÇADE (via Rovello) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • doorways: Baveno (thick slab) *First floor • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) COURT (via Rovello, now “Chiostro Nina Vinchi” of Piccolo Teatro) • entrance (cladding): travertine (slab) • columns: Saltrio (base, capital); Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shaft) Edificio per uffici (Casa Girola) Address: via Broletto 5 Building description: a three-storey corporate building with a central balcony Background: built in 1918–19, transformed with a new façade in 1931–32; renovated in 2019–21 Architects: P. Portaluppi (1918 and 1931); Progetto CMR (2019) FAÇADE • piers: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding (ground and first floors): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • balcony: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • cladding (second and third floors): Candoglia (slab) San Tomaso in Terramara Address: via Broletto Building description: a single-nave church, with a colonnaded porch Background: the ancient original church was rebuilt in 1576; the façade was built in 1826–27 Architect: G. Arganini (1827)

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Reference: Fiorio p. 131 PORCH • stairs: Baveno • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, base, capital) • pediment: Viggiù (moulding) FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Viggiù (slab) • portals: Baveno (moulding) *Second order • cladding: Viggiù (slab) • window, pediment: Viggiù (moulding) Roman remains Address: via Broletto – via del Lauro – via dei Bossi Three different edifices and a portion of the first Roman walls were unearthed near the northern sector of the Roman town, close to the urban walls. The first edifice is a quadrangular structure (8.8 by 6.6 m), identified as a tower of the walls; the second one is a room with apse (rectangular plan, 11.6 by 15 m) close to the previous one; the third one, further south, one is a rectangular structure (68 by 18 m) divided in four naves by three rows of pillars (sixteen pillars for each row), identified as warehouse (Horreum). References: milanoarcheologia.beniculturali.it *First Roman walls • masonry: alternating courses of brick (one to three courses) and squared blocks of stone (one course) *Tower • foundation: brick and architectural fragments with a mortar (part of a pediment is now exposed at the entrance of a private building, via del Lauro 7) • column base and capitals: soft limestone from monti Berici (Vicenza) (Augustean age, 1st century BCE). • capital, lintel, frieze, cornice: fine-grained white marble (Flavian age, late 1st century CE) • Lintel, cornice: Aurisina (Flavian age) *Room with apse • masonry: alternating courses of brick (one course) and regular pebbles (several courses) with a mortar *Warehouse • foundation: brick and architectural fragments with a mortar • masonry: brickwork with a core of pebbles, bricks and mortar Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Broletto 37 Building description: two buildings on a narrow area, one on the street (seven storeys) and one on the rear (eleven storeys) Background: built in 1947–48

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Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini References: Bottoni #20, Grandi-Pracchi #311; Gramigna-Mazza p. 213; Pierini-Isastia p. 193 FAÇADE (via Broletto) • cladding: travertine (slab) • entrance floor: travertine (slab) • windows: travertine (sill) FAÇADE (garden) • structure: reinforced concrete (squared grid) • balconies: concrete (balustrade) • panels: travertine (small tile) CARMINE (PIAZZA DEL) Santa Maria del Carmine Address: piazza del Carmine Building description: a three-naves church featuring a tripartite façade with rose windows Background: the construction started in the middle of the 15th century, but the church remained unfinished. The interior was remodelled in 1826–39, the façade was built in a neo-Gothic style, around 1880. A new restoration was carried out in 1912, scraping the stuccoes of the 19th century from the piers. Architects: G. Pestagalli (1826); C. Maciachini (1880); A. Annoni (1912) References: Fiorio p. 116; Politecnico #40, #120 FAÇADE • base: Montorfano (squared block) • bases of pilasters: Botticino (moulding) • cladding: brick • rose windows: terracotta • central portal with arch: Botticino (moulding), Sarnico (polygonal shaft) • side portals: Angera (moulding) SIDES • base: Montorfano • cladding: brick • windows (frame): terracotta INTERIOR • pier shafts: brick, Angera, Serizzo Ossola, Ghiandone, Ceppo Brembo • pier bases: Serizzo Ossola • pier capitals: Angera Cappella del Carmine – right of the presbytery Background: built in the late 17th to early 18th centuries Architect: G. Quadrio References: Fiorio p. 117 INTERIOR • balustrade: Arabescato orobico

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• cladding: Macchiavecchia • stairs: Nero di Varenna • columns: Occhiadino (spiral shaft) CLOISTER • columns: Montorfano, Baveno (monolithic shaft); Boden (base); Viggiù (capital) CASTELFIDARDO (VIA) Casa Boni-Pelitti Address: via Castelfidardo 10 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with bas-reliefs among the windows Background: built in 1864 Architect: P. Tornaghi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #13 FAÇADE *Ground floor • coating: plaster • portal: cast stone *First floor • reliefs: stucco *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows with moulded parapets: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone CAVALIERI DEL SANTO SEPOLCRO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Pirelli) Address: via Cavalieri del Santo Sepolcro 6 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with some irregular windows Background: built in 1962–65 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 368; Muratore Lombardia #112 FAÇADES • base: trachyte (slab) • coating: plaster Edifici per abitazioni Addresses: via Cavalieri del Santo Sepolcro 10–12, via Chiostri 1, via Solferino 7, via Pontaccio 10 Building description: a complex of different apartment buildings (six storeys), partly joined to ancient ones Background: built in 1961–70 Architect: Studio BBPR

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References: Grandi-Pracchi #444; Gramigna-Mazza p. 408; Pierini-Isastia p. 403; BiraghiGranato #21 FAÇADE (via Cavalieri Santo Sepolcro) • cladding: concrete (precast panels) FAÇADE (via Chiostri) • base: plaster • cladding: concrete (precast panels) FAÇADE (via Solferino, ancient) • piers (ground floor): Montorfano (moulding) • coating: plaster • balconies: Viggiù (balustrade, moulding) FAÇADE (via Pontaccio) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • windows (frame, lintel): Serizzo Ossola (slab, prismatic block) • coating: plaster CERNAIA (VIA) Casa Fiocchi Address: via Cernaia 6 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with pilasters and entablature Background: built in 1924–25 Architect: M. Fiocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #173; Gramigna-Mazza p. 94; Politecnico #150 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: Verde Roja (slab) • portal: Verde Roja (voussoir) *Other floors • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Verde Roja (pedestal, base and ionic capital) • windows (frame) and balustrades: Verde Roja (moulding) • entablature: Verde Roja (moulding) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Cernaia 9, via Goito 11 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with projecting balconies Background: built in 1950–51 Architect: G. Patrini Reference: Pierini-Isastia p. 239 FAÇADES • base: Verde Aosta (narrow slab) • cladding: travertine (rectangular small tile, edge bedding) • entrance (floor): Verde Aosta (slab)

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CUSANI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Cusani 1, via Broletto Building description: a six-storey apartment building on a corner with long balcony, large eaves cornice together with burdening decorations and ornaments Background: built in 1913 Architect: A. Coppedè References: Grandi-Pracchi #143; Gramigna-Mazza p. 68 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • piers (rustication): artificial stone • columns: artificial stone *Other floors • balconies with brackets: cast stone • windows with pediment: cast stone • coating (rustication): plaster Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Cusani 4, via Ponte Vetero 1 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with shops at the ground Background: built in 1962–64 Architects: I. Gardella and E. Borgazzi References: Grandi-Pracchi #455, Gramigna-Mazza p. 369 FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): metal • entablature (first floor): Botticino (slab) • cladding (other floors): Lavarossa (slab) • windows (frame): Botticino (slab) Palazzo Cagnola Address: via Cusani 5 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a façade marked by pilasters Background: built around 1824 Architect: G. Pestagalli Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Montorfano (thick slab) • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) *First and second floors • balconies: Angera (balustrade), Baveno (bracket) • pilasters: plaster (fluted shaft), stucco (base, capital) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating, entablature: plaster

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• eaves cornice: Beola (slab), Montorfano (bracket) COURT • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital) FATEBENEFRATELLI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa del Cedro) Address: via Fatebenefratelli 3, via Cernaia Building description: two different buildings separated by a tall cedar; one (eight storeys) with large windows (via Fatebenefratelli); another one (five storeys) with regular rows of windows on the corner (via Cernaia) Background: built in 1951–59 Architects: G. Minoletti, G. Chiodi and E. Martinelli References: Bottoni #33, Grandi-Pracchi #373; Gramigna-Mazza p. 245; Pierini-Isastia p. 271; Biraghi-Granato #23 FAÇADE (via Fatebenefratelli) *Ground floor • cladding (piers): Serpentinite (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Candoglia, Ornavasso (slab, 5 cm thick) FAÇADE (via Cernaia) *Ground floor • cladding (piers): Beola (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) Former Collegio Longone Address: via Fatebenefratelli 11 Building description: a two-storey building with a series of windows Background: built in 1835–40 as a school (foundation 1715), then transformed (1943) as a police headquarters (Questura Centrale) Architects: C. Caimi and L. Voghera Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • portal: Baveno (columns, now painted with a white layer, entablature) • windows (pediment): Baveno (moulding) • eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding) FIORI CHIARI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Fiori Chiari 9, via Madonnina Building description: two three-storey apartment buildings featuring a cylindrical element

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Background: built in 1988–96 on the site of edifices destroyed during World War II. Architect: M. Bellini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 514 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster FORMENTINI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Formentini 1 Building description: a three-storey noble building with a central portal Background: built in the 18th century Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal: Baveno (moulding) • windows: stucco • balcony: Baveno (platform) San Carpoforo Address: via Formentini Building description: a former church, the rough façade stands among other buildings and the apse is clearly visible from Pinacoteca di Brera Background: built around the late 10th century, transformed in the 17th century, then disused and now at Accademia di Brera’s disposal Reference: Fiorio p. 111 FAÇADE • base: beola (slab) • coating (lower part): plaster • cladding (upper part): brick • portal: Baveno (moulding) APSE • cladding: brick NOTE: four shafts of Porfido rosso antico were already present on the main altar; now the shafts are retained at “Civiche Raccolte d’Arte del Castello Sforzesco”. GARIBALDI (CORSO) former Teatro Fossati Address: corso Garibaldi 17 Building description: a theatre with two façades, including pilasters, arched windows and statues

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Background: built in 1858–59; transformed as “Piccolo Teatro Studio” in 1982–86. Since 2014 it has been named after the actress Mariangela Melato Architects: F. Zuccari (1858); M. Zanuso (1982) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #5 FAÇADE (corso Garibaldi) • coating: plaster • portal (piers): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • arch: stucco • spandrels: terracotta • windows: stucco • statues: terracotta • coating: plaster FAÇADE (via Rivoli) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster • pilasters and windows: plaster • decorative elements: terracotta Edificio per abitazioni Address: corso Garibaldi 108 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a colonnaded balcony in the centre Background: built in 1984–85 Architect: L. Scacchetti References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 476 FAÇADE *Ground floor • coating: plaster (coarse grain size) • portal (jambs): Serizzo Ossola (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster • cornice: concrete • columns: concrete and plaster Santa Maria Incoronata Address: corso Garibaldi Building description: a church, pertaining to an Augustinian monastery, with three bays, based on two single nave churches, built side by side Background: the church on the left (Santa Maria Incoronata) was built in the early 15th century, the church on the right (San Niccolò da Tolentino) was built in the late 15th century. The façades were restored in 1934 and huge conservation works were made in 1979–85 (strengthening of pillars with reinforced concrete beams). The monastery with two cloisters, built in the middle 15th century, was partially demolished and now houses a school. Architect: unknown References: Fiorio p. 119; Politecnico #41

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FAÇADES • base: Serizzo (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows and rose windows: terracotta • portals: Crevola (jamb and lintel) RIGHT SIDE with chapels • base: Serizzo (squared block) • cladding: brick • decorative elements: terracotta CLOISTER • porch (coating): plaster Biblioteca dell’Incoronata Building description: a one-storey building, standing on the left of the church, with a high entrance Background: built in the late 15th century as the library of the former Augustinian monastery Architect: unknown Reference: Fiorio p. 121 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster • portal: Baveno (moulding) • oculus: terracotta INTERIOR • main hall (columns): Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shaft) GOITO (VIA) Liceo Classico Statale “Giuseppe Parini” Address: via Goito Building description: a scholastic building with two recessed parts Background: built in 1930–35 after the demolition of the northern cloister of the San Marco monastery. The school was founded in 1774. FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: Musso (thick slab) • portals: Musso (thick slab) *Other floors • cladding: brick • arched windows: brick GREPPI (LARGO) Piccolo Teatro Giorgio Strehler Address: largo Greppi 1 Building description: a polyhedral building on a squared plan, including a pyramidal roof and a high porch

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Background: built in 1984–98 to house the “Piccolo Teatro della Citta di Milano” Architects: M. Zanuso and P. Crescini References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 510–11; Politecnico #190; Biraghi-Granato #19 FAÇADE • cladding: brick (on concrete structure) PORCH • piers: brick (on concrete structure) • floor: gneiss (slab) MARCORA (VIA) Gruppo Rionale Fascista Address: via Marcora 1 Building description: a three-storey building with a small tower Background: built in 1935–37 as territorial branch of Italian Fascist Party, now Comando Arma Carabinieri Divisione Pastrengo FAÇADES • base: Botticino (slab) • cladding: litoceramica • cladding (upper floor of the tower): Botticino (pyramidal slab) • windows (frame): Botticino (thick slab) • portal: Botticino (thick slab, carvings) • cornices and eaves cornice: Botticino (moulding) Edificio per abitazione Address: via Marcora 11 Building description: a “L” shaped seven-storey apartment building with long balconies Background: built in 1934–35 Architects: G. Prearo and G. Mucchi References: Bottoni #25, Grandi-Pracchi #230; Gramigna-Mazza p. 156; Politecnico #165 FAÇADES • cladding: Vicenza (square slab) • portal: Botticino (mouldings) MILAZZO (VIA) Gruppo Rionale Fascista Gabriele d’Annunzio Address: via Milazzo 8, Bastioni Porta Nuova Building description: a double building with an imposing entrance on the corner Background: built in 1936 as the territorial branch of the Italian Fascist Party, now it houses the municipal police and the movie theatre Anteo – Palazzo del Cinema. Architect: T. Nicoli FAÇADE via Milazzo, Bastioni Porta Nuova • base: Ghiandone (slab) • cladding: Finale (slab, vertical disposition) • windows (frame): artificial stone (fake travertine) • main entrance: Ghiandone (stairs); Finale (slab on piers) • side doors (frame, stairs): Ghiandone

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FAÇADE via Milazzo • cladding: brick, Finale (left side) • windows (frame): Finale (thick slab) MIRABELLO (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Mirabello 1 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with long cornices at each floor Background: built in 1964–68 Architect: J.A. Battistoni Reference: Pierini-Isastia p. 429 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Peperino (slab) • cornices: Peperino (slab) *Other floors • cladding: concrete panels • cornices: Peperino (slab) MONTE DI PIETÀ (VIA) Palazzo Lucini Passalacqua Address: via Monte di Pietà 3 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with porch and loggia Background: built in 1831 Architect: G. Crivelli References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base and cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • columns: Ceppo Brembo (shaft), Baveno (base), stucco (capital) • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) *First floor • loggia (columns): Viggiù (base, shaft), stucco (capital) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • balconies: Viggiù (balustrade) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) *Second floor • pilasters: plaster • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) Palazzo Monte di Pietà Address: via Monte di Pietà 5

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Building description: a one-storey palace with two portals Background: the ancient monastery of Santa Chiara was transformed in the late 18th century as a pawn shop Architect: G. Piermarini (18th century) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • windows: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • portals (engaged columns, pilasters): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • portals (arches, entablature): Baveno (moulding) *First floor • pilasters: Viggiù (moulding) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster Former Santa Maria d’Aurona Address: via Monte di Pietà Building description: some architectural elements are displayed at Musei del Castello Sforzesco Background: the church was built before the 9th century near the Roman walls, then transformed and later demolished. Some remains were unearthed in the site of Cassa di Risparmio (Ca’ de Sass, via Monte di Pietà). References: Fiorio p. 172; Politecnico #8 INTERIOR • architectural elements (piers, capitals): Angera (squared block) • decorative elements: Angera (moulding); Candoglia (carving) Cassa di Risparmio delle Provincie Lombarde (“Ca’ de Sass”) The headquarters of Cassa di Risparmio delle Provincie Lombarde (now Banca Intesa – San Paolo) are located in the site once occupied by the church of St Maria di Aurona. Now two buildings are visible: the first edifice (Ca’ de Sass) was built in the late 19th century; the second one (Palazzo delle Colonne) was built nearby in the 1930s. Address: via Monte di Pietà 6, via Romagnosi Building description: a Renaissance-style building with rusticated façades. The name “Ca’ de Sass” means “Stone House” according to the use of rough stone. Background: built in 1869–72 Architect: G. Balzaretto References: Grandi-Pracchi #22; Gramigna-Mazza p. 60; Politecnico #107 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base (lower part): Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • base (upper part): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, thick slab) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding, voussoir)

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• portals: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (voussoir) • windows (arch, column, balustrade): artificial stone • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (bracket), Beola (slab) ANNEXE Across the street (via Romagnosi), two ancient buildings (Casa Lattuada and casa Confalonieri) were transformed (A. Minali, 1925–28) to house the hall for the collection of tributes. On the corner via Romagnosi – via Andegari, is situated a fountain, called “Fontana dei Tritoni” (A. Minali, 1928), with niche, pediment and basin made of Baveno and sculptures (S. Saponaro, 1928) made of white marble from Apuanian Alps (Ravaccione, Carrara). MONTE GRAPPA (VIALE) Casa Mazzucchelli Address: viale Monte Grappa 7 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a wide pediment on the top Background: built in 1906 Architect: E. Pirovano References: Gramigna-Mazza pp. 36–37 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows, balconies: cast stone MONTESANTO (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Monte Santo 2, piazza Repubblica 11 Building description: a ten-storey apartment building featuring two different façades Background: built in 1953–55 Architects: V. and G. Latis References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 275; Biraghi-Granato #57 FAÇADE (via Monte Santo) *Ground floor • piers: reinforced concrete with coarse-grained plaster *First and second floors • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) • bow windows: metal and glass FAÇADE (piazza Repubblica) *Ground floor

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• piers: reinforced concrete with coarse grained plaster • cladding: glass (mosaic tessera) *First and second floors • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) *Other floors • facing: metal and glass Casa d’abitazione per Giornalisti Address: viale Montesanto 7 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building on a trapezoidal plan Background: built in 1934–36 to house journalists Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #289; Gramigna-Mazza p. 169 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Other floors • coating: litoceramica • portal (Associazione Giornalisti): Serpentinite (moulding) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: viale Montesanto 8 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with a tower and two bow-windows in the upper part Background: built in 1990–95 Architects: M. Calzavara and S. Tintori References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 508; Biraghi-Granato #58 FAÇADE • cladding (ground and first floors, central part): Dorata Santafiora (slab) • coating (upper floors and bow-windows): plaster MONTELLO (VIALE) Liceo Statale “Carlo Tenca” Address: viale Montello, Bastioni Porta Volta Building description: a three-storey scholastic building with “E shaped” plan Background: built in 1905 Architect: E. Brotti FAÇADES • base (rustication): Beola (lower part, thick slab), Montorfano (upper part, moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: artificial stone • portals and staircases: Ghiandone (moulding)

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MOSCOVA (VIA DELLA) Santa Teresa Address: via della Moscova 28 Building description: a former church with porch and three squared windows Background: built in 1756 (façade of 1827), disused after World War II; transformed as Mediateca of Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense (2003) Architect: unknown References: Fiorio p. 180 FAÇADE (church) • porch (twin columns): Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base), Viggiù (capital, entablature) • arches, cornices: plaster • coating: plaster Mediateca di Santa Teresa Building description: a cubic glass edifice hidden by an ancient wall with two windows and joined to the former church Background: built in 1998–2000 to house the Mediateca of Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense Architect: M2P Architetti Associati FAÇADE • base: metal (corten) • facing: glass • ancient windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Case Operaie (Houses of Workers) Address: via Moscova 25, via San Fermo, via Montebello 7 Building description: a series of three-storey apartment buildings with rustication, pilasters and balconies Background: built in 1862–68 as apartments for the working class (Società Edificatrice di Case per gli Operai); partially transformed later Architects: F. Sarti, C. Cereda and C. Osnago References: Grandi-Pracchi #10 FAÇADES *Ground floor • coating (rustication): plaster *Other floors • pilasters, windows, cornices, balconies: stucco • coating: plaster PASUBIO (VIALE) Fondazione Feltrinelli Address: viale Pasubio 5 Building description: two triangular buildings with a narrow division

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Background: built in 2013–16. Architects: Herzog and De Meuron References: Biraghi-Granato #92 FAÇADES • support: reinforced concrete • openings: glass PONTACCIO (VIA) Palazzo Crivelli Address: via Pontaccio 12 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a great staircase and a colonnaded court Background: built in 1658–1705 Architect: unknown References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Baveno (sill), plaster (frame) • portal with arch: Baveno (moulding) • eaves cornice: wood Former Società Gondrand Address: via Pontaccio 21 Building description: a one-storey building with a long row of windows and piers Background: built in 1908–10 for a firm of removal, then transformed to house a corporate headquarters Architects: L. and C. Mazzocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #136; Gramigna-Mazza p. 54 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • piers: Urago (slab, external face); artificial stone (internal face) *First floor • windows with piers: cast stone • brackets: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Pontaccio 16,18; via San Simpliciano 1 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with penetrating volumes Background: built in 1986–89 Architects: M. Calzavara and S. Tintori References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 491 FAÇADES

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PORTA NUOVA (CORSO DI) Ospedale Ciceri Agnesi – Fatebenesorelle Address: corso di Porta Nuova 23 Building description: a neo-classical edifice with symmetrical façade with a chapel in the right side Background: built in 1836–40 as addition to the hospital Fatebenefratelli Architect: G. Alvisetti Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Montorfano (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • entrance (columns and piers): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) *First and second floors • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • columns: Viggiù (pedestal); plaster (shaft, capital) Santi Giovanni di Dio e Vincenzo de Paoli Address: corso di Porta Nuova 23 Building description: a three naves church with a dome Background: built in 1836–40 as chapel of the Ospedale Ciceri Agnesi Architect: G. Alvisetti Reference: Fiorio p. 353 FAÇADE • stairway: Montorfano (squared block) • engaged columns: Montorfano (base, monolithic shafts, capital) • pediment: stucco • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) INTERIOR • columns: painted plaster (shaft) Ospedale Fatebenefratelli Address: corso di Porta Nuova 21 Building description: two edifices built close to the sides of the Ospedale Ciceri Agnesi Background: built in 1934–36 in replacement of the original hospital (founded 1588) located 100 m south and demolished in 1936 FAÇADE (corso di Porta Nuova)

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• base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (ground floor): Zandobbio (slab) • coating (first floor): plaster • entrance (column): Zandobbio (curved slab) • eaves cornice: Ghiandone (thick slab) FAÇADE (piazzale Principessa Clotilde 3) • cladding (ground floor): Zandobbio (slab) • cladding (other floors): white marble (small rectangular tile) Ospedale Fatebenefratelli Oftalmico Address: via Castelfidardo 15 Building description: a one-storey building with uniform series of windows Background: built in 1950–55 • base: Mergozzo (squared block) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) PRINCIPESSA CLOTILDE (PIAZZALE) Porta Nuova Address: piazzale Principessa Clotilde Building description: a monumental arch, with pediment and two colonnaded lodges, as a doorway on the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) Background: built in 1810–13 Architect: G. Zanoia References: lombardiabeniculturali.it ARCH • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Molera “Cornettone” (block) • engaged columns: Molera (pedestal, base, shaft made of three superimposed drums, capital) • arch, entablature: Molera (moulding) • pediment: Molera (moulding) LODGES • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Molera (block) • columns and pilasters: Molera (monolithic shaft) • arches, entablature: Molera (moulding) NOTE: side walls of the lodges were partially reconstructed using mortars SACCHI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Sacchi 12 Building description: a five-storey apartment building featuring two lines of balconies on the sides

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Background: built in 1947–49 Architects: P. Lingeri and A. Pini Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • cladding: Botticino (slab) SAN MARCO (PIAZZA) San Marco Address: piazza San Marco Building description: a three naves church with several chapel added on the right side Background: built since the 15th century, the façade was built in the year 1871 Architect: C. Maciachini (façade) References: Fiorio p. 164; Politecnico #121 FAÇADE • pilasters: Candoglia (lower part), brick (upper part) • portals: Candoglia (moulding) • cladding: brick • rose and side windows: terracotta • spires (upper part): terracotta NOTE: the “original” façade was different in the upper part, showing only a central squared window. APSE • cladding: brick BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • lancet windows: Serizzo Ossola, Angera (column shaft); Angera (capital) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: piazza San Marco 1, via Solferino Building description: a complex of apartment buildings (four to six storeys) with a porch Background: built in 1970–72 Architect: L. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #473; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 424–25; Pierini-Isastia p. 449; Biraghi-Granato #22 FAÇADES • pillars (ground floor): stone (Aurisina, slab; now painted with a white layer) • coating: plaster • windows (sill, frame): Aurisina (slab) • cornerstones: Aurisina (slab) SAN SIMPLICIANO (VIA AND PIAZZA) San Simpliciano Address: piazza San Simpliciano Building description: a five naves church with transept and apse

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Background: built as “Basilica Virginum” in the late 4th century; transformed in the 12th century, but many original parts were maintained. The façade was built in 1870, the original porch on the façade was completely demolished. Architect: C. Maciachini (façade). References: Fiorio p. 125; Politecnico #14, #123 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone and Serizzo (squared block) • masonry: brick • cladding (lower central part): different marbles (slab) • engaged columns: Ceppo Brembo (drum), Angera (capital) • windows: brick, Angera (voussoirs) • upper cornice: terracotta • portal: coloured ancient marbles as Pavonazzetto, Cipollino and Proconnesium • side portals: Crevola and Oira (moulding) SIDE (right) • piers (lower part): Ghiandone and Serizzo (reused blocks) • cladding: brick TRANSEPT • cladding: brick • windows: Angera APSE • foundation: pebbles and mortar • cladding: brick, Ghiandone and Serizzo (rare splints) INTERIOR • piers: Ceppo Brembo, Ghiandone (square blocks) • cladding: brick (herring bone style) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick; Ceppo Brembo, white marble, Serizzo (cornerstone) • foundation: Ghiandone (squared block as reuse of Roman sarcophagi) Monastero di San Simpliciano Address: piazza delle Crociate 6 Building description: different buildings including three cloisters, on the eastern side of the church Background: built from the 15th to the 16th century as a Benedictine convent, then transformed as a military barracks and now housing the “Facoltà Teologica” CLOISTER (15th century) • twin columns: Serizzo Ossola (shaft) CLOISTER (16th century) • twin columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft, base, capital), Boden (some bases and capitals, probably as original material) • floor and stylobate: Beola (slab) BUILDING between cloisters • staircase: Baveno (stair, column and arch), Molera (baluster) Sacello San Simpliciano Access from the left transept of the church.

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Building description: a quadrangular construction located near the apse with a barrel vault Background: built in the late 4th century FRONTS • cladding: brick (herring-bone style); Ghiandone and Ceppo Brembo (squared block in the lower part). • foundation: pebbles and brick with mortar Edificio per abitazioni Address: via San Simpliciano 6 Building description: an “L-shaped” three-storey apartment building with reticulated façades Background: built in 1964–66 on the site of barrack Masera and on the gardens of Palazzo Crivelli Architect: L. Vietti Reference: Pierini-Isastia p. 421 FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): Rosso Verona (slab, pointed finish) • small piers (other floors): Rosso Verona (slab, pointed finish) • windows: Rosso Verona (sill, polishing) • coating: plaster SANT’ANGELO (PIAZZA) Sant’Angelo Address: piazza Sant’Angelo 2 Building description: a single nave church with a bell tower; a monastery stands on the right side of the church Background: the church, built in the second half of the 16th century (façade: early 17th century), is the sole remain of the original monastery demolished in 1938. A new monastery (Angelicum) was built in 1939–47, once housing a cultural centre. Architects: D. Giunti (1552); G. Muzio (1939) References: Fiorio p. 138; Politecnico #62 FAÇADE *First order • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • engaged columns: Montorfano (monolithic shafts, capital); Ceppo Brembo (pedestal), Boden (base) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • portals (jambs and lintel): Ceppo Brembo • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) *Second order • coating: plaster • pilasters, windows, entablature, pediment, volutes, figures: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • obelisks: Montorfano (monolithic shafts) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster

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ANGELICUM Building description: a three-storey monastic building with a projecting grid; arched walls hid the squared courts (via Bertoni) Background: built in 1939–47, also housing a cultural centre (Angelicum) Architect: G. Muzio (1939) • projecting grid, piers and arches: litoceramica • cladding: litoceramica SOLFERINO (VIA) Casa Rigamonti Address: via Solferino 24, 24a Building description: two apartment buildings (three storeys and two storeys) connected by a one-storey building Background: built in 1889–90 Architect: S.G. Locati References: Grandi-Pracchi #47; Politecnico #111 FAÇADE (via Solferino 24, three storeys) *Ground and first floors • base: Verona white (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Verona (thick slab) • portal (frame): Verona (moulding) • windows (frame): Verona (mouldings) *Second floor • balcony: Verona (bracket, balusters) • cladding: Verona (white, thick slab) • windows (pediment): Verona (moulding) *Third floor • windows (columns): Verona (mouldings) • square panels (among windows): Verona • eaves cornice: Verona (moulding) FAÇADE (via Solferino 24a, two storeys) *Ground floor • base: Verona white (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Verona (white, thick slab) • portal (frame): Verona (moulding) • windows: Verona (moulding) *First floor • balcony: Verona (bracket, balusters) • windows (arch): Verona (moulding) • cornerstones (rustication): artificial stone *Second floor • windows (frame, columns): Verona (moulding, shaft) • frieze: plaster (graffito) • eaves cornice: wood BUILDING (connection)

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*Ground floor • base: Verona white (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Verona (thick slab) • windows: Verona (moulding) *First floor (loggia) • columns: Verona (shaft) Corriere della Sera Address: via Solferino 28, via San Marco Building description: a rectangular building with a façade featuring a series of arch-depressed windows Background: built in 1903–04 as seat of the newspaper; a new storey was added in 1960–65 Architects: L. Beltrami and A. Repossi (1903) References: Grandi-Pracchi #60; Gramigna-Mazza p. 21; Politecnico #145 FAÇADE (via Solferino) • base: Montorfano (squared block) • coating, pilasters: artificial stone • pilasters (base, capital): cast stone • windows (decorations): cast stone • portal: cast stone • eaves cornice: artificial stone; cast stone (bracket) Addition Address: via San Marco, via della Moscova Building description: a two-storey building (printing machines) on the eastern side of the original building Background: built in 1960–65, then transformed in 2006 Architects: A. Rosselli (1960), V. Gregotti (2006) References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 361 FAÇADE (via San Marco, via della Moscova) • base: Serizzo (slab) • structure: metal and glass • coating (ground floor, rustication): plaster • coating (other floors): plaster • windows: stucco Edificio per uffici Address: via Solferino 40 – via San Marco 33 Building description: a four-storey corporate building (via Solferino) connected to a sixstorey apartment building (via San Marco) Background: built in 1949–52 as a corporate building (Torcitura di Borgomanero); now it houses the Consulate of Federal Republic of Germany (via Solferino) Architect: G. Gho Reference: Bottoni #21 FAÇADE (via Solferino)

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*Ground floor • base: white granite Sardinia (moulding) • cladding: Mergozzo (slab on piers); Botticino (slab below windows, pointed finish) *Other floors • cladding: Botticino (slab, pointed finish) FAÇADE (via San Marco) *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (moulding) • cladding: Mergozzo (slab on pier); mosaic (below windows) • entrance: Chiampo (slab on pier) *Other floors • cladding: mosaic (small squared tile) STATUTO (VIA) Casa Collini Address: via Statuto 12 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with geometric volumes on the façade Background: built in 1919; a new storey was added in 1933 Architect: G. Greppi References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 154; Gramigna-Mazza p. 76 FAÇADE #165 *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: Arabescato apuano (slab) • portal: cast stone • windows: cast stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • decorative panels: artificial stone TESSA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Tessa 2, via San Simpliciano 5 Building description: an apartment building made of two parts (four and six storeys) Background: built in 1959–61 Architects: G., P. and A. Monti References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 338; Capitanucci p. 66 FAÇADES *Ground floor • piers (cladding): Lavagrigia (slab) • thresholds: Serizzo Ossola (slab) *Other floors • cladding: litoceramica

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XXV APRILE (PIAZZA) Porta Garibaldi Address: piazza XXV Aprile Building description: a three fornices arch with two colonnaded houses as doorway on the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) Background: built in 1826 to honour the Austrian emperor then named after the Lombard patriots and the general Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–82) fighting for the Italian independence Architect: G. Moraglia FRONTS • base: Montorfano (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) • columns (fluted): Viggiù (superimposed drum) • portals: Viggiù (moulding) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) • upper part with inscriptions: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • statues: Ceppo Brembo SIDE HOUSES • base: Montorfano (squared block) • coating: plaster • columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft, capital) Former Cinema-Teatro Smeraldo Address: piazza XXV Aprile 10 Building description: an “U-shaped” seven-storey building with a commercial area in the lower two floors and apartments in the upper five floors Background: built in 1930–35 to house a wide theatre and now housing a food court Architect: O. Cabiati References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 187 FAÇADES • cladding (lower part): Botticino (slab) • cladding (upper part): clinker VERDI (VIA) Palazzo delle Colonne Address: via Verdi 8 Building description: a T-shaped four-storey building with a porch made of ten couples of tall columns Background: the building was built in 1934–42, and it is connected to the nearby headquarters of former Cassa di Risparmio delle Provincie Lombarde (1869–72) Architects: G. Greppi and G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #285, Gramigna-Mazza p. 193

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PORCH • floor: Porfido Monumentale (slab) • columns: Granito Santo Stefano (polished monolithic shaft with capital and without base) • cladding: Porfido Monumentale (thick slabs, carving) • entablature: Porfido Monumentale (moulding) • balustrade: Granito Santo Stefano (thick slab) ENTRANCE • cladding: Baveno (slab), Balma (sill), Verrucano (floor, stair) ROUND VESTIBULE • cladding: Baveno (curvilinear slab) ATRIUM • columns: Montorfano (eight monolithic shaft) • cladding: Candoglia-Ornavasso (slab, rounded profile) FAÇADES • cladding (rustication): Balma (squared block) • pilasters and arches: Balma (squared block, voussoir) • eaves cornice: Balma (thick slab) San Giuseppe Address: via Verdi Building description: a centralized plan church with a façade decorated by columns and statues Background: built in 1607–30, the statues were added in the 19th century Architect: F.M. Ricchino References: Fiorio p. 160 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • engaged columns, pilasters: plaster (shaft); Ceppo Brembo (capital) • portal: Montorfano (inner part, moulding); Ceppo Brembo (outer part, pediment) • entablature, pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster *Second order • engaged columns: Ceppo Brembo (base, drum, capital) • window: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, balustrade) • volutes (spiral): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature, pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) INTERIOR • supports (pedestal, column, pilaster): masonry with painted stucco (fake Baveno)

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BIGLI (VIA) Palazzo Taverna Address: via Bigli 9 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with regular rows of windows Background: built in various phases starting from the early 16th century Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • portal: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • windows: stucco A portion of an ancient window made of brick is present on the first floor. Palazzo Bigli Address: via Bigli 11 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with windows and pediments Background: built in the early 16th century, transformed in 1841 and partially rebuilt after the destructions of World War II aerial bombings (1943). Architect: L. Baj (1841) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal with arch and pilasters: Boden (moulding) • windows with pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • cornice and eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) Palazzo Olivazzi (Trivulzio) Address: via Bigli 21 Building description: a three-storey noble palace on a street corner, featuring a wide niche around the main portal Background: built in the middle of the 18th century DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-8

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Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE via Bigli • base with cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco, Baveno (sill) • portal with arch: Baveno (voussoir) • balcony: Baveno (bracket), Viggiù (balustrade) BORGONUOVO (VIA) Palazzo Branca Address: via Borgonuovo 2 Building description: a four-storey noble palace with a colonnaded court Background: built in 1875, transformed in 1990 (arch. G. Aulenti) as the residence of Banca Commerciale Architect: E. Terzaghi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Balma (bottom); Baveno (top, squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • cornerstone: Baveno (squared block) • portal with columns and arch: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital); Baveno (voussoir) • windows: Baveno (moulding) • balconies: Baveno (brackets), Viggiù (railing) • cornice: Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: Viggiù (moulding) • cornerstone: Viggiù (moulding) • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) COURT *Ground floor • columns and piers: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • pilasters on the walls: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: Viggiù (moulding) ANNEXE Address: via dei Giardini Building description: a four-storey building with a central part as loggia Background: built in 1965–69 Architect: G. Muzio FAÇADE • base: Porfido Monumentale (slab) • cladding: Trachite (slab and small pyramidal element)

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Edificio per abitazioni Building description: a group of three adjacent three-storey apartment buildings Background: built in 1947–49 Architect: Studio BBPR References: Bottoni #35, Gramigna-Mazza p. 207; Grandi-Pracchi p. 310 *Address: via Borgonuovo 4 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Botticino (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster *Address: piazza Sant’Erasmo 5 FAÇADES • base: Botticino (slab) • cladding (ground floor, piers): Botticino (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster *Address: piazza Sant’Erasmo 7 FAÇADES • base: Botticino (slab) • cladding (ground floor, piers): Botticino slab • coating (other floors): plaster Palazzo Orsini Address: via Borgonuovo 11 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a neo-classical façade and a colonnaded court Background: built in the 17th century, the original façade was replaced in the middle of the 19th century Architect: L. Clerichetti (façade) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • portal with arch: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Other floors • windows with pediment (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo Moriggia Address: via Borgonuovo 23 Building description: a two-storey noble palace featuring twin pilasters on the façade

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Background: completed in 1775 replacing an ancient monastery; badly destroyed by World War II aerial bombings (1943), restored in 1950. Architect: G. Piermarini (1775) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • cladding: artificial stone (fake granite) • windows: artificial stone • portal: Baveno (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • cornice: Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Viggiù (base, capital) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • balcony: artificial stone • coating: plaster • side cladding (rustication): Baveno (thick slab) • eaves cornice: artificial stone COURT • porch (columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) Palazzo Landriani Address: via Borgonuovo 25 Building description: a one-storey noble palace featuring a balcony on the plain façade Background: construction started in the late 15th century, rebuilt in the first half of the 16th century and transformed later Architect: C. Cesariano (16th century) References: Politecnico #53; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Montorfano (squared block) • pilasters and coating: plaster • windows (frame): stucco • portal (jambs): Montorfano (moulding) COURT • portico (columns): Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shafts), Montorfano (monolithic shafts); Boden (base); Angera (capital) CAPPUCCINI (VIA) Casa Berri Meregalli Address: via Cappuccini 8, via Vivavio Building description: a four-storey apartment building with two façades, including balconies, pilasters, arches and gutters Background: built in 1911–14

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Architect: G.U. Arata References: Grandi-Pracchi #140, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 70–71, Politecnico #138 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (moulding); cast stone (capital) *Other floors • cladding (central part, over the doorway): artificial stone (different finishing) • bow windows: artificial stone (different finishing) • balconies (brackets): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pilasters: cast stone (base, capital); brick (shaft) • windows and arches: Ceppo Brembo (voussoir) • decorative elements: cast stone • gutters: cast stone CAVOUR (PIAZZA) Palazzo dell’Informazione o dei Giornali Address: piazza Cavour 2 Building description: the main building is a six-storey edifice with lines of windows and a central doorway with balcony and relief; a second building stands in the rear Background: built in 1937–42 as the headquarters of the fascist newspaper (Il Popolo d’Italia); after World War II, different newspapers were housed here. The second building housed the printing machines until the last years of the seventies. Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #299, Gramigna-Mazza p. 199 FAÇADE (main building) • cladding: Chiampo (thick slab, pointed finish) • cladding (around the windows): Chiampo (thick slab, polished) • doorway: Baveno (moulding) • entrance (cladding): Baveno (six very huge slabs – two for each side and two for the ceiling) • balcony with bas-reliefs: Rosso Pantheon (moulding, carving) • relief (M. Sironi): white Apuanian marble (thick slab) FAÇADE (printing machines building) • cladding: litoceramica Centro Svizzero Address: piazza Cavour 4, via del Vecchio Politecnico 3 Building description: a four-storey building with angular façade on the street and a nineteenstorey building on the rear Background: built in 1947–52 Architect: A. Meili References: Bottoni #32, Grandi-Pracchi #359, Gramigna-Mazza p. 235; BiraghiGranato #54

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FAÇADE (short building, piazza Cavour) • cladding (ground floor): Onsernone (polished slab) • cladding (other floors): white Apuanian marble (thin rectangular slab, mosaic) COURT • floor: white and grey Apuanian marble (small rectangular tessera) reproducing the symbols of Swiss Cantons FAÇADE (tall building, via del Vecchio Politecnico) • piers (ground floor): Onsernone (polished slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding: white Apuanian marble (thin rectangular slab, mosaic) DE BERNARDI (VIA) Casa Alessio Address: via De Bernardi 1 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with tripartite windows in the centre Background: built in 1905 Architect: G.B. Bossi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 28. FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • coating (rustication): plaster • windows, balconies: cast stone DE MARCHI (VIA) Chiesa Cristiana Protestante Address: via De Marchi Building description: a single nave church with four bays Background: built in 1862–64 for the Christian Protestant Church Architect: A. Engelmann FAÇADE • base: Viggiù (squared block) • cladding: brick • portal with columns and arch: Angera (shaft) • side towers: brick DUSE (PIAZZA) Palazzo Civita Address: piazza Duse 2, via Salvini, via Cossa Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with a polygonal plan Background: built in 1933–36 Architect: G. Zanini References: Grandi-Pracchi #203, Gramigna-Mazza p. 148, Politecnico #160 FAÇADES *Ground, first and second floors

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• pilasters, cornice, cladding: Cardoso (thick slab) • doorway: Cardoso (thick slab; voussoir) *Other floors • pilasters, cornices: travertine (slab) • coating, windows: plaster FAÇADES (inner court) • cladding: travertine (slab) • coating: plaster Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Duse 3 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring a pediment with statues Background: built in 1925 Architect: P.G. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #179, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 98–99 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • cladding, windows: Ceppo Brembo (slab) • doorway: Ceppo (moulding) *Second floor • coating: plaster • balconies, windows: cast stone *Other floors • coating, pilasters, windows, cornerstones: plaster • balconies: cast stone • eaves cornice, pediment: artificial stone • statues: cast stone GALILEI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Galilei 5 Building description: a ten-storey apartment building with a recessed tower and two wings on the street Background: built in 1990–95 on the site of the newspaper “La Gazzetta dello Sport” Architects: M. Calzavara and S. Tintori FAÇADE • cladding (ground and first floors, central part): Lavagrigia (slab) • coating (upper floors): plaster GIARDINI (VIA DEI) Edificio per abitazione Address: via dei Giardini 7 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring all-around balconies Background: built in 1947–50

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Architect: C. De Carli References: Bottoni #34, Grandi-Pracchi #354, Gramigna-Mazza p. 226 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Mergozzo (slab) • cladding: Botticino (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster MAJNO (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Majno 12 Building description: a double six-storey apartment building with columns and squared windows Background: built in 1986–88 Architects: L. Scacchetti and A. Ferrari Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 485 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Other floors • cladding: whitish limestone (slab) Casa Moretti Address: viale Majno 15 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with two lines of bow-windows Background: built in 1911–13; a fifth floor was added later Architect: G. Moretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #141; Gramigna-Mazza p. 64; Politecnico #137 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • doorway: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows, bow-windows, balconies: cast stone MANIN (VIA) Palazzo Dugnani Address: via Manin 2 Building description: a two-storey noble palace featuring a façade on the garden (Giardini Pubblici) with a recessed central part Background: built in the late 17th century, then rearranged in 1846 to house the Museum of Natural History; since 1945 it has housed different kinds of schools. Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Manin)

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• base: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows (sill): Baveno (slab) • portal (frame): Baveno (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) FAÇADE (Giardini Pubblici) *Ground, first and second floors • base: Beola (slab) • pilasters: plaster • windows: Baveno (sill), plaster • coating: plaster *Porch • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, pedestal); Boden (base, capital) • arches: plaster *Loggia • pilasters: plaster • balustrade: Viggiù (moulding) • pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Palazzo Melzi d’Eril Address: via Manin 21, 23., via Moscova Building description: a two-storey noble palace on a street corner Background: built in the late 18th century, the façade was built in 1830 Architect: G. Muraglia (1830) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Baveno (thick slab) • windows: Baveno (voussoir) • portal with arch: Baveno (moulding) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) *First and second floors • balconies: Baveno (bracket, platform); Viggiù (balustrade) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: artificial stone • COURT • porch (column without base): Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • floor: Beola (slab) Intendenza di Finanza Address: via Manin 25, 27, 29, via della Moscova 2, via Tarchetti 6 Building description: a huge “L shaped” five-storey office building with three façades Background: built in 1930–35 to house the Intendenza di Finanza (now Agenzia delle Entrate)

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Architect: E. Marelli Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (corner via Manin – via Moscova) • staircase: travertine (thick slab) *First floor • columns: travertine (base, superimposed drum, capital) • entrances: travertine (ashlar, voussoir) • entablature: travertine (moulding) *Second floor • cladding: travertine (slab) • balcony: travertine (moulding) • windows with columns and pediments: travertine (drum, moulding) *Other floors • cladding: travertine (slab) • windows: travertine (drum, moulding) • balcony (fifth floor): travertine (moulding) *Tower • cladding: brick • cornerstones: travertine (slab) • statues: travertine FAÇADES (via Moscova 2, via Manin 29 and 29, via Tarchetti 6) *Ground and first floors • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: travertine (slab) *Second floor • cladding: brick • windows (pediment) and balconies: travertine (moulding) *Third and fourth floors • cladding: brick • windows (frame): travertine (moulding) *Fifth floor • cladding: travertine (slab) *Doorways • engaged columns: travertine (superimposed drum) NOTE: the central part of these façades (above the doorways) shows a cladding (slab of travertine) on each floor. COURT • coating: plaster (fake travertine), plaster (red colour) HALL OF CATASTO • piers (cladding): Lasa (slab) Edificio per abitazione Address: via Manin 33 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building on a street corner with balconies and arches Background: built in 1933–34

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Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 149; Politecnico #159 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • cladding: travertine (thick slab, with curvilinear cut also) *Other floors • coating: plaster • balconies: artificial stone Casa Feltrinelli Address: via Manin 37 Building description: a nine-storey apartment building featuring a glass bow-window in the centre of the façade Background: built in 1934–35 Architects: A. and L. Barbiano di Belgioioso References: Bottoni #28, Gramigna-Mazza p. 162 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Baveno (slab) • cladding (other floors): Botticino (slab) • side balconies: Botticino (slab) • bow window: metal and glass • entrance: Porfido monumentale (jambs, moulding), Ornavasso (cladding, slab); Baveno (floor, polished slab) MANZONI (VIA) Palazzo Brentani (Greppi) Address: via Manzoni 6 Building description: a noble palace with a three-orders façade and a series of medallions of renowned persons Background: built in 1829–31, then transformed (1935) to house Banca Commerciale. Part of “Gallerie d’Italia” (Museum of Fine Arts) since 2011. Architects: L. Canonica (1829); G. De Finetti (1935). Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • portal with arch: Baveno (moulding) • cladding: artificial stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • balcony: Baveno (platform), Viggiù (baluster) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • statues: stucco • eaves cornice: Viggiù (bracket), Beola (slab)

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Palazzo Anguissola Antona Traversi Address: via Manzoni 10 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a giant order on the façade Background: built in 1775–78 (façade on the garden); the façade on via Manzoni was built in 1829–30; a first transformation was made in 1935 for Banca Commerciale. Part of the museum of art, called Gallerie d’Italia, since 2011. Architects: C.F. Soave (1775); L. Canonica (1829); G. De Finetti (1935) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Manzoni) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Baveno (tick slab) • portal with arch: Baveno (moulding) *First and second floors • coating: plaster • balcony: Baveno (bracket), Viggiù (balustrade) • pilasters (fluted): Viggiù (base, shaft; capital) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • frieze: Viggiù (sculpted element) • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) FAÇADE (garden) *Ground floor (central and side parts) • coating (rustication): plaster *First and second floors (central part) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) *First and second floors (side parts) • coating (rustication): plaster COURT • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital, lintel) Palazzo Poldi Pezzoli Address: via Manzoni 12 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with squared court Background: transformation (1850–53) of an older edifice in order to house a private fine art collection (Museo Poldi Pezzoli) Architect: G. Balzaretto References: Grandi-Pracchi #1, Politecnico #103; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base with cellar windows: Baveno and Montorfano (squared blocks) • portal: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows and eaves cornice: stucco • balcony: Montorfano (bracket), Baveno (platform), Viggiù (balustrade) COURT • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft)

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piers: Ceppo Brembo (shaft) loggia (Terrazza del Pollaiuolo; first floor, towards via Manzoni 14): Molera (pilaster, moulding) INTERIOR • staircase: Baveno (slab) Address: via Manzoni 14 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with squared courts Background: built in 1853–54 Architect: G. Balzaretto References: Politecnico #103; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained in the lower part and fine grained in the upper part, squared blocks) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): artificial stone • cornerstones and eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, moulding) • portal (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, voussoir) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (bracket); Viggiù (balustrade) COURT • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (superimposed drum). NOTE: these palaces (via Manzoni 12 and via Manzoni 14) are connected by a huge arch with columns (Serlian motif) made of of Baveno (base, monolithic shaft capital). Grand Hotel et de Milan Address: via Manzoni 29 Building description: a four-storey building with balconies and decorated windows Background: built in 1864–64 to house a hotel; then transformed many times. Since 1872, the hotel had been the Milanese domicile of the composer Giuseppe Verdi; he died here on 27 January 1901. Architect: A. Pizzala Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #14 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication on the ground floor): plaster • doorway: cast stone • windows: cast stone • cornices: artificial stone Palazzo Gallarati-Scotti Address: via Manzoni 30 Building description: a two-storey noble palace featuring windows with pediments Background: built in the early 18th century, badly destroyed after the World War II aerial bombings (1943) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it

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FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal: Baveno (jambs, moulding), cast stone (arch) • balconies: cast stone (bracket, balustrade) • windows with pediment (first floor): stucco • windows (second floor): plaster Former Palazzo Assicurazioni Generali Address: via Manzoni 31 Building description: a six-storey building with giant windows over a dark basement Background: built in 1937–48, including a theatre (Cinema Capitol); transformed with the addition of three storeys in 2006 to house Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Hotel Architect: E.A. Griffini References: Grandi-Pracchi #297, Gramigna-Mazza p. 206 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding (piers): Dubino (slab, polished) *First floor • cladding (rustication): Balma (thick slab, rough) • windows (frame): Balma (slab) *Other floors • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • giant windows (frame): veined Apuanian marble (moulding) • statues: white Apuanian marble San Francesco di Paola Address: via Manzoni Building description: a single-nave church with a curvilinear façade Background: built in the early 18th century on the site of the destroyed Oratorio di Sant’Anastasia; the façade was completed in 1891 Architects: M. Bianchi; E. Alemagna (1891) Reference: Fiorio p. 156 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Viggiù (base, capital) • coating: plaster • portals (frame): Baveno (moulding) *Second order • base: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • window (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Viggiù (base, capital) • entablature, volutes, vases: Ceppo Brembo (moulding)

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Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda Address: via Manzoni 39, 41 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a long façade featuring windows with pediment Background: built in many decades during the 18th century, then transformed in 1820–25 with a neo-classical façade Architect: G. Arganini (1820) References: Politecnico #89; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base and cladding (rustication): Baveno (squared block) • cellar windows: Baveno (voussoir) • entrance with columns Baveno (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding) • cornice: Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • balcony: Baveno (platform), Viggiù (balustrade) • coating (upper part): plaster • windows with pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding) Archi Porta Nuova Address: via Manzoni, piazza Cavour Building description: two short towers connected by two arches Background: part of the first urban walls (Middle Ages), then transformed many times Reference: Politecnico #28 FAÇADES • masonry: Ghiandone and Serizzo Val Masino (squared block), Ceppo Brembo (squared block, both fine and coarse grained), Serizzo Ossola, Molera, Angera, Aurisina, Verona (reused block), trachyte, Musso (voussoir, reuse) Some Roman funerary stelae, mainly made of Aurisina limestone, were included in the arches during the late 19th century. These stelae were replaced by resin copies in 1990. A medieval (13th century) tabernacle, featuring a bas-relief (Candoglia marble) with the Virgin and the Child with three Saints, stands on the piazza Cavour side. MONTENAPOLEONE (VIA) Palazzo Melzi di Cusano Address: via Montenapoleone 18 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a colonnaded façade Background: built in 1830 Architect: G.B. Bareggi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE

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base and cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) coating: plaster windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) portal with arch: Baveno (moulding) engaged columns: plaster (pedestal, shaft); Viggiù (base, capital) pediment: Viggiù (moulding); stucco (figure)

Palazzo Gavazzi Address: via Montenapoleone 23 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a three orders façade Background: built in 1838–39 Architect: L. Clerichetti Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding with windows: Baveno (thick slab, voussoir) • engaged columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • portals: Baveno (moulding) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) *First floor • pilasters (fluted): Baveno (moulding) • windows: Baveno (moulding) • balcony: Viggiù (moulding), Baveno (bracket) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster *Second floor • balconies: Viggiù (moulding) • caryatids: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) San Donnino alla Mazza Address: via Montenapoleone, via Bigli Building description: a side wall is the sole remain of this medieval church; the wall is visible in a passage between via Montenapoleone and via Bigli called “Portico del lattee” (Porch of the milkman) Background: the church was almost completely destroyed in the 19th century, and the remains were included in a modern building Reference: Fiorio p. 148 SIDE • base: Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick MOSCOVA (VIA DELLA) San Bartolomeo Address: via Moscova

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Building description: a centrally planned church with a “Renaissance” façade Background: built in 1864 to replace a medieval church located in piazza Cavour and demolished in 1861 Architect: M. Garavaglia Reference: Fiorio p. 144 FAÇADE *First order • staircase: Baveno (squared block) • base: Baveno (squared block) • columns: Baveno (pedestal, base monolithic shaft); stucco (capital) • entablature and pediment: Saltrio (moulding) *Second order • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft), Viggiù (pedestal), stucco (capital) • window (Serlian motif), entablature, pediment: Saltrio (moulding) • coating: plaster INTERIOR • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Saltrio (pedestal, base), stucco (capital) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Saltrio (pedestal, base), stucco (capital) MOZART (VIA) Villa Necchi Campiglio Address: via Mozart 12, 14e Building description: a three-storey urban villa hidden in a garden and showing different façades; a two-storey lodge is located on the entrance to the garden. Background: built in 1932–35 Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (entrance – west) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • cladding (other floors): travertine (slab) • coating (different floors): plaster • staircase: Valcundria (moulding) • doorway (frame): Arabescato Apuanian (slab) FACADE (rear – east) • base: Beola (slab) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • cladding (other floors): travertine (slab) • coating (different floors): plaster FAÇADE (north) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • cladding (other floors): travertine (slab) • coating (different floors): plaster FAÇADE (south) • base: Beola (slab) • cornerstone (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • coating (different floors): plaster LODGE (one-storey building, via Mozart 12)

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• base: Valcundria (thick slab) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) • doorway: Valcundria (jambs, thick slab, polished), Ceppo Brembo (voussoir) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (curvilinear) • coating (first floor): plaster PRESENT-DAY ENTRANCE (via Mozart 14) • piers (rustication): Baveno (moulding) PRECINCT – WALLS • base: Valcundria (thick slab) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (thic slab) Case Berri Meregalli Building description: two four-storey apartment buildings with ornated windows and balconies Background: built in 1910–11 Architect: G.A. Arata References: Grandi-Pracchi #138, Gramigna-Mazza p. 58 *Address: via Mozart 21 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Rosso Verona (squared block, irregular size, quarry face) *Other floors • cladding: brick with painted figures • balconies, windows: cast stone • decorative elements: casts tone *Address: via Barozzi 7 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: Rosso Verona (squared block, irregular size, quarry face) • windows (frame): cast stone *Other floors • cladding: artificial stone (different finishing) • windows and balconies: cast stone Palazzo Fidia and other buildings The edification of the area of the former “Giardino Sola-Busca” or the garden on the rear of palazzo Serbelloni (corso Venezia) was planned by A. Andreani. The original plan included three triangular edifices around a “deep pit” or a round court: Palazzo Fidia (via Melegari 2) was the sole edifice built according to this plan; the other two edifices (via Melegari 4 and via Serbelloni 14) were added later by other architects. Palazzo Fidia Address: via Melegari 2 – Palazzo Fidia Building description: an irregular nine-storey apartment building with bay windows, terraces, balconies, pediments and projecting shelters

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Background: built in 1924–32 Architect: A. Andreani References: Grandi-Pracchi #178; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 114–15; Politecnico #152 FAÇADES • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pilaster at the corner: Baveno (squared block) • masonry: brick • small balconies: terracotta (balustrade) • window sills: travertine (mouldings) • doorway: Baveno (mouldings) Address: via Melegari 4 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with rounded corners Background: built in 1935–38, close to palazzo Fidia Architect: P. Mezzanotte FAÇADES • base: Ceppo Brembo • cladding: brick (different arrangement) • doorway: Valcudria (moulding) • windows: Granofiro (frame), Ghiandone (sill) • balconies: Ghiandone (platform) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) Address: via Serbelloni 14, via Mozart Building description: an eight-storey apartment building featuring round corners Background: built in 1937–40, close to Palazzo Fidia Architects: P. G. Magistretti and L.M. Caneva FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • base: Vico (thick slab, pointed finish) • doorway: Vico (moulding) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • windows (frame): Serizzo (moulding) • cornice: Serizzo (moulding) *Second floor • coating: plaster and Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Other floors • cladding: plaster Villa Zanoletti Address: via Melegari 1, via Mozart 9 Building description: a two-storey villa, mirrors the villa Rasini (via Melegari 3,5) Background: built in 1926–30 Architect: P. Portaluppi (on the basis of a plan made by A. Andreani) FAÇADES *Ground floor

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• base with cellar windows: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • doorway: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • cladding: litoceramica • windows: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab), travertine (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: travertine (moulding) ANNEXE – VILLA (via Mozart) • base: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • cladding: litoceramica • doorway: travertine (moulding) • windows: Ceppo Iseo (ground floor); travertine Villa Rasini Address: via Melegari 3–5 Building description: a two-storey villa with a Propileum in the garden Background: built in 1924–30 Architect: A. Andreani FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • cladding: litoceramica • windows: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab); travertine (sill) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: travertine (moulding) *Round corner Melegari-Maffei • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • cladding (other floors): travertine (thick slab) FENCE (via Melegari – via Maffei) • piers: clinker (shaft), Ceppo Iseo (lower part), travertine (upper part) • panels: travertine (moulding) • doorway: travertine (superimposed block) PROPILEUM (garden) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo, litoceramica, travertine Palazzo Crespi (Sola-Busca) Address: via Serbelloni 10–12 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a richly decorated façade Background: built in 1924–32 Architect: A. Andreani References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 113; Grandi-Pracchi p. 156 FAÇADE (via Serbelloni) *Ground and first floors • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) • doorway (via Serbelloni 10): Baveno (slab, moulding)

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• doorway (via Serbelloni 12): Ceppo Brembo (thick slab); travertine (frame, step) *First and second floors • cladding: travertine (thick slab, middle part); Botticino (thick slab, upper part) • balconies, windows, arches, pediments, volutes: travertine (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster FAÇADE (via Maffei) *Ground floor • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • windows: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Botticino (slab) • windows (frame, pediment): travertine (moulding) • eaves cornice: travertine (moulding) OBERDAN (PIAZZA) Porta Venezia Address: piazza Oberdan Building description: one of the eight gates of the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) featuring two opposite cubic buildings with columns and arches Background: built in 1827–28 to replace other similar buildings, made by G. Piermarini in the late 18th century Architect: R. Vantini Reference: Politecnico #94 MAIN FAÇADE (columns) *Porch • columns, piers: Baveno (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • cladding (rear): Saltrio (ashlar) • doors (arch): Saltrio (voussoir) *Side arches • cladding: Saltrio (ashlar, voussoir) *Entablature: Saltrio (moulding) • railing: Saltrio (moulding) • bas-reliefs: white Apuanian marble SIDE FAÇADES (columns) *Porch • columns, piers: Baveno (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • cladding (rear): Saltrio (ashlar) • doors (arch): Saltrio (voussoir) *Niches • cladding: Saltrio (ashlar, voussoir) *Entablature: Saltrio (moulding) • railing: Saltrio (moulding) • statues, bas-reliefs: white Apuanian marble REAR FAÇADE (pilasters)

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• base with cellar windows: Baveno (squared blocks) • pilasters: Baveno (base, three pieces shaft, capital) • windows with arch: Saltrio (voussoir, moulding) • cladding (rustication): Saltrio (block) *Entablature: Saltrio (moulding) • railing: Saltrio (moulding) ATTIC • cladding, arches, balustrade: Saltrio (block, voussoir) ADDENDUM The access to the Metropolatana Linea 1 (stazione Porta Venezia; corner between corso Buenos Aires – viale Vittorio Veneto) includes the entrance to “Albergo Diurno Venezia”, planned by P. Portaluppi (1926) and operational until 2006. The underground place includes atrium, hall and spa and features a series of coloured stones employed for pilasters or columns, for the stairs and for the mosaic floor. A list of stones reports: white, veined, grey and brecciated marbles of Apuanian Alps (column and mosaic); black Prealps limestone (capital); Giallo di Siena (column, pilaster); Chiampo (stair, mosaic); Rosso Verona and pink; Botticino; Portoro, Rosso and Verde Levanto (mosaic). Worthy of mention is Vert d’Estours, a white marble featuring an irregular network of thin green veins (columns of the entrance); this marble comes from the Couseran region (French Pyrenees, department of Ariège) and it was very rarely used in Milan. PALESTRO (VIA) Villa Reale (former Villa Belgiojoso) Address: via Palestro 16 Building description: a U-shaped complex including a main building with two wings, a squared court in front to the façade, a colonnaded façade with two foreparts on the rear, a garden with pond and ruins Background: built in the last decade of the 18th century as Villa Belgioioso, the villa was devolved to Napoleon in 1802 and then to the Austrian emperor. Since the middle of the 20th century the villa has housed the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Gallery of Modern Art). Architect: L. Pollack Reference: Politecnico #87 ENCLOSURE on the street • coating (rustication): plaster • fluted columns: Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) FAÇADE (via Palestro) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • entrance (arches, rustication): plaster *First and second floors • engaged columns (fluted): Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, three pieces shaft); stucco (capital)

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• coating: plaster • windows with pediment (frame): Viggiù or Molera (moulding) • reliefs: stucco • entablature: plaster, stucco (decoration), Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice: Montorfano (bracket); Beola (slab) • balustrade: Ceppo Brembo (base); Viggiù (baluster) • statues: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) FAÇADE (garden) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • doors with arches: plaster *First and second floors • engaged columns (fluted): Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, three pieces shaft); stucco (capital) • coating: plaster • reliefs: stucco • entablature and side pediments: plaster; stucco (decoration) • balustrade: Viggiù (mouldings) • statues: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea PAC Address: via Palestro 16 Building description: a building on a trapezium area divided by thin walls in five smaller areas, together with a long balcony on a side Background: built in 1948–54 (exhibition hall of the Galleria d’Arte Moderna); on the site occupied by the stables of Villa Belgioioso (demolished after the damages of World War II). Partially rebuilt in 1994 (Studio Gardella), after a terrorist attack (27 July 1993). Architect: I. Gardella References: Grandi-Pracchi #357, Gramigna-Mazza p. 260, Biraghi-Granato #55 FAÇADE (entrance) • coating: plaster FAÇADE (via Palestro) • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block); artificial stone (reconstruction) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): stucco Giardini Pubblici A public garden is bordered by via Manin (west, with palazzo Dugnani), corso Venezia (east), Bastioni di Porta Venezia (North) and via Palestro (south). A wide area, close to the urban walls and once occupied by two monasteries, used for public recreation since the last decades of the 18th century (plan by G. Piermarini), then enlarged in the middle of the 19th century. Ponds, heights, waterfalls, bridges, staircases and fake rocks (made of rough blocks of Ceppo Brembo) were planned by G. Balzaretto and E. Alemagna in the second half of the 19th century. Some buildings were later included in the area, such as Museo di Storia Naturale and Planetario Civico. Different exhibitions were housed here, in particular the first editions of the Milan Trade Fair in 1920–22.

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Address: via Palestro, corso Venezia, Bastioni di Porta Venezia, via Manin Reference: Politecnico #92 Bastioni di Porta Venezia Former city walls transformed as a promenade with trees (late 18th century). A staircase, on viale Vittorio Veneto, shows a masonry made of Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block); stairs made of Ceppo Iseo (restoration); balusters made of artificial stone (restoration); handrails made of Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding). Former Padiglione del Caffè Address: Giardini Pubblici (near Bastioni di Porta Venezia) Building description: an octagonal edifice with four entrances Background: built in 1863 as a public café; transformed into a primary school in 1920 Architects: G. Balzaretto (1863); G. De Finetti (1920) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #3 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • windows: stucco • entrances: Viggiù (monolithic piers; moulded frame) NOTE: on the north-eastern corner of Giardini Pubblici (corso Venezia – Bastioni di Porta Venezia) some remains of the foundations (brickwork) of the church of San Dionigi were unearthed (2018–19). This was one of the churches of the early Christian period, demolished in the middle of the 16th century by the construction of the urban walls. The bell tower was associated by Piermarini to another building, in his turn demolished in 1783. The church contained a Roman labrum, coming from a single block of Porfido Rosso Antico (Egypt), and a sarcophagus (Gaius Valerius Petronianus), coming from a single block of Proconnesian marble (Turkey). The first one came from the Herculean Baths, and it was transformed in a font now in the Baptistry of the Cathedral; the second one is now exposed at Civico Museo Archeologico (corso Magenta). PORTA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Porta 3 Building description: a two-storey building with a façade covered by artistic ceramic tiles Background: built in 1954–55 Architect: V. Latis Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 281 FAÇADE • piers: artificial stone (as granite) • cladding: ceramic (irregular tile) • doorway (frame, stairs): Montorfano (slab)

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REPUBBLICA (PIAZZA DELLA) Casa Malugani Address: piazza Repubblica 5, via Marcora 8–10 Building description: a ten-storey apartment building with recessed balconies and a different façade on via Marcora Background: built in 1935–37 in connection with Casa Bonaiti Architect: G. Muzio Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 175 FAÇADE (piazza Repubblica) *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo (slab) • cladding: Crevola (slab) • doorways: Serizzo (slab, carving) *Other floors • coating: litoceramica FAÇADE (via Marcora) • cladding: litoceramica Casa Bonaiti Address: piazza Repubblica 7, 9, via Marcora 12 Building description: a ten-storey apartment building with three similar façades Background: built in 1934–35 in connection with Casa Malugani Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #290; Gramigna-Mazza p. 175 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base and cellar windows: Valcundria (slab) • base (upper part): Musso (slab) • cladding (first floor): Musso (slab) • doorways (by G. Manzù): Musso (slab with carvings) *Other floors • cladding: litoceramica Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Repubblica 12 Building description: an eleven-storey apartment building featuring balconies on the corner Background: built in 1955–56 Architect: G. Gho Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 282 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • piers (cladding): Larvikite (slab)

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*Other floors • coating: plaster SALVINI (VIA) Casa Buonarroti – Carpaccio – Giotto Address: via Salvini 1–4, corso Venezia Building description: two parallel five-storey buildings connected by a great arch supported by ten columns Background: built in 1925–30 Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #183, Gramigna-Mazza p. 117, Politecnico #154 FAÇADE (corso Venezia) *Ground and first floors • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster • pilasters and cornerstones: Ceppo Iseo (thick slab) • windows: cast stone • balconies: cast stone • eaves cornice: Ceppo Iseo (squared block) ARCH • columns: Pavonazzetto della Rocchetta (shaft, base, capital); Ghiandone (pedestal) • ceiling: stucco FAÇADES (via Salvini) *Ground and first floors • cladding: travertine (thick slab with moulding) • cornice: travertine (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • pilasters: travertine (thick slab) • balconies: travertine (moulding) SANDRI (VIA) Casa d’abitazione per Giornalisti Address: via Sandri 2 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with two series of recessed balconies on the sides Background: built in 1938–39 to house journalists Architect: G. Muzio Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #300 FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab) • cornices (ground floor): Alzo (slab)

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cladding: litoceramica doorway: Alzo (slab)

SANT’ANDREA (VIA) Palazzo Morando Attendolo Bolognini Address: via Sant’Andrea 6 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a colonnaded court Background: built in the 18th century and transformed later; since 1945 it has housed the “Costume, Moda, Immagine” Museum, former “Museo di Milano”. Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base and cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) • portal (jambs): Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Viggiù, Beola (slab) COURT • porch (columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft); Viggiù (capital) • coating: plaster Edificio per uffici Address: via Sant’Andrea 25, via Senato 11 Building description: a cubic five-storey office building with a wide glassy sector Background: built in 1947–50 Architects: R. Menghi and M. Zanuso References: Bottoni #5, Grandi-Pracchi #352, Gramigna-Mazza p. 223, FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Màsino (slab, polished) • cladding: Baveno (slab) • windows (spandrel): ceramic SANT’ERASMO (PIAZZETTA) Edificio per abitazione Address: piazzetta Sant’Erasmo 9 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with superimposed loggias Background: built in 1939–40 Architect: G. Muzio Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 195 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab, pointed finish) • cladding: Beola (slab, quarry face) • loggias (columns, cornices, side frames): Lasa (slab) • doorway: Lasa (slab)

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SANTO SPIRITO (VIA) Palazzi Bagatti Valsecchi Address: via Santo Spirito 7; via Santo Spirito 10, via del Gesù 5 Building description: a couple of two-storey noble palaces (the first with two façades on via Santo Spirito 10 and via Gesù 5; the second with a recessed façade on via Santo Spirito 7) with neo-Renaissance taste and different colonnaded courts Background: built as a house of connoisseurs by two brothers (Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi) in 1878–83 (via Santo Spirito – Gesù) and 1894–95 (via Santo Spirito 7). Badly damaged by World War II aerial bombings in 1943, fully restored in 1954, the house and the art collection were donated in 1974 to the Foundation Bagatti Valsecchi in the aim to preserve this unique collection of works of art arranged in a private dwelling; the house-museum was opened to the public in 1994. Architects: Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #29, #30; Politecnico #108 RECESSED FAÇADE (via Santo Spirito 7) • base: Serizzo Masino (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows and cornices: terracotta • portal with arch and lintel (original, 1507): Angera (moulding) SIDE FAÇADE (via Santo Spirito 7) *Ground floor • cladding (rustication): Angera (squared block) • doorway: Angera (base, pilaster, arch); Saltrio (restored base) *Other floors • loggias: Angera (base, monolithic shaft, capital, arch) • balcony: Saltrio (moulding) • eaves cornice: Angera (moulding) COURT • porch: Serizzo Ossola (stylobate), Viggiù (base), Serizzo Ossola (shaft), stucco (capital), terracotta (arch) • blind arches: Serizzo Ossola (stylobate), Ceppo Brembo (base), Serizzo Ossola (shaft), Viggiù (capital), terracotta (arch) FAÇADE (via Santo Spirito 10) *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • portal with arch: Ceppo Brembo (voussoir) *First and second floor • cladding: brick • windows (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • corner stones: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Central loggia

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columns and pilasters: Serizzo Masino (base, monolithic shaft, capital); Ceppo Brembo (pedestal) • balustrade, arches and entablature): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) NORTH-WEST COURT (entrance from Santo Spirito 10) *Paving: marble (white tessera), black limestone (black tessera); Montorfano (eight-pointed star) *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, squared block) • windows (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • entablature: plaster (coating, lintel and frieze); Ceppo Brembo (cornice) *Other floors • cladding: brick • windows: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, mouldings) • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) PASSAGE BETWEEN TWO COURTS • floor: Beola (slab) • columns, pilasters: Montorfano (base, shaft, capital) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • doors (rustication), niches: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • ceiling: wood SOUTH-EAST COURT (entrance from Gesù) *Floor: marble (white tessera), black limestone (black tessera) *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • entablature: plaster (coating, lintel and frieze); Ceppo Brembo (cornice) *Other floors • cladding: brick • windows: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, mouldings) • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) *Tower (right side) • base (rustication): Ghiandone (rounded block) • cladding: brick • windows: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) FAÇADE (via Gesù 5) *Ground floor • base and cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, thick slab) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • portal with arch (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding)

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*First and second floor • cladding: brick • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, bracket, platform); cast iron (rail) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding); Beola (slab) INTERIOR Different stone materials were used in the building both specially prepared and coming from antiques. Door jambs and lintels and also fireplaces are made of Molera. The rooms described here are open to visitors, the rooms without stone material are omitted. GROUND FLOOR (via Gesù) *Vestibule • columns and pilasters: Macchiavecchia (shaft) • stairs. Baveno • floor: white marble (square tile), black limestone (square tile) • staircase to Salone d’ingresso: Baveno FIRST FLOOR *Salone d’ingresso • floor: Baveno • pilasters: Molera, Macchiavecchia • baseboard: Verde Alpi *Sala Affresco • Serlian motif: white marble • floor: Rosso Verona (square tile, two size), Verona white (rectangular tile) *Sala Bevilaqua • floor: Rosso Verona (square tile with incision) *Camera da Letto (Fausto) • floor: black limestone (trapezium tale), Rosso Verona (trapezium tile) *Sala da Bagno (Fausto) • floor: Rosso Verona (square tile), Verona white (square tile) • bath: Botticino (basin), Varenna (panel) *Galleria della Cupola • floor: Rosso Verona (square tile), Botticino (square tile) • doors: Rosso Verona *Sala Stufa Valtellinese (Giuseppe) • fireplace: Rosso Verona *Salone • floor: Rosso Verona (rectangular tile), black limestone (square tile, two size) • doors: Molera; Porfido rosso antico (small tondo) *Galleria delle armi • floor: black limestone (square tile), white marble (square tile) • pilasters: Molera, Macchiavecchia *Passaggio Sala da Pranzo • floor: Arzo red (rectangular tile) *Sala da Pranzo • floor: black limestone (square tile), Arzo red (square tile) *Sala Studio • floor: black limestone (square tile), Arzo red (square tile) • baseboard: Levanto red

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*Scalone – Atrio (via Santo Spirito, first floor) • staircase with balustrade: Rosso Verona • doors and windows: Molera, Porfido rosso antico (tondo) • floor: Serizzo (slab) GROUND FLOOR (via Santo Spirito) *Sala Armigeri – Atrio • floor: black limestone (square tile), white marble (square tile) • columns, pilasters: Rosso Verona (pedestal), white marble (base, capital), Portoro (shaft) • arches: plaster • doors and windows: Molera, Rosso Verona (tondo) • lavabo (basin): Rosso Verona (carving) SENATO (VIA) San Pietro Celestino Address: via Senato 4 Building description: a decorated façade with a colonnaded portal Background: built in the Middle Ages (bell tower 1317) and rebuilt in 1735–37; the original stone used for the façade (probably Molera sandstone) was replaced by artificial stone in 1904 Architects: M. Bianchi (1735); A. Campanini (1904) Reference: Fiorio p. 217 FAÇADE *First order • base: artificial stone • pilasters and cornice: artificial stone • portal: Baveno (pedestal, monolithic shaft); Montorfano (base); stucco (capital); cast stone (pediment) *Second order • pilasters and cornice: artificial stone • window with pediment: cast stone Collegio Elvetico – Palazzo del Senato Address: via Senato, via Marina, via San Primo Building description: a one-storey building with a concave façade, a church and two courts Background: the construction started in 1608 on the site of an ancient monastery, in order to house the Collegio Elvetico (Swiss College); since 1787 seat of differentgovernment offices (Senate of the Regno d’Italia, 1809–14); since 1872 it has housed the Milanese branch of Archivio di Stato (National Archives). A new building was added on the rear. Architects: F. Mangone and F.M. Ricchino Reference: Politecnico #74 FAÇADE *Ground floor • coating: plaster • cornerstones (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows with pediment, entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding)

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• portal (pilasters): Ceppo Brembo (base, shaft, capital) • portal (frame): Baveno (moulding) *First floor • coating: plaster • cornerstones (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows with pediment, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balcony: Baveno (moulding) SAN CARLO CHURCH (left side of the façade) • pilasters and coating: plaster • cornice and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) • portal: Angera (capital) COURTS • porch and loggia: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Grigio Boden (base, capital) • entablature: Montorfano (squared block) • balustrade: Baveno and Grigio Boden (moulding) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) SIDE (via Marina) • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (slab) SIDE (via San Primo) • cladding: brick ADDITION on the rear (via Boschetti) • cladding: brick • coating (central part): plaster • portals to the garden: Baveno (moulding) • fence of the garden: Ceppo Iseo (base) Casa Tosi Address: via Senato 28 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with a series of decorated windows and balconies Background: built in 1909 Architect: A. Campanini References: Grandi-Pracchi #125, Gramigna-Mazza p. 52 FAÇADE • base: Urago (squared block) • doorway with columns: cast stone • windows: cast stone • cladding: artificial stone • windows (frame), balconies and eaves cornice: cast stone SPIGA (VIA DELLA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via della Spiga 32, 34 Building description: a two-storey apartment building facing two streets, with some external staircases on the side

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Background: built in 1969–71 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 423 FAÇADE • base and jambs: trachyte (slab) • coating: plaster Scuola elementare Address: via della Spiga 29, via Santo Spirito 21, va Rossari 2 Building description: a one-storey scholastic building Background: built in 1872–84 Architects: A. Nazari and E. Saldarini Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #26 FAÇADES • coating (rustication): plaster • doorway (via Spiga; columns, pilasters): Baveno (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • doorways (via Santo Spirito and via Rossari): stucco • windows, balcony: stucco TARCHETTI (VIA) Hotel Touring Address: via Tarchetti 2 Building description: a seven-storey building with regular lines of windows Background: built in 1924–26 to house the Touring Hotel (now NH Hotels) Architects: G. De Finetti and M. Scopinich References: Grandi-Pracchi #176; Gramigna-Mazza p. 99 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • pilasters and entablature: plaster *Other floors • coating and balconies: plaster TURATI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Turati 7 Building description: an angular seven-storey apartment building with shops on the ground Background: built in 1953–55 Architects: V. and G. Latis Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 235 FAÇADES • structure (ground floor): metal (piers) • cladding (piers): Serpentinite (slab) • entrance (cladding): Serpentinite (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster

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Palazzi Montecatini Two adjacent buildings and a third one across the street, housed the offices of Montecatini, a leading chemical industry. Since the last decade of the 20th century, the offices were rented to other companies. *First building Address: via Turati 18 Building description: a neo-Renaissance six-storey corporate headquarters with arches and columns Background: built in 1926–28 Architect: U. Giovannozzi Reference: Politecnico #161 FAÇADE (via Turati) • cladding (ground and first floors, rustication): travertine (squared block) • doorways: travertine (squared block, voussoir) • engaged columns, pilasters, arches (second and third floors): travertine (moulding) • balcony: travertine (platform and balustrade) • cladding with pilasters and colonnaded windows (fourth to sixth floors): travertine (squared block) • eaves cornice: travertine (mouldings) FAÇADE (inner street) • base: travertine (squared block) • coating: plaster *Second building Address: via Moscova 3, largo Donegani 2 Building description: an “H-shaped” building with divergent sides, featuring wide façades with regular series of windows Background: built in 1936–38 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli, E. Soncini References: Bottoni #30, Gramigna-Mazza p. 182; Politecnico #161 FAÇADES • base: Cipollino apuano (thick slab, point chiseled) • cladding: Cipollino apuano (slab) • doorway: Cipollino apuano (slab) *Third building Address: largo Donegani 1 Building description: a triangular edifice including a tall building with concave façade Background: built in 1950–51 Architects: G. Ponti and A. Fornaroli References: Bottoni #31, Gramigna-Mazza p. 246 FAÇADES • cladding: Nuvolato apuano (slab) • fountain (reverse cone): Nuvolato apuano (slab) Ca Brütta Address: via Turati, via Moscova 12, via Appiani 2, via Cavalieri 1–3 and via privata Mangili 2–3–6

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Building description: two five-storey buildings linked by a big arch (Serlian motif); the first building features a curvilinear plan with a court, the second one features a rectangular plan Background: built in 1919–23 Architects: G. Muzio, F. Barelli and V. Colonnese References: Bottoni #29, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 80–81; Politecnico #149 CURVILINEAR BUILDING (via Turati, via Moscova, via Appiani, via Mangili) FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: travertine (slab) • entrance (columns): travertine (curved slab) *Second, third and fourth floors • coating (green colour): plaster *Fifth floor • coating (white colour): plaster • columns: travertine (curved slab) RECTANGULAR BUILDING FAÇADE (via Mangili) *Ground, first and second floors • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: travertine (slab) *Third and fourth floors • coating (green colour): plaster *Fifth floor • coating (white colour): plaster FAÇADE (via Cavalieri) • railing (support): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating (underground, ground and first floor): plaster (deep green colour) • coating (second to fifth floors): plaster (light green colour) La Serenissima (former Palazzo Campari) Address: via Turati 25–27, via Cavalieri Building description: a group of office buildings of different storeys around a garden court Background: the edifices were built in 1966–68; a renovation took place in 2008–12 Architects: E. and E. Soncini (1959); Park Associati (2008) Reference: Biraghi-Granato #56 FAÇADES • structure: metal (beam) • facing: glass • floor (entrance): granite of Finland (slab) Palazzo della Permanente Address: via Turati 34 Building description: a one-storey building facing the street and a ten-storey building on the rear

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Background: built in 1883–85 for the “Società delle Belle Arti ed Esposizione Permanente” (Society of Fine Arts); an internal renovation (1951–52) was also accompanied by the construction of the building on the rear Architects: L. Beltrami (1883); A. and P.G. Castiglioni, L. Fratino (1951) References: Grandi-Pracchi #38; Gramigna-Mazza p. 247 FAÇADE via Turati *Ground floor • base: Verona (slab) • cladding (rustication): plaster • windows (frame): Verona (moulding) • piers: Verona (base, shaft, capital; moulding) • entablature: Verona (moulding) *First floor • loggia (columns, piers): Verona (base, monolithic shaft); artificial stone (capital); Verona (balustrade, arch) • coating: plaster • windows (frame and pediment): Verona (moulding) • eaves cornice: Verona (moulding) FAÇADE rear building • cladding: litoceramica Torre Turati Address: via Turati 40 Building description: three joined edifices on a tower, a five-storey office building and a onestorey commercial building Background: built in 1966–69 Architect: G. Muzio Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 388 FAÇADES (tower and office) • piers (ground floor): Porfido Monumentale (slab) • cladding: concrete (panel) FAÇADES (commercial) • piers (ground floor): metal • thresholds (ground floor): Porfido Monumentale (slab) • facing: glass and metal VENEZIA (CORSO) Casa Fontana Silvestri Address: corso Venezia 10 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with different windows on the façade Background: the construction started in the late 15th century; modern (1961) conservation works enhanced the former Gothic windows Architect: F. Reggiori (1961) References: Politecnico #50; lombardiabeniculturali.it

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FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • rounded arch windows (frame): terracotta • portal: Angera (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • eaves cornice: wood Seminario Arcivescovile Address: corso Venezia 11, via San Damiano, via Mozart Building description: a wide edifice with a court (porch and loggia) hidden inside other buildings and connected to the street by a huge portal Background: built in 1565 on the site of a former monastery of San Giovanni; the construction of the court started in 1602; the portal on the street was built in 1652 Architects: V. Seregni, Pellegrini (16th century); A. Trezzi, F. Mangone (17th century) Reference: Politecnico #71 PORTAL • base: Baveno (squared blocks) • pilasters (rustication), arch, pediment, caryatids: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, statues) COURT • porch and loggia: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) Palazzo Serbelloni Address: corso Venezia 16, via Mozart 1 Building description: a two-storey noble palace including a façade with a central loggia; a side façade (via San Damiano) once faced the Naviglio Background: built for the Serbelloni family on the site of another palace and finished in 1793; Napoleone Bonaparte resided in this palace during the first Campaign of Italy (1796). Architect: S. Cantoni References: Politecnico #85; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (corso Venezia) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilaster, windows, portal with arch, entablature: Baveno (thick slab, squared block • entablature (central part): Baveno (moulding) *First and second floor • giant columns and pilasters: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft), stucco (capital) • entablature and pediment: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • reliefs: stucco • windows: Saltrio (moulding) FAÇADE (via San Damiano) • cladding: brick • portals: Baveno (jamb and lintel) FAÇADE (via Mozart) • base: Ceppo Brembo • windows (sill): Baveno (slab)

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• coating: plaster • portals (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) FAÇADE (garden) • cladding: brick • windows (sills): Montorfano (moulding) FENCE (via Mozart) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (squared block), litoceramica, travertine (decorative element) Casa Crespi Address: corso Venezia 22 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with a small porch on the entrance and a loggia on the top Background: built in 1927–30 Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 118 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (slab) • doorway (piers and pilasters, rustication): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entrance (piers, pilasters, floor): Valcundria (moulding) *Other floors • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (moulding); white Apuanian marble (baluster) • loggia (piers): white Apuanian marble (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) ANNEX Address: corso Venezia 20 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with recessed parts on the sides Background: built in the 17th century, then transformed in 1927–30 Architect: P. Portaluppi (1927) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base with cellar windows: Baveno (thick slab) • coating: plaster • doorways with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cornerstones, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained) Palazzo Chiesa Address: corso Venezia 36 Building description: a three-storey noble palace with a richly decorated façade, perhaps the last edifice totally built with stone Background: built in 1897–99, then transformed as an office building Architects: A. Savoldi and G.B. Borsani Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it

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FAÇADE • base: Urago (squared block) • cladding: Saltrio (thick slab) • windows with pediment, balconies: Saltrio (moulding) • doorway (column): Saltrio (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entablatures, eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding) Casa Romanoni Sala Address: corso Venezia 39 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a series of balconies Background: built in 1913 Architect: A. Manfredini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 67 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Urago (squared block, rough finishing) • cladding (rustication): Urago (thick slab, rough finishing) • decorative elements (lintels): cast stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • balconies, windows, eaves cornice: cast stone Palazzo Saporiti Address: corso Venezia 40 Building description: a two-storey noble palace showing a giant loggia with ionic columns and a moulded frieze Background: built in 1812 Architect: G. Perego Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base and cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • cladding and windows: Angera (thick slab) • cornice: Angera (moulding) *Loggia • columns: Ceppo Brembo (fluted shaft, three drums); Angera (pedestal); stucco (capital) • balustrade: Angera (baluster) • coating and moulded frieze: plaster, stucco • entablature and eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • statues: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) COURT • porch (columns without base): Baveno (monolithic shafts, capital) • paving: pebbles, Baveno (rail) Palazzo Castiglioni Address: corso Venezia 47

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Building description: a three-storey noble building with a rough façade Background: built in 1900–04, then transformed to host a commercial agency. The naked female figures originally around the doorway were moved to Villa Faccanoni (via Buonarroti) around 1910 and replaced with a decorated lintel. Architect: G. Sommaruga References: Bottoni #6, Gramigna-Mazza p. 22; Grandi-Pracchi #96; Politecnico #128 FAÇADE (corso Venezia) • base: Ghiandone (bush-hammered block, lower part; rough block, upper part) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grain-size, slab) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • window with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grain size) • doorway (lintel): white Apuanian marble ENTRANCE • piers: Larvikite (slab for cladding) FAÇADE (via Marina, garden) • masonry: brick and artificial stone LODGE (via Marina 10) • base (lower): Ghiandone (big squared block) • base (upper): Ghiandone (small squared block) • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • cladding (first floor): brick • entrance (piers): Ghiandone (squared block) • decorative elements: cast stone Palazzo Bovara Address: corso Venezia 51 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1787 Architect: C.F. Soave Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows with pediment: Molera (moulding); Baveno (sill) • portal (fluted columns): Molera (base, monolithic shaft, capital) Baveno (pedestal) • balcony (balustrade): Saltrio (moulding) Museo di Storia Naturale Address: corso Venezia 55 Building description: a massive three-storey building with two courts Background: built in 1888–93, then finished in 1906–07; it was the first Milanese edifice intentionally built to house a museum (Natural History Collections). Badly destroyed by the World War II aerial bombings of 1943 and reconstructed in the fifties. Architect: G. Ceruti References: Grandi-Pracchi #46; Politecnico #110 FAÇADES

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Planetario Civico Address: corso Venezia 57 Building description: an octagonal building with dome, columns and pediment Background: built in 1930 to house the projection of astronomic images, donated by the publisher Ulrico Hoepli. Partially destroyed by World War II aerial bombings (1943). Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 112 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: Ceppo Albino (slab) • entrance (columns): Crevola (fluted monolithic shafts) • entrance (pediment): Ceppo Albino (slab) Casa Torre Rasini Address: corso Venezia 61, Bastioni di Porta Venezia 1 Building description: two different apartment buildings (a cubic edifice and a tall tower) Background: built in 1933–35 Architects: G. Ponti and E. Lancia References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 146; Grandi-Pracchi #204; Politecnico #158 *Corso Venezia building: a six-storey edifice with balconies FAÇADES • base: Lasa (squared block, pointed finish) • cladding: Lasa (slab, open-book style) • twin doorways (jambs, lintel): Lasa (polished elements); Lasa (rough blocks in the space between the doorways) • balconies: Lasa (thick slab) *Bastioni Porta Venezia building: a twelve-storey edifice with a bow window and terraces on the rear (facing Giardini Pubblici) FAÇADES • base: Beola (thick slab) • cladding (ground floor): Beola (thick slab) • doorways: Beola (slab and mouldings) • cladding: litoceramica (different colours) • cornerstone (among the windows): Beola (slab) VITTORIO VENETO (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Vittorio Veneto 16

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Building description: an eight-storey apartment building featuring a squared grid Background: built in 1950–52 Architect: G. Ulrich Reference: Bottoni #27 FAÇADE *Ground floor • piers (cladding): Baveno (slab) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) Casa della Fontana Address: viale Vittorio Veneto 24 Building description: a seven-storey complex of apartment buildings around an open court with a fountain Background: built in 1934–36 Architects: R. Ferrini and F. Bruni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 168 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • cladding (ground and first floor): travertine (slab) • cladding (other floors): clinker • cladding (corners): travertine (slab) • balconies: litoceramica • coating (on the court): plaster • entrance gate (columns and pilasters): Valcundria (superimposed drum) • concierge: Alabaster (slab), Musso (floor, slab) • fountain: travertine; mosaic (glass tesserae) VIVAIO (VIA) Palazzo della Amministrazione Provinciale Address: via Vivaio 1, 3 Building description: an office building made of two different parts joined by a tower Background: built in 1938–41 as an annex to Palazzo Isimbardi, now it houses the Amministrazione Provinciale di Milano Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #298; Gramigna-Mazza p. 197 FAÇADE Northern part (via Vivaio 3) • masonry: litoceramica • reliefs (I. Soli sculptor): white Apuanian marble (thick slab) FAÇADE Tower • masonry: clinker • windows (jamb): Alzo (slab) FAÇADE Southern part (via Vivaio 1) • base: Galleggione (moulding) • cladding (rustication): Galleggione (thick slab), Lasa (windows)

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• doorway (pilasters): Galleggione (moulding) • balcony: Serizzo Ossola (pillars, parapet) FAÇADE (corso Monforte, connection to the ancient palace) • cladding (chamfering): Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) Casa Tensi Address: via Vivaio 4 Building description: a two-storey apartment building with a cylindrical bow window on the corner Background: built in 1907–09; a supplementary storey was added later Architect: E. Pirovano References: Grandi-Pracchi #121; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 44–45 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone (now painted a whitish colour) • coating (rustication): plaster • windows, balconies, bow window: cast stone

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ANELLI L. (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Anelli 7 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with balconies Background: built in 1954–57 Architect: G. Malchiodi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 287 FAÇADE • structure (ground floor): reinforced concrete (piers) • cladding (piers): Verde Roja (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster AUGUSTO (LARGO) Edificio polifunzionale Address: Largo Augusto 1 Building description: a narrow seven-storey office building featuring vertical brise-soleil on a glass façade Background: built in 1990–91, totally transformed in 2018–20 Architects: L. Lazzari and G. Perrotta (1990) Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 499 FAÇADE • present-day cladding: glass (sheet), metal (brise-soleil) • former cladding: Baltic Brown, Rosa Porriño, white granite Sardinia Edificio per albergo e abitazioni Address: largo Augusto 10 Building description: an eight-storey building with façades featuring a reticulate structure within windows and balconies Background: built in 1961–65 to house the “Jolly Hotel President”, now “NH Collection Milano President” Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-9

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References: Grandi-Pracchi #443; Gramigna-Mazza p. 372; Biraghi-Granato #8 FAÇADE • porch (piers): Montorfano (slab on reinforced concrete) • structure (first floor): reinforced concrete without cladding • cladding (below windows): Montorfano (slab) • windows (frame): Montorfano (moulding) • balconies: Montorfano (thick slab embedded with each other) • balconies (thin piers): Montorfano (moulding) BEATRICE D’ESTE (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Beatrice d’Este 16 Building description: a nine-storey apartment building featuring five thin vertical walls and recessed balconies Background: built in 1955–57 Architects: G. Forti and C. Magni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 299; Biraghi-Granato #47 FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete; ceramic (cladding, small squared tile) • cladding (ground floor): ceramic (green rectangular tile, vertical setting) • cladding (vertical walls): ceramic (whitish, small squared tile) • cladding (recessed balconies). ceramic (green rectangular tile, vertical setting) • cornices: travertine (slab) • staircase to the entrance: travertine (slab) Edificio per abitazioni “La Casa Astratta” Address: viale Beatrice d’Este 24 Building description: an eight-storey building featuring geometric balconies Background: built in 1951–52 Architects: A. Mariani and C. Perogalli References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 242; Biraghi-Granato #46 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): white Apuanian marble (slab, pointed finish) • cladding (other floors): white Apuanian marble (thin rectangular slab, edge bedding) • cladding (windows): ceramic (small square tile, black) • cladding (balconies): ceramic (small square tile, blue) BELLINI (VIA) Casa Campanini Address: via Bellini 11 Building description: a two-storey apartment building with two decorated façades Background: built in 1904–06

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Architect: A. Campanini References: Grandi-Pracchi #113, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 30–31, Politecnico #133 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: artificial stone • windows, balconies: cast stone • doorway with caryatids: Ceppo Brembo (carving) • eaves cornice: cast stone BESANA (VIA) Rotonda di via Besana (San Michele ai Nuovi Sepolcri) Address: via Besana Building description: a four-winged church (centralized plan) surrounded by a lobate porch Background: built as a cemetery of the main hospital (Ospedale Maggiore) around 1713, the porch was finished in 1725. The cemetery was no longer used in the late 18th century, and the church was transformed as a cultural centre in the second half of the 20th century. Architects: A. Arrigoni (church), F. Croce (porch) References: Fiorio p. 274, Politecnico #79 OUTSIDE WALLS • pilasters and cladding: brick • portal: Baveno (moulding) PORCH (inside) • stylobate: Baveno and Montorfano (moulding) • columns, engaged columns and piers: Baveno (monolithic shafts) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • arches: brick CHURCH • pilasters, windows: plaster • coating: plaster BIANCA MARIA (VIALE) Casa Predaval Address: viale Bianca Maria 37 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with decorated balconies; one of the first edifices featuring “Liberty” motives in Milan Background: built in 1902 Architect: L. Predaval References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 13 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • doorway: cast stone

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*Other floors • cladding: artificial stone • windows, balconies and eaves cornice: cast stone CERVA (VIA) Palazzo Visconti di Modrone Address: via Cerva 26–28 Building description: a modern four-storey building with a recessed façade on the street and a garden on the rear Background: built from the 17th to the 19th centuries, then destroyed by the World War II aerial bombings (1943) and rebuilt in the fifties Architect: A. Sidoli Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Cerva) • coating: plaster • portal (columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, entablature); Saltrio (capital) • balcony (balustrade): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) FAÇADE (rear garden on the Naviglio; now via Visconti di Modrone, odd numbers) • coating: plaster • portal (columns): Baveno (base, monolitihc shaft, entablature); Saltrio (capital) • balcony (balustrade): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balustrade: artificial stone (base); Ceppo Brembo (moulding) CINQUE GIORNATE (PIAZZA) Porta Vittoria Address: piazza Cinque Giornate Building description: an obelisk flanked by two buildings with porch Background: built in 1881–95 to commemorate the insurrection of the Milanese people in March 1848 (Cinque Giornate di Milano). The original gateway (Porta Tosa, architect G. Piermarini, 1780) was demolished to erect the obelisk. Architect: G. Grandi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it OBELISK • shaft and statues: bronze • basement: red granite from Sweden (upper part); Balma (lower part) TWIN BUILDINGS • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, squared block) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) Palazzo Vittoria Address: piazza Cinque Giornate 10

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Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with bow windows and triangular balconies on the corner Background: built in 1935 Architect: E. Frisia Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 163 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (renovation, ground floor only): Baveno • doorways: Anzola (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: travertine Villanova (slab); brick (upper floor) • windows (frame): Candoglia-Ornavasso (slab) COMMENDA (VIA DELLA) San Francesco di Sales Address: via della Commenda Building description: a church hidden by a two-storey building over a porch Background: built in 1965–68 Architect: V. Gandolfi Reference: Santi p. 55/100 FAÇADE • porch (piers): reinforced concrete • balconies: reinforced concrete (platform); wood and metal (rail) • floor and staircase: ceramic (tile), Balma (stair riser) INTERIOR • piers: reinforced concrete • side wall (coating): plaster • floor (central part): Rosso Verona, Bardiglio, Prun (slab) • floor (sides): white marble with veins (slab); Bardiglio, Verona yellow (slab) • floor (main altar): white marble with veins (slab) CONSERVATORIO (VIA) Istituto Vittoria Colonna Address: via Conservatorio 2a, 4 Building description: a two-storey, neo-Gothic building with pointed-arch windows Background: built in 1895 as a scholastic institute Architect: S.M. Chiappetta Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #54 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block), Baveno (upper cornice, moulding) • cladding: brick • windows with columns: cast stone

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Santa Maria della Passione Address: via Conservatorio Building description: a church with a high dome and three apses Background: the construction started in 1486 (centrally planned), the dome was built in 1530; in 1572 the church was transformed with the addition of three naves; the façade was built in 1692–1729 Architects: G. Battagio (1486), C. Lombardi (dome), M. Bassi (1573), G. Rusnati (façade) References: Fiorio p. 206; Politecnico #51 FAÇADE • pedestal: Boden (base, moulding), plaster (die), Ceppo Brembo (cap, moulding) • pilasters: plaster (shaft) • portal (main): Baveno (inner frame, moulding), Ceppo Brembo (outer frame, moulding, capital, crown moulding) • portals (side): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • relief (on the portals): white Apuanian marble (thick slab) • coating: plaster • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pedestals on the top: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • statues: Ceppo Brembo LEFT SIDE • coating: plaster • windows: terracotta DOME • coating (rustication): plaster • engaged columns: plaster • windows with columns and pediment: plaster (shaft), terracotta (base, capital, pediment) INTERIOR • piers: plaster (shaft); Boden, Ceppo Brembo (base, moulding) Conservatorio “Giuseppe Verdi” (former monastery of Santa Maria della Passione) Address: via Conservatorio 12 Building description: a huge building including two cloisters and showing a short façade with a simple portal Background: the monastery of the Santa Maria della Passione included a first cloister (west) built in the late 16th century together with the church; the second cloister (east) was built in the early 17th century. The monastery, as consequence of the abrogation of monastic orders (1782), was transformed to house the Conservatoire (1807, then dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi). Badly destroyed by the World War II aerial bombings (1943), the building was reconstructed in 1947–59. Architects: G. Rusnati? (16th century); F. Reggiori (1947) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (entrance) • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster • windows: cast stone • portal: Baveno (jambs, lintel), cast stone (pediment)

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• eaves cornice: cast stone FAÇADE via Conservatorio • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster • portal: cast stone • windows and balconies: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Conservatorio 22 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with recessed balconies Background: built in 1966 Architect: L. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #457; Gramigna-Mazza p. 384 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster Palazzo Resta Pallavicino Address: via Conservatorio 7 Building description: a three-storey noble palace built around a court Background: built in the late 18th century, then transformed many times. Now it houses the “Facoltà di Scienze Politiche” of the Università degli Studi di Milano. Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • portal: Baveno (moulding, curvilinear) *Other floors • windows: stucco • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding), Beola (slab) CORRIDONI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Corridoni 15 Building description: a couple of four-storey apartment buildings with irregular loggias Background: built in 1956–59 Architects: L. Ghidini and G. Mozzoni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 312 FAÇADE • coating: painted plaster • side wall: ceramic (tile)

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Former Monastery of San Pietro in Gessate Address: via Corridoni Building description: now only survives a square cloister with a porch featuring rounded arches Background: built in the early 16th century on the eastern side of San Pietro in Gessate; after the suppression of 1772 the former monastery housed the orphanage called “Martinitt” until 1932. Badly destroyed by World War II aerial bombings (1943), it was included into Liceo scientifico Leonardo da Vinci (1949–50). Reference: Fiorio p. 219; lombardiabeniculturali.it • porch (columns): Baveno, Montorfano (monolithic shafts); Boden (base, capital), Serizzo Ossola (slab, pedestal) NOTE: this is one of the earliest uses in Milan of the granites from Lake Maggiore. Liceo scientifico statale Leonardo da Vinci Address: via Corridoni, via Respighi 5 Building description: a three-storey building with a porch on the entrance; the court includes the cloister of the former Monastery of San Pietro in Gessate. Background: built in 1950–56 Architect: E. Rapisardi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground floor • piers (porch): Serizzo Ossola (slab, on reinforced concrete) • cladding: Serizzo Ossola (slab) *Other floors • cladding: travertine (rectangular tile) • windows (frame): Crevola (slab) Casa Albergo Address: via Corridoni 22 Building description: a thin prismatic fourteen-storey building and a six-storey building, connected by a short building (main entrance) Background: built in 1947–50 as part of a municipal plan of “Case-Albergo” (house-hotel) Architect: L. Moretti References: Bottoni #14, Grandi-Pracchi p. 249; Gramigna-Mazza p. 224; Biraghi-Granato #10 FAÇADE (tall building) • base: Ceppo Iseo (narrow slab) • cladding: glass (small square tile) • windows (frame): white marble FAÇADE (short building) • base: Ceppo Iseo (narrow slab) • cladding: glass (small square tile), white marble (under the windows) • windows (frame): white marble FAÇADE (entrance) • staircase: white marble • cladding: glass (small square tile)

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DURINI (VIA) Palazzo Cusini Address: via Durini 9, 11 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with obelisks on the top Background: built in 1928 Architects: Adolfo and Aldo Zacchi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base and cellar windows: travertine (slab) • cladding (rustication): travertine (thick slab) • doorways (frame): travertine (moulding) • windows: travertine (voussoir) *Other floors • cladding: travertine (thick slab) • engaged columns: travertine (moulding) • windows with pediment: travertine (moulding) • entablature and obelisks: travertine (moulding) Palazzo Durini Address: via Durini 24 Building description: a three-storey noble palace including a façade with windows and pediments Background: built in the middle of the 17th century; restored in 1918–22 Architects: F.M. Ricchino (17th century); P. Portaluppi (1918) References: Politecnico #77; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block); Baveno (cellar windows) • windows (frame): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, rustication) • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) • coating: plaster • portal with arch (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) • portal (frame): Baveno (moulding) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (bracket, balusters); Baveno (platform) • cornices and eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) GUASTALLA (VIA) Tempio Israelitico Address: via Guastalla 19 Building description: a three-naves temple with three domes Background: built in 1890–92, but almost completely destroyed by World War II aerial bombings (1943); the reconstruction took place in 1947, taking into consideration the directions of the original plan

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Architects: L. Beltrami and L. Tenenti (1890); M. D’Urbino and E. Gentili Tedeschi (1947) References: Grandi-Pracchi #48; Politecnico #112 FAÇADE • cladding: Sarnico (ashlar) • pilasters: Sarnico (moulding) • cladding (central part): ceramic (tile) • portal: Botticino (moulding) • window (arches): Molera (voussoir) • window (columns): Botticino (moulding) • pediment: Botticino (moulding) • upper aedicule: Verona (columns) Former Collegio della Guastalla (Giardino) Address: via Guastalla 6 Building description: a building with an imposing portal and a colonnaded court; it was joined to a garden, including a great pool (Peschiera) and a small temple (Tempietto) and a great niche (Edicola) Background: the former Collegio was built in the late 16th century, together with the garden. Now it is part of Tribunale di Milano, and the garden is a municipal area called “Giardino della Guastalla”. Architects: Pellegrini (portal); L. Cagnola (tempietto) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (jambs and pediment, fine grained) PESCHIERA (garden) • balustrade: Vicenza (moulding) • base: Baveno (squared block) • stairs: Baveno (slab) • brackets: Baveno (moulding) TEMPIETTO neo-classical style (garden) • coating: plaster • columns and piers: Molera (shaft, capital); artificial stone (base) • entablature: Molera (moulding) • pediment: Molera (moulding) EDICOLA (garden) • piers (rustication), pediment: plaster (coating) • niche: plaster, travertine • spirals: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) LAMARMORA (VIA) Edificio scolastico Address: via Lamarmora 34. Building description: an “L-shaped” scholastic building featuring ribbon windows Background: built in 1951–52

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Architect: C. Slama Reference: Bottoni #55 FAÇADES • base: Serpentina (slab) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) • driveway (cladding and paving): Barge (slab) MARCHIONDI (VIA) Casa della Meridiana Address: via Marchiondi 3 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with several terraces Background: built in 1924–25 Architect: G. De Finetti References: Grandi-Pracchi #180; Gramigna-Mazza p. 96; Politecnico #153 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • cornices: Apuanian marble (Bardiglio and white marble) • meridiana (sundial): Bardiglio Edificio per abitazioni “Giardini d’Ercole” Address: via Marchiondi 7 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with long balconies Background: built in 1949–55 Architects: I. Gardella, A. Castelli and R. Menghi References: Grandi-Pracchi #368; Gramigna-Mazza p. 250; Biraghi-Granato #43 FAÇADE • structure (ground floor): reinforced concrete (piers) • coating (other floors): painted plaster • sides (cladding): litoceramica (tile) Edificio per abitazioni “Giardini d’Arcadia” Address: via Marchiondi (entrance corso di Porta Romana 76/2) Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with long balconies Background: built in 1955–59 Architects: G. Minoletti, G. Chiodi and L. Lanza References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 317; Biraghi-Granato #44 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating (other floors): painted plaster MASCAGNI (VIA) Casa per la Gioventù Address: via Mascagni 6 Building description: a building featuring a cubic volume (theatre) and a prismatic one (office) with loggias

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Background: built in 1933–35 on behalf of the “Opera Nazionale Balilla” (the Fascist organization of the young people), then transformed to house a movie theatre and a branch of the “Associazione Nazionale Partigiani d’Italia”; now dismissed Architect: M. Cereghini References: Grandi-Pracchi #228; Gramigna-Mazza p. 154 FAÇADE THEATRE • cladding: clinker (rectangular tile on reinforced concrete piers) FAÇADE OFFICE • cladding: litoceramica • piers (loggia): Serpentinite (cladding, slab) • balustrades: Lasa (thick slab) MEDAGLIE D’ORO (PIAZZALE DELLE) Mura spagnole (Spanish walls) Address: piazzale Medaglie d’Oro, viale Filippetti, viale Sabotino Building description: a circuit (more than 11 km) of walls, including the medieval town and their surroundings, starting from the Castello Sforzesco. The walls were crossed by gateways in correspondence with the main roads, bound for Turin (Porta Vercellina), Switzerland and north Europe (Porta Sempione), Como (Porta Comasina, now Porta Garibaldi), Monza (Porta Nuova), Bergamo (Porta Orientale, now Porta Venezia), Brescia (Porta Tosa, now Porta Vittoria), Rome (Porta Romana), Pavia (Porta Ticinese). Background: built in 1549–60, the walls lost their role in the middle of the 18th century. A progressive demolition (since 1899) led to the creation of a “ring” of urban boulevards called “Circonvallazione”. Some remains are still visible in piazza Medaglie d’Oro near Porta Romana (a triangular rampart) and in viale Filippetti (brick masonry). Architect: G.M. Olgiati Reference: Politecnico #61 *Urban walls (viale Filippetti) • masonry: brick *Triangular rampart (piazza Medaglie d’Oro) FAÇADE • cladding: brick • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) NOTE: a train station was built inside the triangular rampart (“Stazione Funebre di Porta Romana” – 1905/07, architects P. Tettamanzi and F. Minorini) as the terminus of the urban railway line dedicated to the funeral transports. The station was transformed (1929) as “Dopolavoro Azienda Tranviaria Milanese” and then (2007) as “QC Terme Milano”. The building materials were artificial and cast stone, metal and glass. MERCALLI (VIA) Casa di Cura Address: via Mercalli 28

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Building description: a three-storey hospital featuring two parallel edifices. The façade on the street is divided into two parts. Background: built in 1949–50 Architects: E. and E. Soncini Reference: Bottoni #54 FAÇADE left (via Mercalli) *Ground floor • base: Serpentina (polished slab) • cladding: Aurisina (block) • entrance: Aurisina (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) FAÇADE right (via Mercalli) • base: Serpentina (polished slab) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) MONFORTE (CORSO) Edificio per abitazioni Address: corso Monforte 9 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1961–64 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 365 FAÇADE • piers (ground floor): Trachite (cladding on reinforced concrete) • coating: plaster Palazzo della Prefettura (Palazzo del Governo) Address: corso Monforte 31 Building description: a two-storey palace with a colonnaded portal Background: built as a religious school in the 18th century, then transformed as a noble palace (1782); the façade with the balcony was added in 1817. Now it houses the prefecture. Architects: G.B. Diotti (1782), P. Gilardoni (1817) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Saltrio (ashlar) • windows (frame): Saltrio (moulding, voussoir) • portal and balcony: Saltrio (monolithic shafts, capital, balustrade) *Other floors • windows (frame): Saltrio (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding)

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Edificio per abitazioni Address: corso Monforte 32 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with a series of balconies Background: built in 1910–11 Architect: A. Campanini References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 58 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: artificial stone • doorway, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone Palazzo Isimbardi Address: corso Monforte 35 Building description: a one-storey noble palace with pilasters and rows of windows Background: built in the late 15th century, then transformed with an 18th-century façade; the front to the garden was built in 1826. Now it houses the “Provincia di Milano”. Architect: G. Tazzini (1826) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Montorfano (squared block) • pilasters: stucco • coating: plaster • windows (frame): stucco • portal: Montorfano (moulding) • balcony: Baveno (platform), Molera (balustrade) Edificio per abitazioni (Torre Monforte) Address: corso Monforte 36, via Mascagni 21 Building description: a fourteen-storey apartment building with balconies and two projecting storeys at the base Background: built in 1951–53 Architect: A. Pasquali Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 253 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Beola (thick slab) • cladding (other floors): ceramic (tile, horizontal or vertical setting) FAÇADE (via Mascagni) • piers: Serizzo Ossola (slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding (ground floor, below the windows): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding (other floors): ceramic (tile, horizontal or vertical setting) PASSIONE (VIA DELLA) Palazzo Archinto Address: via della Passione 12 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with a main court and a garden

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Background: built in 1833–47, then transformed to house the scholastic institute “Collegio delle Fanciulle” Architect: G. Besia Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal with arch: Baveno (moulding) • windows with pediment: Viggiù (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • balcony: Viggiù (moulding) • fluted pilasters: Saltrio (moulding), stucco (capital) • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) PIAVE (VIALE) Sacro Cuore di Gesù Address: viale Piave Building description: a single-nave church with a great arch on the façade Background: built in 1905–08 Architect: P. Mezzanotte. Reference: Santi p. 54/98 FAÇADE *Lower part • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • pilasters: artificial stone, cast stone (capital) *Upper part • arch: artificial and cast stone • cladding: artificial stone (bottom); brick (top) • eaves cornice: artificial and cast stone PORTA ROMANA (CORSO DI) San Pietro dei Pellegrini Address: corso di Porta Romana Building description: a small church with a single sweeping gable façade Background: built in the early 14th century together with a hospital and a shelter for pilgrims References: Fiorio p. 284 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • portal with arch: terracotta • rose: terracotta BELL TOWER • coating: plaster

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Porta Romana Building description: a single archway, one of the eight gates of the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) at the start of the way to Rome. Background: built in 1598 to honour the entrance of the princess Margaret of Austria before her wedding to Felipe III, king of Spain Architect: A. Trezzi References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (north) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • arch: Ceppo Brembo (voussoir) • inscription (on several slabs): Candoglia FAÇADE (south) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • rusticated columns: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • arch: Ceppo Brembo (voussoir) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • attic: Ceppo Brembo (squared block), Candoglia (slab) NOTE: a first “Porta Romana” was built in the late 12th century near San Nazaro Maggiore and Santa Maria della Visitazione (now corso di Porta Romana – via Francesco Sforza), then it was demolished in 1796. Different moulded and sculpted elements (limestone) of this first “Porta” are now exposed at Museo d’Arte del Castello Sforzesco. PORTA VIGENTINA (CORSO DI) Santa Maria del Paradiso Address: corso Porta Vigentina Building description: a single-nave church with a two-order façade Background: built in the late 16th century; the façade was rebuilt in 1896. Architect: E. Pirovano (1896) Reference: Fiorio p. 272 FAÇADE *First order • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pilasters: plaster • coating: plaster • portals: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: cast stone *Second order • pilasters: plaster • window (centre): Montorfano (monolithic shaft); cast stone • windows (side): stucco • pediment: cast stone

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PORTA VITTORIA (CORSO DI) Former Azienda Elettrica Municipale Address: corso di Porta Vittoria 4 Building description: a four-storey corporate headquarters featuring a regular grid of windows Background: built in 1947 on the site of Palazzo Trivulzio to house the Municipal Electric Company (now A2A) Architect: A. Cassi Ramelli Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • cladding and windows: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • entrance: Baveno (moulding) • entrance (interior veneer): Breccia Aurora (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Iseo (slab) Via Visconti di Modrone was opened in the thirties through the burial of the Naviglio (the waterway encircling the city centre). Different noble palaces showed a rear façade on a garden facing the Naviglio. Palazzo Sormani-Andreani Address: corso di Porta Vittoria 6 Building description: a one-storey noble palace on a trapezoidal plan with a prominent façade with curved pediment on the street and another façade on the garden Background: built on the site of another palace (Monti family) starting from 1736, the façade on the garden was added in 1756. After the restoration of the destructions caused by the World War II aerial bombings (1943) and the addition of a new building to store the books (1947–56), the palace houses the Municipal Library. Architects: F. Croce (1736); B. Alfieri (1756); A. Arrighetti (1947) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it; Politecnico #80, Biraghi-Granato #9 FAÇADE (corso Porta Vittoria) *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block), Ceppo Brembo (upper part, moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding), Baveno (sill) • pilasters with spirals: Ceppo Brembo (superimposed block) • portal: Montorfano (moulding, curvilinear) *First floor • balcony (central): Baveno (moulding) • balcony (via della Guastalla): Ceppo Brembo (balustrade)

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• pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice and pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) FAÇADE (garden) • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: plaster (base, shaft); Viggiù (capital) • coating: plaster • windows: Viggiù (moulding); Baveno (sill) • balconies: Viggiù (moulding) • portal with columns: Baveno (monolithic element) • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) BOOK STORAGE (via Guastalla) • façade: squared grid of reinforced concrete; ceramic (mosaic) San Pietro in Gessate Address: corso di Porta Vittoria Building description: a three-naves church with a bell tower; the monastery (see via Corridoni) stands on the right side (east) Background: built in the mid-15th century, the façade was built in 1912 with a portal of the 18th century References: Fiorio p. 219; Politecnico #43 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • pilasters: brick; Serizzo Ossola (base) • windows (frame): terracotta • portal: Baveno (base, jamb, lintel); Ceppo Brembo (crown moulding) LEFT SIDE • pilasters: brick • windows: brick • entablature: terracotta INTERIOR • columns: Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft, capital) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick Palazzo Borgazzi Stampa di Soncino Address: corso di Porta Vittoria 16 Building description: a two-storey noble palace featuring a portal with caryatids Background: built in 1828–29 Architect: G.B. Chiappa References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (central part, rustication): Montorfano (thick slab) • coating (side parts): plaster • portal (caryatids): Ceppo Brembo (carving)

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• coating (other floors): plaster *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Saltrio (moulding) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab) • upper cornice: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) Palazzo di Giustizia Address: corso di Porta Vittoria, via Freguglia, via San Barnaba, via Manara Building description: a trapezoidal multi-storey edifice with wide façades and a tower Background: built in 1932–40 on the site of the “Eugenio di Savoia” barracks to house the Administration of Justice, then transformed according to the rules of safety; a new storey on the top was built in the late 20th century Architects: M. Piacentini and E. Rapisardi References: Grandi-Pracchi #277; Gramigna-Mazza p. 192; Politecnico #156 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Serizzo Masino (squared block) • staircase: Valcundria (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Valle Strona (slab) • doorway: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) INTERIOR The floors and the wall cladding are like a catalogue of the stones available in the thirties all around the Italian territory; the statue in the main court (called “La Giustizia”) is made of Porfido Monumentale (A. Selva sculptor). Wall paintings (M. Sironi and C. Carrà), mosaics (G. Severini and A.G. Santagata), bas-relief and sculptures (L. Lodi, C. Pini, A. Martini, A. Dazzi, R. Romanelli, F. Melotti) are part of the ornamentation. New addition Address: via San Barnaba 50, via Pace 8 Building description: a two-storey building for judicial offices, partially surrounded by an ancient wall Background: built in 2012–17 Architect: C. Maugeri FAÇADE (via San Barnaba) • cladding (ground floor): travertine (slab) • cladding (other floors): brick FAÇADE (via Pace) • cladding: metal (slab) ANCIENT WALL • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, coarse grained); Beola (slab) • cladding: brick • windows (sill): Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained) • doors (jamb): Montorfano (moulding)

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Former Casa dei Sindacati Fascisti Address: corso di Porta Vittoria 43 Building description: a U-shaped four-storey building with a tower in the centre Background: built in 1930–32 to house the fascist trade unions; since 1946 it has housed the Camera del Lavoro Architects: A. Bordoni, L.M. Caneva and A. Carminati References: Grandi-Pracchi #276; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 130–31 FAÇADES • base: Vico (squared block) • windows, doors (frame): Verde Roja (moulding) • cladding: brick • windows with engaged columns: Cipollino Apuano (moulding) QUADRONNO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Quadronno 24 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building on indented plan Background: built in 1959–60 Architects: A. Mangiarotti and B. Morassutti References: Grandi-Pracchi #408; Gramigna-Mazza p. 330; Biraghi-Granato #45 FAÇADES • structure (ground floor): reinforced concrete with coarse-grained plaster • cladding: metal, glass, wood panels • stairs to the entrance: travertine (slab) SANT’ANTONIO MARIA ZACCARIA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Sant’Antonio Maria Zaccaria 1 Building description: A five-storey apartment building with a line of balconies in the middle of the façade Background: built in 1949–51 Architect: V. Latis Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 233 FAÇADE • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • balconies: concrete • windows: concrete (panel, pointed finish) SAN BARNABA (VIA) Santa Maria della Pace Address: via San Barnaba

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Building description: a single-nave church in a “Romanesque style” Background: the original building (1466) was dismissed in 1805; the present-day aspect refers to restoration works of 1903–05 Reference: Fiorio p. 201 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows: brick • small porch on the corner (column): Candoglia (monolithic shaft) SIDE • base: brick, Ghiandone (upper part, moulding) • cladding: brick The monastery, with four cloisters, was occupied by “Società Umanitaria”, an organization founded in 1893 and devoted to public instruction. Different new edifices were built in 1948–54 (architect G. Romano) to house a school. The cloister (north-west) shows three sides with porch and loggia; the columns are made of Serizzo Ossola (porch – monolithic shaft, base, capital) and of Serizzo Ossola and Baveno (loggia – monolithic shaft). Former Casa del Mutilato Address: via Freguglia 14 San Barnaba 29 Building description: a three-storey building with a central tower Background: built in 1938–42 for the House of Mutilated Veterans, now part of Tribunale di Milano Architect: L.L. Secchi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • cladding: Botticino (slab) • doorway: Botticino (sculpted element) • windows: Botticino (moulding) *Other floors • balcony: Botticino (slab) • windows: Botticino (moulding) • cladding: clinker • eaves cornice: Botticino (moulding) TOWER • cladding: clinker • cornice: Botticino (moulding) Santi Barnaba e Paolo Address: via San Barnaba Building description: a single-nave church with a two-order façade featuring a window with a Serlian motif Background: construction started in 1558

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Architect: G. Alessi (?) References: Fiorio p. 185 FAÇADE *First order • base: Candoglia (moulding) • pilasters: Verona (monolithic shaft) • portal: Candoglia (shaft, pediment) • niches: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • statues: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • coating: plaster • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • Serlian motif: Candoglia (shaft) • coating: plaster • decorative elements: stucco • engaged columns (sides): stucco • pediment: stucco • statues: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) SIDE • coating: plaster BELL TOWER • coating: plaster • belfry: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Casa Campanini-Bonomi Address: via San Barnaba 27 Building description: an urban villa with series of rounded arch windows Background: built in 1940–42 Architect: M. Fiocchi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • cladding: Serpentinite (slab) • windows: Serpentinite (slab, voussoir) • entrance (engaged columns, arch): Serpentinite (moulding) • decorative elements (obelisk): Serpentinite SAN CALIMERO (VIA) San Calimero Address: via San Calimero 9 Building description: a single-nave church with a narrow porch Background: the 4th-century building was reconstructed in the 10th century and completely transformed in the early 17th century; new works changed the building again in the late 19th century (new façade) Architects: F.M. Ricchino (17th century); A. Colla (19th century)

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Reference: Fiorio p. 246 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows: brick • main portal: Saltrio (moulding) • side portals: Saltrio (moulding) PORCH • pedestal: Saltrio (squared block) • columns: Balma (monolithic shaft); Saltrio (capital) • gable: Saltrio (squared block) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via San Calimero 17 Building description: a seven-storey building with four pilasters on the façade Background: built in 1929–30 Architect: G. De Finetti References: Grandi-Pracchi #196; Gramigna-Mazza p. 121 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • pilasters: Beola (pedestal, slab); plaster (shaft) • windows (frame): white Apuanian marble (slab) • coating: plaster SANTA SOFIA (VIA) Santa Maria della Visitazione Address: via Santa Sofia Building description: a centralized plan church covered by a dome, accessible through a parlour and a court Background: the church, part of a monastery, was built in the late 18th century; the neoclassical façade was added in 1838 Architect: G. Moraglia (façade) References: Fiorio p. 268 FAÇADE • base: Baveno • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Saltrio (base, capital) • portal: Baveno (moulding) PARLOUR • base: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • pilasters: plastered brick (shaft), Montorfano (base), Ceppo Brembo (capital) • portal: Ceppo Brembo PORCH on the court

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• columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • doors: Ceppo Brembo (jambs) FAÇADE (via Santa Sofia, former Naviglio) • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows (pediment): Ceppo Brembo (sculpture) • eaves cornice: brick Santuario di Maria Santissima Bambina Address: via Santa Sofia 11–13 and 15–17 Building description: a two-storey building with a monumental entrance Background: church built in 1951–53, after the destruction caused by the aerial bombings of World War II. Architect: G. Muzio (church) Reference: Fiorio p. 360 FAÇADE (via Santa Sofia 11–13) • base: Baveno (slab) • cladding: travertine (square slab) • windows (frame): Baveno (slab) • portal: Baveno (moulding) ENTRANCE (via Santa Sofia 15–17) • base: Baveno (slab) • cladding: Angera (slab) • pilasters and pediment: Angera (moulding) • portal (frame): Baveno (moulding) CLOISTER (before the church) • floor: Rosso ammonitico (slab) • cladding: Valle Strona (slab) • pillars: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • portals: Valle Strona (moulding) CHURCH FACADE • cladding (sides): Rosso Ammonitico, Giallo Siena, Perlino bianco, Perlino rosa (geometric slab) • cladding (centre): Paonazzo (slab, open book); Lumachella grigia (slab, frame) • portal: Rosso Ammonitico (moulding) • stairs and threshold: Rosso Ammonitico (moulding) • stair: Botticino (moulding) CHURCH INTERIOR *Nave • cladding (lower part): Rosso Collemandina, Macchiavecchia (slab) • coating (upper part): plaster, stucco (decoration) • floor (quadrangular pattern): Valle Strona, Bardiglio, Giallo Siena, white Apuanian marble (slab) • side chapels: stucco (arches); Occhiadino, Rosso Francia, Alabastro Pecorella, white Apuanian marble (altars)

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• confessionals and side entrance (cladding): Breccia Pernice *Access to Presbytery • pilasters (two orders, cladding): Alabaster (concentric, slab) • columns (two orders): Rosso Collemandina (monolithic shaft) • lintel: Occhiadino (moulding) • arches: stucco *Apse • cladding: Alabaster (banded, slab) • doors and windows. Occhiadino (moulding) • main arch: stucco • upper fascia: mosaic *Altar • stairs: Rosso Collemandina (moulding) • balustrade: white Apuanian marble, Giallo Siena, (moulding); red alabaster (thin slab) • floor (trapezium pattern): Giallo Siena (two varieties, slab); white marble and Arabescato orobico (narrow slab) • rear screen: Giallo Siena SENATO (VIA) Santa Maria della Sanità Address: via Senato Building description: a centrally planned church with curvilinear façade Background: built in 1708 Architect: C.F. Pietrasanta Reference: Fiorio p. 214 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding, pilasters, entablatures (first and second orders): brick • portal: Baveno (sill) SFORZA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Sforza 15 Building description: a three-storey apartment building featuring a series of loggias Background: built in 1952–53 Architects: L. Ghidini and G. Mozzoni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 257 FAÇADES • pilasters (loggia): plaster • balconies: plaster • coating: plaster • entrance (cladding): Baveno (slab)

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SFORZA (VIA) San Giuseppe ai Padiglioni Address: via Sforza 33 Building description: a three-nave church with a neo-Romanesque façade Background: built in 1903–06 as a church of Policlinico (General Hospital) Architect: E. Speroni FAÇADE • masonry: brick • base: Ghiandone • portals: Botticino (jambs, arches, moulding) Padiglione Granelli (Istituto Patologia Medica, Policlinico) Address: via Sforza 45 Building description: a T-shaped building with two different purposes (laboratory, hospital); the main side ends with an apse Background: built in 1931–32 as part of the Policlinico (a wide area in front of the former Ospedale Maggiore, featuring different medical institutes built since the late 19th century) Architect: E.A. Griffini References: Grandi-Pracchi #208; Gramigna-Mazza p. 137; Politecnico #162 FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab) • doorway: Serizzo Ossola (jambs, squared block) • coating: plaster (Terranova) TRICOLORE (PIAZZA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: piazza Tricolore 1, 3 Building description: a couple of nine-storey apartment buildings with bow windows Background: built in 1947–48 Architect: P. Chiolini References: Bottoni #10, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 150–51 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Botticino (slab) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (small square tile) VIGONI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Vigoni 13 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with balconies and bow windows

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Background: built in 1955–59 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 314 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster

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AMEDEI (VIA) Palazzo Recalcati Address: via Amedei 8 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with two colonnaded courts Background: built in different periods from the early 16th to the early18th centuries Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • base with underground windows: Baveno (squared block) • windows: plaster, Baveno (sill) • coating: plaster • portal (jambs): Baveno (moulding) • balcony: Baveno (moulding) • eaves cornice: wood FIRST COURT (18th century) • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft); Viggiù and Ceppo Brembo (capital) • pilasters: Baveno • floor: black and white pebbles SECOND COURT (16th century) • columns: Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft, capital); Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (capital) • arches: terracotta • floor: black and white pebbles CALATAFIMI (VIA) Convento e Istituto Beata Vergine Addolorata Address: via Calatafimi 10 Building description: a seven-storey building with two recessed parts Background: built in 1946–48 as a convent and scholastic institute Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Grandi-Pracchi #350, Gramigna-Mazza p. 259 FAÇADE DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-10

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cladding: ceramic (hexagonal tile) cladding (side parts): Beola (slab)

CALDERON DE LA BARCA (VIA PRIVATA) Garage delle Nazioni Address: via Calderon de la Barca 2, via Lentasio Building description: a three-storey garage with long windows on the façade Background: built in 1953–56 Architect: A. Cassi Ramelli Reference: lombardiabeniculturali • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica (rectangular tile) COSIMO DEL FANTE (VIA) Casa Venegoni Address: via Cosimo del Fante 16 Building description: a four-storey building with a tower on the street corner Background: built in 1923 Architects: G. Brusa and A. Ravina Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 85 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block, rough finish) • cladding: Crevola (slab) • frieze: artificial stone and Crevola (panels) *First, second and third floors • cladding: brick • windows (frame), balconies: cast stone *Fourth floor • coating: plaster *Tower (upper floor) • coating (bottom): plaster • cladding (top): artificial stone • windows and decorative elements: cast stone DE AMICIS (VIA) Santa Maria della Vittoria Address: via De Amicis 11 Building description: a centrally planned church with dome and bell tower Background: a church was built in the first half of the 17th century as part of a Dominican nunnery of Santa Maria della Vittoria, then it was transformed in a funerary chapel

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(Omodeo family). After the abrogation of monastic orders, the nunnery was converted into apartment houses. The church was deprived of the nun’s part and the façade was completed in 1903–06. Architects: F. Mangone (?); G.B. Paggi (?); C. Zanetti (1903) Reference: Fiorio p. 336 FAÇADE *First order • base: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • pilasters: artificial stone (shaft), cast stone (base, capital) • coating: plaster • entablature: artificial stone *Second order • pilasters: artificial stone (shaft), cast stone (base, capital) • coating: plaster • window: cast stone • entablature and pediment: cast stone Anfiteatro Romano Address: via De Amicis 17 Building description: an archaeological area under development shows few remains (foundations) of an elliptical building about 155 m long and 125 m wide Background: built in the 2nd century out of the urban walls, dismantled in the late 4th century. Unearthed since 1936, with evidence of plaques of gladiators (now in the “Antiquarium Alda Levi”, via De Amicis, close to the remains). An excavation to unearth the whole edifice is now in progress (since 2020). References: [email protected] FOUNDATION • masonry: pebbles (uniform size), mortar ELEVATION (hypothesis) • masonry: Ceppo Brembo (big squared block, then reused in the foundation of San Lorenzo) NOTE: the archaeological area is accessible through two courts pertaining to the former monastery of Santa Maria della Vittoria. The first court shows columns (monolithic shafts) made of Baveno; the second one is partially ruined and shows columns made of Montorfano (monolithic shafts). Autorimessa Super Garage Address: via De Amicis 20 Building description: a garage featuring oblique storeys Background: built in 1948–49; renovation in 1992 Architects: T. Varisco Bassanesi and M. Guerci (1949); V. Montaldo (1992) References: Bottoni #49, Gramigna-Mazza p. 217, Biraghi-Granato #34 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • present-day cladding: metal (panel) • former cladding: ceramic (tile)

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Pusterla di Sant’Ambrogio Address: via De Amicis Building description: a gateway into the urban walls made of two squared towers and a double arch Background: built in 1939 using ancient stone materials Architect: G. Chierici References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES (southern tower) • cladding (lower part): Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks from reuse) • cladding (upper part): brick FAÇADES (northern tower) • cladding: brick ARCHES • arch: brick, Musso (voussoir) • pier: Ceppo Brembo (squared block from reuse) GENOVA (CORSO) Edificio per abitazioni Address: corso Genova 4 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring deep balconies on two lines Background: built in 1949–50 Architect: P. Bottoni References: Bottoni #50, Gramigna-Mazza p. 227 FAÇADE *Ground floor • piers (cladding): Baveno (slab), Balma (threshold of entrance) *Other floors • coating: plaster • balconies (cladding): ceramic (tile) Casa Reininghhaus Address: corso Genova 29 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a former theatre on the ground (now housing a bank) Background: built in 1895–96; two floors were added later Architect: S.G. Locati References: Grandi-Pracchi #55, Gramigna-Mazza p. 65; Politecnico #113 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • cladding: Montorfano (moulding) • piers: Montorfano (squared block, moulding) • arches: brick *Other floors • cladding: brick

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• windows: cast stone • balcony and brackets: Montorfano (moulding) *Upper floor • cladding: artificial stone • windows: cast stone ITALIA (CORSO) Santa Maria dei Miracoli (Santa Maria presso San Celso) Address: corso Italia Building description: a church (sanctuary) featuring three naves, an apse with deambulatory, a two orders façade with sculptures and an atrium with a porch Background: the church was built, on a plan of Cesare Cesariano, in the late 15th century as a consequence of a series of miracles; the façade and the porch were completed in 1572. Architects: C. Cesariano, G. Alessi (façade) References: Fiorio p. 260; Politecnico #52 ATRIUM outer façade • base: Boden (moulding) • cladding: Boden (slab) • pilasters: Boden (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft), metal (capital) • entablature: Boden (lintel, cornice; moulding); black Prealp limestone (frieze) ATRIUM inner façade • piers: Boden (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • engaged columns: Boden (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • arches, entablature: Boden (moulding) CHURCH FAÇADE *First order • base, cladding, entablature: Boden (moulding) • pilasters: Boden (base, monolithic shaft), metal (capital) • portal: Macchiavecchia (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft), metal (capital); Boden (broken pediment) *Second order • cladding, windows, entablature: Boden (moulding) • pilasters: Boden (base, monolithic shaft, capital) *Third order • cladding, windows, entablature, pediment: Boden (moulding) • pilasters, engaged columns, caryatids: Boden (base, monolithic shaft), metal (capital) • reliefs: white Apuanian marble • statues: Boden (pedestal), white Apuanian marble APSE • pilasters: brick, Boden (base) • arches: brick • coating: plaster • entablature: terracotta DOME • coating: plaster

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• windows: terracotta (frame); Boden (monolithic column, arch) INTERIOR • piers: Boden (squared blocks), metal (capital) • decorative elements: Macchiavecchia (moulding, slab) • floor: Candoglia, Verona, black Prealps limestone (opus sectile) *Deambulatory (wall) • structure: Boden (base, pilaster, entablature) • inlay: Breccia di Sciro, Breccia Corallina, Africano, Pavonazzetto, Portoro, Serpentine, etc. PULPIT Architect: F. Reggiori (1934) • Upright structure: Pietra Serena • Inlay: Varenna, Rosso Arzo, Macchiavecchia San Celso Address: corso Italia Building description: a church with two bays and a tall bell tower Background: the original construction (4th century) was rebuilt in the 10th century and transformed in the 17th century (portal 1651). The present-day façade was built in 1851–54 after the demolition of the original façade together with four bays. Architect: L. Canonica (façade) References: Fiorio p. 249; Politecnico #16, #117 FAÇADE • cladding: brick, Angera (small blocks) • portal with arch: Angera (shaft), white marbles (pilaster) • rose: Angera (moulding) • original piers (two piers partially included on both side of the façade): trachyte, Ghiandone, Ceppo Brembo INTERIOR • piers: Ghiandone, Angera, Serizzo Ossola, Serizzo Masino, Ceppo Brembo, trachite, white marble, Breccia corallina, brick (shaft made of superimposed elements); Ceppo Bremco (base); Angera (capital) APSE • cladding: brick BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo and other stones (squared block) Casa Grondona Address: corso Italia 47 Building description: a two-storey apartment building with three porticoes and balconies Background: built in 1876 Architect: E. Terzaghi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #28 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Baveno (squared block)

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• cladding (rustication): artificial stone • windows (frame, pediment): cast stone • portals (frame): Baveno (moulding) *First and second floors • coating: plaster • windows, balconies and eaves cornice: cast stone PORCH • base: Baveno (squared block) • piers (rustication): Baveno (squared block) OLMETTO (VIA) Palazzo Archinto Address: via Olmetto 6 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with two angular façades Background: built in the late 17th century; transformed in the early 19th century; almost totally destroyed after the World War II aerial bombings (1943) and rebuilt in 1950; now it houses a hospital Architects: F.M. Ricchino (17th century); C. Amati (19th century); L. Dodi (1950) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground floor • underground windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • portal (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block, voussoir) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) PORTA TICINESE (CORSO DI) Colonne San Lorenzo Address: corso di Porta Ticinese Building description: a colonnade of sixteen shafts with lintel and stylobate Background: built for an unknown imperial building, the colonnade was transferred in the present-day location in front of the basilica. A fire in 1701 forced builders to bind the shafts with iron bands and secure it to the nearby houses with iron bars. The restoration work of 1935 pulled down the houses, creating the present-day space before the basilica, and the colonnade stands up with two perpendicular walls on each edge. Following restorations (1951–55) led to complete disassembly and reconstruction of the colonnade with the insertion of marble (Candoglia) pins inside some damaged shafts; some bases were integrated with moulded pieces of marble (Candoglia).

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References: Politecnico #5; [email protected] ELEVATION • foundation: pebbles (herring-bone style) with mortar; Ceppo Brembo (a double layer of block lying on the pebbles) • stylobate: Ceppo Brembo (thick slabs as face); brick, stone splinter, mortar (as filler between two faces) • columns: Musso (base, shaft made of two parts, capital); Candoglia (part of base and shaft – restoration) • lintel: Musso (squared blocks with decoration), Ghiandone (squared blocks without decoration), brick (arches above the lintels) • central arch: brick, Ceppo Brembo (impost) SIDE WALLS (with arches) • masonry: brick • arch (impost): white marble (reuse of cornice) San Lorenzo Address: corso di Porta Ticinese Building description: a domed cubic edifice with four exedrae and surrounded by three chapels, four bell towers and a colonnaded porch; two rectories are placed side by side to the façade Background: built from the late 4th to the early 5th centuries, the dome collapsed in 1573 and was quickly rebuilt. The porch and the façade were added to the original church in 1894; the rectories were built between 1626 and 1631. Important restoration works took place between 1911 and 1916 and later in 1937–38. Architects: M. Bassi (1573), C. Nava (1894) References: Fiorio p. 324; Politecnico #5, #127; [email protected] PORCH • base: Urago (squared block) • piers: Urago (base), artificial stone (shaft), cast stone (capital) • arches: Urago (moulding) • coating: plaster FAÇADE • base: Urago (squared block) • coating: plaster • entablature: Urago (lintel, cornice); plaster (frieze) • portals with arches: Urago (moulding) DOME • pilasters: shaft • entablature: Beppo Brembo (coarse grained, moulding) • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) INTERIOR • foundation: pile-work; artificial conglomerate made of pebbles and mortar; brick-andmortar masonry facing a core made of rock splinters • piers: Ceppo Brembo (shaft – squared block); white marble (base from reuse of capitals) • piers of gallery: Baveno, Montorfano (monolithic shafts); Ceppo Brembo (squared drums)

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• coating: plaster BELL TOWERS • masonry: brick • coating: plaster RECTORIES • base: Serizzo Ossola, Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Ceppo Brembo (base, capital) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • entablature and eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) Chapels of San Lorenzo Maggiore Different edifices encircle the church: a sacresty, a baptistery, and some chapels, all accessible from the church. The most important are: Sant’Aquilino (south), Sant’Ippolito (east) and San Sisto (north) Address: corso di Porta Ticinese References: Fiorio p. 332; [email protected] Cappella di Sant’Aquilino Building description: a squared atrium and an octagonal chapel (former imperial mausoleum) with niches and loggia Background: contemporary with the construction of the basilica ELEVATION • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick ATRIUM (Cappella dell’Addolorata) • coating: plaster with mosaic remains (late 4th century) INTERIOR • portal: white Apuanian marble (lintel from reused element), marble (jambs, each made of three pieces from reused elements) • wall: plaster (former marble veneer) • galleries: painted plaster (coloured fake marbles) • niches: mosaics (late 4th century) UNDERGROUND ROOM (unearthed 1910–11, roof made of reinforced concrete) • masonry: reuse of architectural elements made of different kinds of stone • foundation: wood piles; splinters and mortar (thickness 0.7 m); irregular blocks of Ceppo and other stones with mortar (thickness about 3.6 m) Cappella Sant’Ippolito Building description: a chapel with octagonal plan and four rectangular niches Background: contemporary with the construction of the basilica ELEVATION • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick INTERIOR

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Cappella San Sisto Building description: an octagonal chapel with niches Background: contemporary with the construction of the basilica ELEVATION • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick • portal (frame, pediment): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) INTERIOR • wall: plaster ATRIUM • floor: opus sectile made of tiles of different shape (hexagons of black Prealps limestone, triangles of white limestone) Porta Ticinese (ancient) Address: corso di Porta Ticinese Building description: two towers linked by an arch with three fornices Background: one of the gates of the medieval urban walls, totally transformed in 1861–65 with the reconstruction of the towers Architect: C. Boito (1861–65) References: Grandi-Pracchi #8, Politecnico #126 ELEVATION (northern face) • cladding (lower part) Ghiandone, Serizzo Ossola, Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) • cladding (upper part): brick; Angera (merlons) • arches: Angera, Aurisina (voussoir) • sculptures (14th century; now in the “Museo d’Arte” of Castello Sforzesco): Candoglia, Ornavasso, Oira ELEVATION (southern face) • cladding (lower part) Ghiandone, Serizzo Ossola, Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) • cladding (upper part): brick; Angera (merlons) • arches (side): Ghiandone, Serizzo (voussoir) • central arch: Musso, Oira, Angera (voussoir); Ghiandone, Musso (spandrel) RESISTENZA PARTIGIANA (PIAZZA) Porta Genova Address: piazza Resistenza Partigiana Building description: twin one-storey buildings Background: built in 1873 in order to open new gateways on the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) Architect: A. Nazari FAÇADES

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base: Montorfano (squared blocks) cladding (rustication): brick (now covered by plaster)

Former Posterla dei Fabbri Building description: a single arch gateway Background: this small gateway stood close to the present-day via Correnti, it was demolished in the late 19th century; reassembled in the “Museo d’Arte” (Castello Sforzesco) ELEVATION • masonry: Ceppo Brembo (squared blocks) • arch: Musso (voussoir) SAN CALOCERO (VIA) San Vincenzo in Prato Address: via San Calocero Building description: a three-naves church with round apses and a bell tower Background: early Christian building, then transformed in the 9th century; the church was dismissed in 1810, housing a barrack and then a chemical plant; huge restoration works took place in 1881–89 (reconstruction of the upper part of the façade, the apses and the bell tower) References: Fiorio p. 347; Politecnico #10, #125 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • main portal: Ghiandone (jambs and lintel) • side portals: Ceppo Brembo (jambs), Ghiandone (lintel) SIDES and APSES • cladding: brick INTERIOR • columns: mainly Ghiandone, (base; monolithic shaft, few shafts are made of two pieces); white marble (reused capital) • holy water fonts (reuse): Breccia Settebasi (left) and Granito violetto (right) CRYPT • columns: Egyptian granite (the first shaft of each row); white marble (monolithic shaft); white marble (capital) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • cornerstones: Ghiandone (squared block) BAPTISTERY Building description: an octagonal edifice close to the left side of the church Background: built in 1932 Architect: P. Mezzanotte Reference: Fiorio p. 348 • cladding: brick • base and cornices: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • inscription: Valle Strona (slab)

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SANTA CROCE (VIA) Scuola Materna Address: via Santa Croce 5 Building description: a circular scholastic building with pyramidal roof Background: built in 1957–58 Architect: A. Arrighetti Reference: Biraghi-Granato #42 FAÇADES • radial walls: reinforced concrete with coarse-grained plaster • concentric walls: brick • roof: copper Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Santa Croce 3 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building on a street corner Background: built in 1959–64 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni Reference: Pierini-Isastia p. 373 FAÇADES • structure (ground floor): reinforced concrete (pier, panel, pointed finish) • coating (other floors): plaster (formerly ceramic tiles) SANT’EUFEMIA (PIAZZA) Sant’Eufemia Address: piazza Sant’Eufemia Building description: a three-nave church with dome and transept Background: built in the 5th century, then transformed many times. Huge restoration works led to the demolition of the central bays and to the construction of a new façade around 1870, the former façade showed an entrance with four columns. Architect: E. Terzaghi (façade, transformation of the interior) References: Fiorio p. 251 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared blocks) • cladding (lower part): Angera (squared blocks) • cladding (upper part): brick • portals: Angera (moulding) • rose windows: terracotta, Angera (sculptures) • spires: Angera (moulding) PORCH • columns: Serizzo Ossola (pedestal, base, shaft); Angera (capital) • arches and pediment: Angera (moulding) RIGHT SIDE • base: Serizzo Ossola (square block)

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• masonry: brick BELL TOWER • cladding: brick SANT’EUSTORGIO (PIAZZA) Sant’Eustorgio Address: piazza Sant’Eustorgio Building description: a three-nave church with transept and apse; a tall bell tower stands on the rear close to the Cappella Portinari. On the left there is the monastery with two cloisters. Background: founded in the 4th century on the basis of a Roman edifice then rebuilt in the 11th century; side chapels were added in the late 15th century. The façade was built in 1862–65 removing the portal of the 16th century. The poor state of conservation of the whole building led the restoration works since 1870. The bell tower was built around 1237. The monastery, built in the 17th century, was badly destroyed by World War II aerial bombings (1943); after a long restoration work (late 20th century), it houses the Museo Diocesano. Architect: G. Brocca (façade, 1862) References: Fiorio p. 311, Grandi-Pracchi #11, Politecnico #18, #119 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • pilasters: Serizzo Ossola (squared blocks), Angera (Evangelists’ Creed) • portals: Angera (arch, column, supporting lion) • windows: terracotta, Angera (column) • eaves cornice: terracotta • small porch (left side): Baveno (column shaft, lintel) • small loggia (left side): Ghiandone (parapet); Baveno (column shaft) RIGHT SIDE • masonry: brick • windows: terracotta • blind arches: terracotta • first chapel: plaster, brick • second chapel: brick • third chapel: Ceppo Brembo (base); brick (pilasters); plaster (coating), terracotta (entablature) APSE • masonry: brick (herring-bone style) • blind arches: brick, terracotta INTERIOR • piers: Ceppo Brembo (cylindrical); Ghiandone and Serizzo (cruciform) • “Sepolcro dei Magi” (right transept): Proconnesian marble EARLY CHRISTIAN APSE • masonry: brick (parallel walls); brick and pebbles (core) BRIVIO CHAPEL (first chapel, near the main façade)

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References: Politecnico #48 • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick • coating: plaster • windows and oculi: terracotta BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo, Serizzo Ossola, Angera (squared block) • windows (columns): Angera • blind arches: terracotta MONASTERY (south cloister) • coating: plaster • columns: Baveno (shaft), Boden (base, capital), Ceppo Brembo (pedestal) MONASTERY (north cloister) • coating: plaster • columns: Baveno (twin shaft, lintel), Boden (base, capital), Montorfano (base), Ceppo Brembo (pedestal) Cappella Portinari Address: via Sant Croce, piazza Sant’Eustorgio Building description: a squared chapel with dome, joined to the apse of St Eustorgio by some rooms Background: built in 1462–66 and many times restored; the last restoration work took place in 1989–98; the sepulchre of San Pietro Martire was transported here from the left nave of the basilica in the first decades of the 18th century Architect: Michelozzo (?) Reference: Politecnico #44 FAÇADES • cladding: brick • entablature: terracotta DOME • coating: plaster • pilasters: terracotta (shaft), Angera (capital) • roses: terracotta PINNACLES with domes • cladding: brick • decorative elements: terracotta (shaft), Angera (capital), metal (dome) INTERIOR • coating: plaster with wall paintings (V. Foppa, 1468) • cornice: terracotta • frieze: terracotta (procession of angels) SEPULCHRE of SAN PIETRO • sarcophagus: Apuanian marble (Giovanni di Balduccio, 1336–39) • support: Verona (piers), white Apuanian marble (statues of Virtues)

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XXIV MAGGIO (PIAZZALE) Porta Ticinese (modern) Address: piazzale XXIV Maggio Building description: an open structure with two columns and two piers on each side supporting a pediment; laterally the piers are joined by an arch Background: built in the first decades of the 19th century as one of the eight gateways in the urban walls (Mura spagnole – Spanish walls) Architect: L. Cagnola Reference: Politecnico #93 ELEVATION • piers and columns: Baveno (base, cylindrical drum, capital) • arches: Baveno (squared block, voussoir) • pediment: Baveno (moulding) VETRA (PIAZZA) Istituto Tecnico-Commerciale Carlo Cattaneo Address: piazza Vetra 9, via San Vito 3 Building description: a huge three-storey building with different façades Background: built in 1934–35 to house a scholastic institute Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (piazza Vetra) *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: Ghiandone (slab) • main entrance (frame): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • entablature: Ghiandone (moulding) *Upper floors • fluted engaged columns: Serizzo Ossola (superimposed drum) • coating: plaster ATRIUM • inner doors: Rosso Levanto (moulding) • cladding (portal to door): Cipollino zebrino (slab) • floor (portal to door): Calacatta (slab) FAÇADE (via San Vito) *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: Ghiandone (slab) • entablature: Ghiandone (moulding) *Upper floors • coating: plaster • portals: Serizzo Ossola (moulding)

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FAÇADES (via Gregorio XIV – via Cardinale Caprara) • cladding (ground floor): Ghiandone (slab) • cladding (first floor and windows): Chiampo (slab) CURVILINEAR FAÇADE (piazza Quasimodo) *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: Ghiandone (slab) • portal: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) *Upper floors • engaged columns: plaster (shaft) • coating: plaster

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Sant’Ambrogio and surroundings

AQUILEIA (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Aquileia 8, via Lipari Building description: two eight-storey apartment buildings (one on the street, another one in the garden) Background: built in 1961–65 Architect: V. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #419; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 370–71; Pierini-Isastia p. 393; Biraghi-Granato #37 FAÇADES (building on the street) • base: Lava grigia (slab) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile on concrete piers) • cornices: reinforced concrete FAÇADES (building in the garden) • structure: reinforced concrete • balconies: reinforced concrete; copper (lower part) BANDELLO (VIA) Case Candiani Address: via Bandello 20 Building description: a one-storey building with two long façades with the entrance on the corner; other nearby buildings pertain to the same plan Background: built in 1882–85 by the owner of a terracotta manufacturing as a “sample” of the production Architect: L. Broggi References: Grandi-Pracchi #37; Politecnico #109 FAÇADE • base: plaster • coating (rustication): plaster • pilasters, windows (frame), balconies (baluster), eaves cornice: terracotta

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Address: via Bandello 18 Building description: a small three-storey apartment building FAÇADE • cladding: brick • windows (frame): terracotta • doorway: terracotta • coating (upper floor): plaster CALCO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Calco 2, viale Papiniano Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with two parts joined by a staircase (“T-shaped plan”) Background: built in 1955 Architects: G., P., A. Monti and E. Freyrie References: Grandi-Pracchi #388; Gramigna-Mazza p. 280; Pierini-Isastia p. 305 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • balconies: reinforced concrete (platform) • cladding: brick • coating (side parts): plaster CARDUCCI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Carducci 12 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building featuring a tower with loggias on the top and two side wings Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: R. Ferrini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 151 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (tower): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (wings): Ceppo Iseo (slab, lower part); clinker (upper part) • loggia: Ceppo Iseo (slab on concrete pier) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Carducci 14 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with geometric decorations (art deco) Background: built in 1924; a new floor was added later Architect: C. Urbano Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 91

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FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Baveno (squared block) • windows and balconies: cast stone • coating (rustication): artificial stone • doorway (frame): Baveno (moulding) *Other floors • windows and balconies: cast stone • coating: artificial stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazione Address: via Carducci 16 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with geometric decorations (art deco) Background: built in 1925–27 Architect: A. Ravina Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 104 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo, artificial stone • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Iseo and Ceppo Brembo alternately (thick slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster (graffito at the fourth storey) • balconies: cast stone • windows (frame): cast stone • eaves cornice: wood Palazzo Gonzaga di Vescovado Address: via Carducci 28, 30 Building description: a neo-Romanesque, three-storey buildings with two projecting parts (sides) and a central recessed part Background: built in 1905–06, now part of Università Cattolica Architect: C. Arpesani Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 37 FAÇADES (side projecting parts) *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (lower part, squared block), Baveno (middle part, moulding); Beola (upper part, slab) • cladding: brick; Botticino (block spread in the masonry) • windows: brick • entrances (arch): different igneous rock (block), brick • cornerstones: igneous rock, Molera, Botticino (block) *First and second floors • cladding: brick • loggia with balconies: Baveno (shaft); cast stone (base, capital); Botticino (rail) • windows: brick; Botticino (voussoir)

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*Third floor • loggia: Baveno (shaft) • eaves cornice: wood FAÇADE (central recessed part) *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (lower part, squared block), Baveno (middle part, moulding); Beola (upper part, slab) • piers: Baveno (monolithic shaft) • arches: brick, Botticino (voussoir) • parapets: Botticino (slab) *First and second floor • cladding: brick • central window: different stones (jambs), Botticino (voussoir), Baveno (shaft) • side windows: Baveno (shaft), Botticino (voussoir) • balcony: Botticino (rail) *Third floor • coating: plaster (graffito) • windows: brick FENCE • piers (superimposed block): Ceppo Brembo (base); Ceppo Brembo, Molera and Botticino alternately Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Carducci 34 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring a façade with projecting sectors Background: built in 1964–67 Architects: G., P. and A. Monti References: Grandi-Pracchi #449; Gramigna-Mazza p. 375 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • piers (cladding): concrete (panel, coated by a painted layer) *Other floors • cladding: concrete (panel) Castello Viviani Cova Address: via Carducci 36, via San Vittore Building description: a neo-medieval building with tower, battlements and a loggia on the corner Background: built in 1910–14 Architect: A. Coppedè References: Grandi-Pracchi #137; Gramigna-Mazza p. 69; Politecnico #115 FAÇADE (side via San Vittore) • cladding (ground and first floors): Credaro (squared block) • cladding (other floors): artificial stone (rustication)

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FAÇADE (corner via San Vittore – via Carducci) *Ground and first floors • cladding: Credaro (squared block) • balcony with huge brackets: artificial stone, wood (roof) *Other floors • cladding: brick • cornerstone: artificial stone (block with different surface finishing) • balconies, columns and brackets: artificial stone • windows: artificial stone, brick • eaves cornice: wood *TOWER • cladding: brick, artificial stone *FAÇADE (via Carducci) • cladding (ground and first floors): Credaro (squared block) • cladding (other floors): artificial stone (rustication) • cladding (lateral, whole building): Credaro (squared block) • balcony, columns and brackets (lateral, second floor): artificial stone • balcony, arch (lateral, third floor): brick CONI ZUGNA (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni (Domus Adele) Address: viale Coni Zugna 29 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with balconies on the corner Background: built in 1934–35 Architects: G. Ponti and A Fornaroli References: Grandi-Pracchi #221; Pierini-Isastia p. 141 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • cladding (other floors): clinker Casa Bassanini Address: viale Coni Zugna 14. Building description: a six-storey apartment building with three façades Background: built in 1928–29 Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 109 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: artificial stone (fake travertine) • doorway (rustication): Serizzo Ossola (moulding); Zandobbio (inner frame with pediment) *Other floors • cladding (central part): artificial stone (fake travertine)

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Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Coni Zugna 5, 7 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with a recessed part in the centre Background: built in 1938–40 Architect: E.A. Griffini Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #257 FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab) • cladding (ground floor): clinker • coating (other floors): plaster DE AMICIS (VIA) Autorimessa Address: via De Amicis 20 Building description: a garage with leant ramps Background: built in 1948–49; renovated in 1992–93 Architects: T. Varisco and M. Guerci (1948); V. Montaldo (1992) References: Bottoni#49, Gramigna-Mazza p. 217, Biraghi-Granato #34 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: metal (ceramic mosaic in origin) DE TOGNI (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni “Domus Carola, Domus Fausta, Domus Julia” Address: via De Togni 21, 23, 25 Building description: three five-storey apartment buildings with plain façades Background: built in 1931–33 Architects: G. Ponti and E. Lancia References: Grandi-Pracchi #211, Gramigna-Mazza p. 136 FAÇADE (via De Togni 21) • cladding (ground floor) and eaves cornice: Vicenza (slab) • doorway: travertine (moulding, slab) • coating: plaster (Terranova) FAÇADE (via De Togni 23) • coating: plaster (Terranova) • doorway: travertine (slab) FAÇADE (via De Togni 25) • cladding (ground to second floors): travertine (slab) • doorway: travertine (slab)

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FILANGERI (PIAZZA) Carcere Cellulare San Vittore Address: piazza Filangeri 2 Building description: a prison featuring the “panopticon” typology with a central building and six other buildings arranged on a radial plan. A double building (administration, barrack) stands as the main façade. Background: built in 1864–69 and continuously transformed according to the rules of the detention Architect: F. Lucca References: Grandi-Pracchi #21; Politecnico #106 FAÇADES (administrative buildings) • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cornerstone (rustication): artificial stone • coating: plaster • windows (rustication): stucco • eaves cornice: stucco • doorway: Baveno (moulding) GEMELLI (LARGO) AND NECCHI (VIA) Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (former Monastery of Sant’Ambrogio) Address: largo Gemelli 1, via Necchi Building description: different buildings around the former monastery of Sant’Ambrogio with two cloisters on the eastern side of the basilica: Doric cloister (north); Ionic cloister (south) Background: the first part of the monastery (refectory, now Aula Magna) was built in the late 15th century and then the Doric cloister (early 16th century) and the Ionic cloister (early 17th century). The monastery was transformed as a military hospital in the early 19th century after the abolition of monastic orders. Huge works were made, in 1929–31, to build the premises of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (founded 1921) as the monumental entrance, the administration wing (largo Gemelli and via Necchi) and three colleges for students (via Necchi). Other buildings were added on the southern part (lecture rooms, 1936–38; Istituto di Psicologia, 1944–46; Istituto di Archeologia, 1990). Architects: Bramante (late 15th century); G. Muzio (1931) References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 157; Gramigna-Mazza p. 132 MONUMENTAL ENTRANCE (largo Gemelli) *First order • portal: Baveno (column shaft, pedestal) • cladding: Baveno (ashlar) • arch: Baveno (voussoir)

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• entablature: Baveno (moulding) *Second order • balcony: Baveno (platform); metal (rail) • pilasters and pediment: Baveno (moulding) • niche: Baveno (curvilinear ashlar and voussoir), bronze (statue) *Tower • cladding: Baveno (slab with inscription), brick • cladding: brick • lantern: Baveno (columns and entablature) ADMINISTRATIVE WING (largo Gemelli, via Necchi 2) • pilasters and arches: litoceramica • cladding: litoceramica • portal (jambs and arch): Baveno (moulding) • Serlian motif (second floor): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) MONASTERY (Doric cloister) *Façade on the external court • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco • portal: Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, arch, pediment); engaged columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft); Ceppo Brembo (base, capital) *Porch (ground floor) • stylobate: Boden (slab) • columns: Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital), Boden (bonded shaft) • arches: brick *First floor • masonry, windows, arches: brick • engaged pilasters: brick, plaster • eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding) MAIN STAIRCASE (Doric cloister) • stairs: Baveno (slab) • balustrade: Macchiavecchia (moulding) • portals (first floor): Macchiavecchia (moulding) MONASTERY (refectory, now Aula Magna of the university) • coating: painted plaster *Crypt (a three-aisle room under the Aula Magna, built in 1497) • columns: Serizzo Ossola (shaft, capital); Montorfano (renovated shaft) MONASTERY (Ionic cloister) *Porch (ground floor) • stylobate: Boden (slab) • columns: Montorfano, Baveno (base, monolithic shaft), Boden (bonded shaft); Montorfano (capital) • arches: brick *First floor • masonry: brick • engaged pilasters: brick, Boden (base, capital) • arches, windows: brick

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• eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding) * Sacro Cuore (Chapel) Building description: a single-nave church featuring a façade with two Serlian motives Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G Muzio FAÇADE • cladding: brick • portal: Boden (moulding) INTERIOR • engaged columns, statues: artificial stone • floor: Boden (slab) Crypt • columns: Galleggione (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • floor: Beola (slab) *Colleges former Marianum Address: via Necchi 1 Building description: two four-storey buildings with an intermediate part Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G Muzio Reference: Grandi-Pracchi p. 157 • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • cladding (piazza Sant’Ambrogio): Beola (slab) • cladding (intermediate part): glass block Former Augustinianum and Ludovicianum Address: via Necchi 5,7 Building description: two six-storey buildings connected by a one-storey building with a porch on the façade Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G Muzio Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 133 *One-storey building • piers and arches: clinker • façade: clinker • stairs: Montorfano (thick slab) • doors: concrete (coarse grained) *Six-storey buildings • coating: plaster • windows: litoceramica Domus Nostra Address: via Necchi 9 Building description: a three-storey building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G Muzio • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: litoceramica

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Sacrario dei Milanesi Caduti in guerra (former Tempio della Vittoria) Address: largo Gemelli Building description: an octagonal building with piers, arches and windows in a rectangular stone precinct Background: built in 1927–30 and rebuilt after the destructions of the World War II aerial bombings (1943) Architects: A. Alpago Novello, T. Buzzi, O. Cabiati and G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #186, Gramigna-Mazza p. 111 PRECINCT • colonnaded entrance: Valcundria (base, monolithic shaft, capital, entablature) • walls with arched windows: Anzola (squared block) • apse with columns: Anzola (squared block and superimposed drum) OCTAGONAL BUILDING • base: Valcundria (thick slab) • masonry with niches: Musso (squared block) • arches: Musso (voussoir) • paving: Anzola (slab) • statue of St Ambrogio (A. Wildt): bronze, Porfido Monumentale (base) INTERIOR (octagonal building) • double spiral stairway: Crevola (stair, block), Arabescato (panel) • bronze plaques: Alabaster BS (cornice) • pilasters: Occhiadino (moulding) • blind doors: Breccia Aurora (slab) • floor: Zandobbio (slab) GIOVIO (VIA) San Francesco d’Assisi al Fopponino Address: via Giovio Building description: a single-nave church with twin buildings on the sides Background: built in 1961–64 on the site of the former cemetery (Fopponino dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo) Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 367; Fiorio p. 362 PARVIS • pavement: Luserna (thick slab) • staircase: Beola (stair, slab); artificial stone (fake granite, rider) FAÇADE (church and twin buildings) • cladding: ceramic (grey tile, diamond shaped) SIDE (south) • cladding: ceramic (grey tile, diamond shaped); ceramic (purple tile, rectangular) TWIN BUILDINGS • base: artificial stone (fake granite) • cladding: ceramic (tile, diamond shaped)

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LANZONE (VIA) Palazzo Visconti Address: via Lanzone 2 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1589–91; after the World War II aerial bombings (1943) the building was demolished and only the façade remained untouched Architect: G. Meda References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second floor • balconies: Ceppo Brembo (fine grain size) • windows: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Condominio XXI Aprile Address: via Lanzone 4 Building description: a three-storey apartment building on the street joined, at a right angle, with an eight-storey building on the garden Background: built in 1950–53 on the site of the gardens of palazzo Visconti and of palazzo Panigarola Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Bottoni#47, Grandi-Pracchi #367, Gramigna-Mazza p. 248; Pierini-Isastia p. 259; Biraghi-Granato #33 FAÇADES (building on the street) • cladding: Perlino Asiago (slab) FAÇADES (building on the garden) • cladding: litoceramica (tile) NOTE: the director M. Antonioni located here some shots of the movie La notte (1961), starring M. Mastroianni and J. Moreau. Edificio per abitazione Address: via Lanzone 6 Building description: a five-storey apartment building on the street joined, at a right angle, with a nine-storey building on the garden Background: built in 1949–51

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Architect: V. Latis References: Bottoni#48, Gramigna-Mazza p. 232; Biraghi-Granato #32 FAÇADES (building on the street) • base: Balma (slab) • cladding: Perlino Asiago (slab) FAÇADES (building on the garden) • base: Balma (slab) • cladding: Perlino Asiago (slab) or ceramic (small squared tile) San Bernardino alle Monache Address: via Lanzone Building description: a church partially enclosed in the building of Liceo Alessandro Manzoni, only the façade, a side and the bell tower are visible Background: built in the 15th century, the present-day aspect is due to restoration works of the second decade of the 20th century References: Fiorio p. 307 FAÇADE and SIDE • cladding: brick • windows: terracotta BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • loggia: terracotta Casa Buttafava Address: via Lanzone 21 Building description: a two-storey building with a couple of balconies Background: built in the 16th century and transformed in the late 18th century References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (diamond-block, outer part), Baveno (moulding, inner part) • coating: plaster • balconies: Baveno (bracket) Casa Volonteri Address: via Lanzone 29, 31 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with angular façade Background: built in 1906 Architect: G. Sommaruga References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Iseo (slab)

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• cladding: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • windows: plaster • doorway: Montorfano (moulding), plaster (arch) *Other floors • coating: plaster (rough surface) • windows (pediment): cast stone Sant’Agostino Address: via Lanzone Building description: a small church as part of a building complex Background: built in the late 17th century Reference: Fiorio p. 42 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (moulding) • pilasters: Baveno (base), plaster (shaft), Angera (capital) • windows (sill): Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • portal: Baveno (moulding) • pediment: stucco *Second order • pilasters: plaster (shaft), stucco (base, capital) • pediment: stucco • coating: plaster Strettone di Sant’Agostino Address: via Lanzone 30a Building description: a huge passage on the way through the Sant’Ambrogio complex PORTAL • jambs: Ghiandone (squared block of different sizes) • lintel and pediment: stucco MAGENTA (CORSO) Casa Rossi Address: corso Magenta 12 Building description: a four-storey apartment building featuring an octagonal court Background: built around 1860 Architect: G. Pestagalli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #6 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding with pilasters and arches: Baveno (moulding) • windows and pilasters: Baveno *Other floors

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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Address: corso Magenta Building description: a monastery church with side chapels; the walls were painted by Bernardino Luini (frescoes, 1522–29) Background: built since 1504; the front was built in 1574–81 but completed in 1896; the right side was rebuilt (1872) after the demolition of the nunnery. The façade was restored in 1983–84 with replacement of some stone elements. Architects: Antonio da Lonate (1504); A. Colla (1872) References: Fiorio p. 84; Politecnico #54 FAÇADE *First order • base: Serizzo Ossola, Ghiandone, Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pilasters: Boden (base, shaft, capital) • cladding: Boden (thick slab) • entablature: Boden (moulding) • portal with pediment: Boden (moulding) *Second order • windows and pilasters: Boden (moulding) • cladding: Boden (thick slab) *Third order • pilasters: Boden (moulding) • cladding: Boden (thick slab) • oculus: Boden (moulding) • pediment: Boden (moulding) SIDE (via Luini) • base with underground windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: Boden (thick slab) INTERIOR • floor: Verona and black Prealps limestone (tile) • half-column (first order): Boden (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • Serlian motif (second order): Boden (pedestal, base, shaft, capital, lintel) Former Monastero Maggiore Address: corso Magenta 15, via Luini 2, 5 Building description: three different cloisters around the church of San Maurizio Background: the cloisters, together with the church of San Maurizio, are the remains of a very important nunnery built since the Middle Ages and partially demolished in 1864–72; two streets (via Luini and via Ansperto) were opened through the complex. The aerial bombings (1943) partially demolished the complex. The cloisters on the right side of the church has housed the “Civico Museo Archeologico” since 1965. Architect: G. Muttone (portal, corso Magenta 15) PORTAL (added in the late 17th century, now the entrance to Museo Archeologico, corso Magenta 15)

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masonry (via Luini): brick, Cipollino (two column shafts with white marble bases) foundation: mortar with pebbles loggia: Angera, Aurisina, Saltrio (shaft); white marble (capital); trachyte, Verona (base, now inserted in the brickwork) • arch (via Luini): Cipollino (two shafts with metallic bands) REMAINS (via Vigna 1) • masonry with arches: brick REMAINS (via Circo 9/11) • foundation: rounded pebbles and mortar Palazzo Litta Address: corso Magenta 24 Building description: a two-storey noble palace with different courts Background: construction started in 1648 for the Arese family, but the façade was built in 1752–63 for the Litta family. The palace was first transformed (1873) to house the Ferrovie dello Stato, then (2010) the Soprintendenza dei Beni Ambientali and some private residences. Architects: F.M. Ricchino (1648); B. Bolli (1752) References: Politecnico #76; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Baveno (moulding) • coating: plaster • pilasters: Baveno (moulding) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • portal: Baveno (moulding) • caryatids: Baveno (pedestal); Ceppo Brembo (statue, bracket) *Other floors • balcony: Baveno (platform); Ceppo Brembo (balustrade) • window (frame): Viggiù (central part); Ceppo Brembo (side parts) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: Baveno (moulding) • pediment (central part): Ceppo Brembo (moulding); plaster (coating) • statues and coat of arms: Ceppo Brembo MAIN COURT • columns: Baveno (base, shaft, capital) • entablature: Baveno (entrance side); Ceppo Brembo (other sides) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) CORTE dell’OROLOGIO • piers: Montorfano (monolithic shaft) • entablature: Beola (slab) • balcony: Beola (platform, slab), Baveno (bracket) • pediment with clock: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) MAIN STAIRCASE (left of main court, C.G. Merlo, 1750; partially destroyed in 1943) • baluster: Macchiavecchia (moulding)

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Santa Maria delle Grazie Address: corso Magenta Building description: a church featuring a nave and two aisles with a huge dome and a triapsidal choir Background: the naves were built from 1463 to 1467, the façade from 1466 to 1490 and the portal from 1488 to 1490; the choir and the dome were built from 1492 to 1497; the Cappella delle Grazie was built in the second half of the 15th century then remodelled in the 17th century; the façade was transformed by L. Beltrami (1893–99) with the demolition of the side portals (Baroque) and the opening of two wide windows; the destructions caused by aerial bombings (1943) were restored until 1947 Architects: Solari (naves); Bramante (choir); P. Portaluppi (1947) References: Fiorio p. 67; Politecnico #45; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone • cladding: brick • windows and rose: terracotta • main portal (columns and pilasters): Candoglia (shaft); Oira (base, capital; lintel), Carrara (tondos on the lintel) • side portals: Ghiandone (lintel) SIDE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows and roses: terracotta CHOIR • base: Boden (cornice); brick • cladding: brick • decorative elements: terracotta, Angera (shield) DOME • coating: plaster • windows (frame): terracotta • entablature: terracotta • loggia (twin shafts): Saltrio (left) and Verona (right). This alternation is not perfectly respected, in some cases shaft of Serizzo Ossola are present INTERIOR (nave) • columns: Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shafts, capital) • piers (arch of the altar): Montorfano (squared block) INTERIOR (dome) • coating: plaster • pilasters: plastered brick (shaft); terracotta (base, capital) • cornices: terracotta CAPPELLA DELLE GRAZIE (access from the left aisle) • twin columns (entrance and centre): Baveno (monolithic shaft), Angera (base, capital) • pilasters and arches: stucco

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Monastero di Santa Maria delle Grazie Address: corso Magenta, via Caradosso Building description: several buildings (Sacristy, Chapter, etc.) around two different cloisters, close to the northern side of the church, and including the refectory, house of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper (1495–97). Background: built in the same period as the church (second half of the 15th century), then house of the “Tribunale dell’Inquisizione” (1553–1778), transformed into barracks in 1799. The restoration works started in 1868 with the demolition of buildings close to the choir, continued until 1934–37 with the aim to recreate the Renaissance appearance. The complex was severely damaged by World War II aerial bombings (1943) then reconstructed in the fifties and restored in the late 20th century. Architect: P. Portaluppi (1934) Reference: Politecnico #46; lombardiabeniculturali.it SMALL CLOISTER (late 15th century, entrance from via Caradosso) • columns: Viggiù (shafts, capital and bases in alternating colours. A dark grey shaft corresponds to light grey base and capital; a light grey shaft corresponds to dark grey base and capital) • stylobate: Viggiù (slab) • portal (via Caradosso): Angera (moulding) • side walls (outside): base (Beola, slab); coating (plaster); window frames (terracotta) OLD SACRISTY (1499) • cladding: brick • windows: terracotta • portal: Macchiavecchia (jambs and lintel) REFECTORY • coating: plaster Former Collegio delle Stelline Address: corso Magenta 61 Building description: a huge building with a long façade and a colonnaded court Background: built in the early 17th century to house a girls’ orphanage; almost totally transformed in the 1970s, to house a congress centre Architect: F. Mangone References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • base and cellar windows: Baveno (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) COURT • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (superimposed block) Case Conti – Casa degli Atellani Address: corso Magenta 65 Building description: a one-storey noble palace with trilobated windows on the ground floor

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Background: an ancient building remodelled in a Renaissance form in 1919–21 and enlarged with a new building (1943–52) Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #167, Gramigna-Mazza p. 78 FAÇADE ancient building *Ground floor • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: brick • trilobated windows: brick, Verona (triangular centre) • doorway with arch: Verona (moulding) *First floor • windows (frame): Verona (moulding) • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: wood Address: corso Magenta 67 Building description: a three-storey modern addition FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • rounded cellar windows: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • windows (round floor): Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • windows (second and third floors): Serizzo (column shaft) • coating (other floors): plaster Casa Conti Address: corso Magenta 84 Building description: a three-storey apartment building featuring a neo-Renaissance façade Background: built in 1912 Architect: G. Roni References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola • cladding: brick • windows: terracotta • doorway: Verona (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: terracotta (frame); Serizzo Ossola (column shaft) • eaves cornice: wood Casa Laugier Address: corso Magenta 96 Building description: a four-storeysapartment building with balconies in alternate rows Background: built in 1905–06 Architects: A. Tagliaferri and G.B. Casati

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References: Grandi-Pracchi #115; Gramigna-Mazza p. 33; Politecnico #134 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • pilasters (rustication): artificial stone *First floor • cladding: brick • balconies, windows: cast stone *Other floors • cladding: plaster, ceramic tiles on the top • balconies, windows: cast stone MOROZZO DELLA ROCCA (VIA) Casa Portaluppi Address: via Morozzo della Rocca 5 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with regular rows of square windows Background: built in 1935–39 Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #256, Gramigna-Mazza p. 191; Pierini-Isastia p. 167 FAÇADE • base: Anzola (slab) • cladding (ground floor): metal alloy • cladding (other floors): Crevola (slab) • entrance (floor): Malachite (slab) NIRONE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Nirone 2, Corso Magenta 19 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with three bow windows increasing in size on the corner Background: built in 1963–66 Architects: Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti References: Grandi-Pracchi #448, Gramigna-Mazza p. 380, Biraghi-Granato #17 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: trachyte (slab) • piers: trachyte (cladding on reinforced concrete) *Other floors • cladding: Trachite (slab, vertical arrangement) Former Casa del Fascio Address: via Nirone 15 Building description: a three-storey building with geometric decorations

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Background: built in 1926 to house a municipal seat of Partito Fascista; since the late 20th century it has housed a branch of Università Cattolica Architect: P. Mezzanotte Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #185 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Boden (squared block) • pilaster: travertine (moulding) • cladding: travertine (slab) *Other floors • balcony: travertine (moulding) • cladding: brick • pilasters: brick (shaft), travertine (capital) • entablature: travertine (moulding) • pediment: travertine (moulding) ORAZIO (VIA) Liceo Ginnasio statale Alessandro Manzoni Address: via Orazio 3 Building description: a two-storey neo-Renaissance scholastic building Background: built in 1912–13 to house a Lyceum (founded 1884); other edifices were added in 1921 and 1935 Architect: G. Ferrini References: lombardiabeniculturali.it *Ground floor • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • windows: cast stone • entrances (frame): cast stone *Other floors • coating (graffito): plaster • windows: terracotta (frame), cast stone (column) • eaves cornice: wood SAN MICHELE DEL CARSO (VIA) Santi Giovanni Battista e Carlo Borromeo Address: via San Michele del Carso Building description: a single nave church with a stone portal Background: built in 1663–73 as church of a burial area (Fopponino dei Santi Giovanni e Carlo); the area was reclaimed in the last decade of the 19th century References: Fiorio p. 60 FAÇADES • cladding: brick • portal: Baveno (pedestal), Ceppo Brembo (pilaster, lintel, pediment)

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• window (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) ENTRANCE to the area • piers: Ceppo Brembo (ashlar) • ornaments: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, carved element) CAPPELLINA DEI MORTI (dead chapel) • pilasters, pediment, ornaments: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) SAN NICOLAO (VIA) San Nicolao Address: via San Nicolao Building description: a small church with two order façades Background: built in 1659–60 on the site of a medieval building Architects: G. Quadrio and G.B. Piaggi (façade) References: Fiorio p. 96 FAÇADE *First order • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (base, two pieces shaft, capital) • cladding: brick • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (base, two pieces shaft, capital) • cladding: brick • window: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) SANT’AMBROGIO (PIAZZA) San Michele sul Dosso Address: piazza Sant’Ambrogio Building description: a simple church featuring a semicircular window Background: an early Christian church, transformed in the mid-19th century References: Fiorio p. 95 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • pediment: terracotta Sant’Ambrogio Address: piazza Sant’Ambrogio Building description: a nave and two-aisle church with chapels on both sides, three apses, an atrium and two bell towers

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Background: the first church, built during the rule of bishop Ambrosius (Saint Ambrose) in the late 4th century, was rebuilt between the 11th and 12th centuries with two bell towers; side chapels were added between the 14th and 16th centuries. Huge conservation and transformation works were promoted by G. Landriani in the late 19th century. Other works were supervised by F. Reggiori in order to repair the damages caused by the World War II aerial bombings (1943). The monastery was transformed into a university (1921). References: Fiorio p. 43; Politecnico #17, #118 ATRIUM (outside) • piers: Ghiandone, Serizzo Masino, Botticino (squared block, re-use) • blind arches: brick, Angera (voussoir) • cladding: brick • cornice: terracotta • portal (engaged columns, pilasters): Proconnesian marble (re-use), Angera, Serizzo Ossola; trachyte (lintel) ATRIUM (inside) • cladding: brick; Ceppo Brembo, Ghiandone, Serizzo (re-used block) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (squared block); Ghiandone, Serizzo, Proconnesian marble, Breccia corallina, trachyte, sandstone (square block); Angera (capital) • arches: brick, Angera (voussoir) FAÇADE • porch (piers): Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (square block) • porch (arches): Angera (voussoir) or brick • loggia (piers): Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (square block) • loggia (arches): Angera (voussoir) • cladding (inner face): brick • portal (main): Cipollino, Breccia corallina (moulding),; Ghiandone (lintel), Angera (voussoir) • portal (left): Serizzo Ossola (jamb), Botticino (lintel) • portal (right): Ghiandone (jamb), Botticino (lintel) APSES • cladding (lower part): Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo, marble (squared block) • cladding (upper part): brick BELL TOWERS *Canonici (upper part built by G. Landriani, 1889; strengthened by beams made of reinforced concrete by A. Danusso, 1929–31) • base: Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (squared block, re-use) • masonry: brick; Angera (some small blocks spread in the brickwork) • cornerstone: Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo, Molera, Angera, marble (squared block) • engaged columns: Angera, Ceppo (moulding) *Monaci • base: Ghiandone, Serizzo, Ceppo Brembo (squared block, re-use) • masonry: brick INTERIOR • piers: Ceppo de Brembo; Ghiandone, Serizzo (squared block); Angera (carved capital) • isolated columns: Granito violetto (Colonna del Serpente, 10th century, on the left); Balma (modern, with cross, on the right)

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pulpit (made by Guglielmo de’ Pomo, 1193): white marble (fine grained or coarse grained – column); Botticino (capital, arches); white marble (parapet); Serizzo Ossola (piers of parapet) • high altar ciborium: Porfido rosso antico (monolithic shaft, re-use) CRYPT made of two different parts: a colonnaded vestibule (18th century); an ambulatory (mid-19th century) around the chest holding the corpses of Sant’Ambrogio, San Gervasio and San Protasio (1897, G. Lomazzi and G. Marchetta) and the former sarcophagus *Vestibule • floor: Candoglia, black limestone, terracotta (slab) • columns: Rosso di Arzo (shaft), black limestone (capital) *Ambulatory • walls: Botticino (squared block) • chest of the saints: silver, glass • former sarcophagus of Sant’Ambrogio: Porfido rosso antico (box and lid) San Vittore in Ciel d’Oro (access from the right aisle) Address: piazza Sant’Ambrogio (entrance on the right aisle of the church) Building description: a nearly squared room (Sacello) featuring a hemispherical dome with pendentives Background: built (first half of the 4th century) in the early Christian cemetery “Ad martyres” and later included in Sant’Ambrogio church; completely remodelled (F. Reggiori, 1930) on a former transformation (18th century) of the original building. Important works of restoration were made in 1985–86 in order to repair a horizontal crack on the dome and to clean and fix the mosaics (second half of the 5th century). References: Fiorio p. 43; [email protected] INTERIOR • coating: plaster (lower part) • cladding (upper part, among the windows): mosaic • dome: concentric circles of earthenware hollow tubes (20–23 cm long, 5.5–7 cm wide) featuring wide open end and a narrow closed one, this to be inserted into the open end of the following tube; three coats of plaster (lime binder and sandy aggregate) and a mosaic of glass tesserae Chiostro della Canonica (left side of Sant’Ambrogio) Building description: a two-sides cloister (one side, called Portico della Canonica, is joined to the left side of the church) Background: built in the late 15th century; almost completely demolished by World War II aerial bombings (1943), then partially rebuilt on a new plan (in 1948) Architects: Bramante (15th century), F. Reggiori (1948) References: Fiorio p. 43 PORTICO della CANONICA (adjacent to left side of the church) • columns: Serizzo Ossola (original and new shaft); Boden (original bases); Baveno (new base); Oira (new capital); white Apuanian marble (frieze) • central arch: white Apuanian marble (pilaster, base); Angera (capital) • entablature (maintained only on the central arch): Angera (lintel, cornice); Vicenza (frieze)

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PORTICO della CANONICA (northern side, completely rebuilt by F. Reggiori) *Porch (on the court) • piers: Serizzo (slab, cladding on reinforced concrete); Angera (capital) *façade (opposite to Caserma dei Veliti) • coating: plaster • piers (loggia second floor): Serizzo (slab) • cornerstone: Serizzo (slab) San Sigismondo (inside the court) Building description: a single nave church with a porch and a rounded apse Background: founded in the 11th century then included in some medieval buildings near the Portico della Canonica; the church was partially rebuilt in 1940, just before the ravage caused by World War II. Architect: F. Reggiori (1940) Reference: Fiorio p. 43 FAÇADE • masonry: brick; Ghiandone, Serizzo Masino (squared block in lower part) • porch: Bigio antico (shaft, capital) SIDES and APSE • base: Beola (slab, side); Serizzo Ossola (block, apse) • masonry: brick Caserma dei Veliti Address: piazza Sant’Ambrogio Building description: a square, two-storey building with four interminable façades and two courts Background: built as a police barracks in 1807–43, then transformed many times. The site was firstly occupied by the early Christian church of Santi Naborre e Felice and then by the church of San Francesco Grande (12th century). Architects: G. Rossi; G. Voghera References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: artificial stone (lower part), Baveno (upper part) • piers and arches (rustication): plaster • coating: plaster • niches with columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft, capital, entablature) *Other floors • windows: Saltrio (moulding) • coating: plaster • niches with columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft, capital, entablature) • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), Montorfano (moulding) Casa Piana Address: piazza Sant’Ambrogio 29, via Lanzone Building description: a three-storey neo-Renaissance apartment building

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Background: built in 1920 Architect: A. Zacchi FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: brick • windows and cornice: terracotta • doorway (fluted pilasters and arch): Verona (pedestal, base, shaft, capital, entablature) *First and second floors • coating: plaster (graffito) • windows (frame): terracotta *Third floor (loggia) • coating: plaster (decoration) • piers (artificial stone) with engaged columns (Verona) • eaves cornice: wood Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Sant’Ambrogio 14 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with recessed balconies on the top Background: built in 1948 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 216; Biraghi-Granato #31 FAÇADE • cladding: travertine (slab) • eaves cornice: ceramic (small square tile) Palazzo Caccia Dominioni Address: piazza sant’Ambrogio 16, via San Vittore Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a loggia on the middle and another loggia on the top Background: built in 1947–49; the building occupies the site of a former “palazzo Caccia Dominioni” partially destroyed by the World War II aerial bombings (1943) and then completely demolished Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Grandi-Pracchi #353; Gramigna-Mazza p. 218; Politecnico #176; Pierini-Isastia p. 199; Biraghi-Granato #30 FAÇADE piazza Sant’Ambrogio *Ground floor • base: Serizzo (slab) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (slab, sawn surface) *First floor • columns (loggia): metal *Second and third floors • coating: plaster *Fourth floor • columns (loggia): metal

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• eaves cornice: reinforced concrete FAÇADE via San Vittore • cladding: Beola (thick slab) • cladding (windows): Balma (slab) SAN VITTORE (VIA) San Vittore al Corpo Address: via San Vittore, via degli Olivetani Building description: a nave and two-aisle church with a simple façade Background: built as a church of a Benedictine then Olivetan complex, it was completely rebuilt around 1560 inverting the original orientation. This inversion caused the total destruction of the Cappella di San Gregorio, namely a Roman imperial mausoleum. Architects: V. Seregni (?) and G. Alessi (?) Reference: Fiorio p. 102 FAÇADE *First order • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Ceppo Brembo (base), Angera (capital) *Second order • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Angera (cherub heads as capital) • pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) APSE (via degli Olivetani) • coating: plaster • decorative elements: terracotta, Angera (capital) CAPPELLA ARESE (dell’Assunta, sixth on the right nave) Architect: G. Quadrio (1669) • floor: Musso, Rosso Ammonitico, black limestone (polygonal slab) • balustrade: Macchiavecchia and Rosso di Arzo; bronze (statue) • column: Nero Varenna (shaft), Ceppo Brembo (base), stucco (capital) • altarpiece: white marble (statue); Serpentinite, Nero, Rosso di Francia (cornice) Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia (former monastery of San Vittore) Address: via San Vittore 21 Building description: a huge building including two courts with porch and loggia, the façade is positioned side by side to the church of San Vittore Background: the original monastery was established in the early 11th century, then rebuilt in the 16th century; the present-day building comes from several transformations (military barracks after the abrogation of the monastery in 1804). The World War II aerial bombings (1943) inflicted great destructions and the building was then restored (1949–53) to house the Museo della Scienza e Tecnologia named “Leonardo da Vinci”. Architect: P. Portaluppi (1949) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE

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*Central part • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • windows: plaster; Baveno (sill) • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • central lancet window: Grigio Boden (moulding) *Left part • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • arcade (twin columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital, entablature) • passage (two groups of four columns): Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital, entablature) COURTS • porch (columns): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • loggia (columns): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • coating: plaster Padiglione dei Trasporti Aerei e Marittimi Address: via San Vittore 21, via Olona 6bis Building description: a squared hall featuring windows on the corners and a waving roof Background: built in 1961–64 to house the exhibition of aircrafts and ships Architect: E. Nichelli Reference: Biraghi-Granato #35 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • masonry: brick Imperial mausoleum Address: via degli Olivetani Building description: a mausoleum with a centralized plan surrounded by a polygonal precinct (eight sides of about 42–44 m, main axis about 132 m) Background: the mausoleum was built in the 4th century under Emperor Maximianus (d. 313 CE), but it held the mortal remains of Valentinianus II (d. 392 CE). The building was transformed as a Catholic chapel (Cappella di San Gregorio), but it was totally demolished (around 1560), because of the reconstruction of the church of San Vittore. The remains include some portions of the foundations of the precinct, now visible in the courts of the Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia, and fragments of the floor and of the wall veneer. References: [email protected] MAUSOLEUM • floor: coloured marbles and limestones (polygonal tiles) • veneer: coloured marbles PRECINCT • foundation: masonry of equi-dimensional pebbles with lime mortar (total thickness about 2.2 m) • wall: two parallel brick walls with a core made of pebbles and brick with mortar (total thickness about 1.8 m)

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Casa Borletti Address: via San Vittore 40, 42 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with obelisks on the top Background: built in 1927–28 Architects: G. Ponti and E. Lancia References: Grandi-Pracchi #184; Gramigna-Mazza p. 108 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: travertine (squared block) • windows (rustication): travertine (moulding) • coating: plaster *Vestibule • interior: Rosso Francia (doorway); Nero Carso (base); Giallo Siena (capitals of plaster shafts); Aurisina (stairs); Verde Roja (decorative spheres) *First, second and third floor • coating: plaster • windows: plaster *Fourth and fifth floors • moulded coating: plaster • windows with arch: plaster • obelisks: artificial stone

Chapter 11

From via Dante to piazza Castello and corso Sempione

ALEMAGNA (VIALE) Palazzo dell’Arte Address: viale Alemagna 6 Building description: a rectangular building with an apse on a side, a huge porch on the entrance and a double porch on the garden Background: built in 1932–33 to house the “Triennale di Milano” (International Exhibition of Architecture and Design) since the fifth edition, 1933 (four editions were housed, since 1923, at Villa Reale – Monza and called “Biennale d’Arti decorative”) Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #279; Gramigna-Mazza p. 138; Politecnico #155 FAÇADE (viale Alemagna) • cladding (on a reinforced concrete frame): litoceramica PORCH • cladding: Baveno (thick slab) • piers: Baveno (thick slab) • arches: Baveno (voussoir) • stairs: Alzo (trapezoidal elements) • columns: Alzo (shaft) • floor: Balma (slab) VESTIBULE • columns: Cipollino (shaft), Serizzo (shaft), Verde antico d’Italia (capital), Botticino (base) PORCH (garden) • piers: Baveno (slab) • arches: Baveno (slab simulating a voussoir) FAÇADE (garden) • cladding and arches (reinforced concrete frame): litoceramica Biblioteca al Parco Address: parco Sempione (viale Cervantes) Building description: a nearly semi-circular edifice with the roof supported by triangular piers DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-12

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Background: built in 1953–54 for the 10th Triennale di Milano (August–November 1954) to house a public library Architects: I. Parisi, S. Longhi and L. Antonietti Reference: Biraghi-Granato #25 STRUCTURE • piers: reinforced concrete • roof: reinforced concrete • elevation: metal and glass ARIOSTO (VIA) Santa Maria Segreta Address: via Ariosto, piazza Tommaseo Building description: a single-nave church with apses, dome and two bell towers Background: built in 1918–20 and reproducing the same plan of a church formerly located near piazza Cordusio and demolished at the turn of the 19th century Architect: A. Brusconi Reference: Fiorio p. 358 FAÇADE *First order • base: Antigorio (squared block) • coating: plaster • pilasters: artificial stone (shaft), cast stone (capital) • main portal (columns): Antigorio (shaft, pedestal), Oira (base, capital) • main portal (pediment): cast stone, Oira (sculpture above the lintel) • entablature: cast stone *Second order • pilasters, columns, window, pediments, eaves cornice: artificial stone, cast stone (capital) *Bell towers • piers, columns, arches: artificial stone, cast stone (capital) San Giovanni alle Case Rotte Address: via Ariosto Building description: a façade of a former church with porch Background: the original church (17th century) located near palazzo Marino, was demolished in the early 20th century because of the construction of the palaces of Banca Commericale (piazza della Scala – via Case Rotte); the façade was translated on the side entrance of Santa Maria Segreta (1924) Architects: F.M. Ricchino (17th century); P. Mezzanotte (1924) Reference: Fiorio p. 158 FAÇADE • porch (columns): Baveno (monolithic shaft); Grigio Boden (base); Viggiù (capital) • porch (arches): cast stone *Second order

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BYRON (VIALE) Arena Civica Address: viale Byron Building description: an elliptical amphitheatre with a colonnaded pavilion (Pulvinare), two towers (Carceri) and a triumphal arch (Porta Trionfale) on the opposite sides Background: built in 1806, mainly using the material coming from the demolished fortifications of Castello Sforzesco; housed, at first, performances and spectacles of Repubblica Cisalpina and Regno d’Italia; since the 20th century, it has housed football and track and field contests Architect: L. Cagnola Reference: Politecnico #88 WALLS • cladding (lower part): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (upper part and arches): brick • entablature and balustrade: Ceppo Brembo (moulding), artificial stone (baluster, restoration) PULVINARE (outside) *Ground floor • coating: plaster • porch (piers and arches): Baveno (squared block, voussoir) *First floor • balcony: Baveno (bracket); Viggiù (baluster) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Viggiù (moulding) PULVINARE (inside) • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital) CARCERI • piers, arches, cladding: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, voussoir) PORTA TRIONFALE • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • pediment: Baveno (moulding) CADORNA (PIAZZALE) Stazione ferroviaria Cadorna (former Ferrovie Nord) Address: piazzale Cadorna Building description: a corporate headquarters on a regional railway station (Milano – Cadorna) with rows of squared windows and pillars on the ground floor Background: the site was occupied by different railway stations (1879, 1895, 1920); the last was destroyed by World War II aerial bombings (1943); the eight-storey edifice, built in

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1956, was transformed in 1999–2000. In front of the building stands a porch with several naves and a sculpture by C. Oldemburg and C. van Bruggen. Architect: G. Aulenti (1999) Reference: Biraghi-Granato #29 FAÇADE • piers (cladding): Porfido monumentale (slab, polishing) • facing: metal and glass SIDE FAÇADES • cladding: Porfido monumentale (slab, rough surface) CAIROLI (LARGO) Edificio per abitazioni e albergo (UNA Hotels) Address: largo Cairoli 2, via Rovello, via Pozzone, via Broletto Building description: a four-storey building featuring an irregular series of double pilasters Background: built in 1958–72 Architects: V. and G. Latis References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 418, Biraghi-Granato #18 FAÇADES *Ground floor • piers: concrete (front), trachyte (side, slab), Serizzo Ossola (threshold) *Other floors • double pilasters: metal • coating: plaster CANOVA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Canova 7 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a single line of balconies Background: built in 1958–60 Architects: G. Belotti, A. Invernizzi and A. Boraschi References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 327, Pierini-Isastia p. 353 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • masonry (below the windows): ceramic (rectangular tile, horizontal setting) • decoration (reliefs): concrete Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Canova 15 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a regular series of balconies Background: built in 1951–53 Architects: E. Bianchi, C. Magni and C. Paccagnini References: Bottoni#38, Gramigna-Mazza p. 256, Pierini-Isastia p. 267

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FAÇADE • sills of cellar windows: serpentinite (slab) • base: ceramic (polychrome mosaic of squared tiles) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: ceramic (small tile) CASTELLO (PIAZZA) Castello Sforzesco Address: piazza Castello Building description: a huge quadrilateral building with a tall tower on the entrance and three courts, as focal centre of the city defence Background: the complex was built in different periods, and it was a residential palace (Sforza, 15th century) or a citadel fitted with weapons (17th–18th centuries). In this period the central building was surrounded by a star-shaped disposition of ramparts, but the loss of the military role led to a progressive demolition. At the turn of the 19th century, a plan of reconstruction (architect L. Beltrami) avoided the complete demolition; this plan involved the renovation of crumbled parts as the central tower, called Torre del Filarete, or the tower of Bona di Savoia together with the demolition of the outer parts (Ghirlanda). The whole building was destined to house cultural institutions, such as Museo d’Arte, Biblioteca Trivulziana, Bibilioteca d’Arte, Raccolta delle Stampe “A. Bertarelli”, Archivio Fotografico, etc. Architects: Filarete; L. Beltrami and G. Moretti (1893–06) References: Grandi-Pracchi #43, Politecnico #38, #124 *Outer part TORRE del FILARETE • cladding: brick, Ghiandone and Serizzo Ossola (block) • portal: Ghiandone and Serizzo (squared block) • bas-relief (Umberto Primo re d’Italia): Candoglia (carving) FAÇADES • cladding (lower part): Serizzo Ossola, Verona, Saltrio (squared block) • cladding (upper part, with windows): brick • windows (frame): terracotta and plaster • lancet windows: terracotta (frame); Candoglia (column) • military elements (battlements with merlons and crenels): brick, Ghiandone and Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • entrances: Ghiandone and Serizzo (squared block) SIDE (CYLINDRICAL) TOWERS (two towers built on the southern side of the Castello; the western one was built around 1455 and was partially demolished in 1800, then rebuilt in 1904 for about eighteen courses) • cladding: Serizzo Ossola (squared blocks, used also by Beltrami in his partial reconstruction) • coats of arms: Candoglia • brackets: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • military elements (battlements with merlons and crenels): brick SIDE (SQUARED) TOWERS (two towers built on the northern side)

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• cladding (lower part): Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (upper part, with windows): brick • cornerstones: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • brackets: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) PONTICELLA di LUDOVICO IL MORO (a small bridge with a loggia, east side) • cladding: brick • arches: brick • coating (entrance façade): plaster (graffito) • door and window (frame): terracotta • loggia: Boden (monolithic shaft) RIVELLINO di SANTO SPIRITO (a partially demolished rampart, west side) • cladding: brick • portal (jambs and arch): Serizzo Ossola (squared block) *Inner part PIAZZA d’ARMI (a wide rectangular parade ground) • cladding: brick, plaster (graffito) • military elements (battlements with merlons and crenels): brick TORRE di BONA di SAVOIA (a narrow tower standing above Cortile della Ricchetta) • cladding: brick • military elements (battlements with merlons and crenels): brick CORTILE della ROCCHETTA (a colonnaded court encircled by a two-storey building) • coating: plaster • columns of the porch: Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shafts, base), Candoglia (capital); Montorfano (base, shaft – reconstruction), Saltrio (capital), Angera (corbel) CORTILE DUCALE (a rectangular court with a porch in the background) • coating: plaster • cornices and window frames: terracotta PORTICO dell’ELEFANTE (a porch at the end of Cortile ducale) • columns: Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft), Candoglia (capital) • engaged columns: Ghiandone (base); brick (shaft), Angera (capital) • corbels: Angera (carving) • arches: plaster (coating on brick), terracotta (cornice) LOGGIA di GALEAZZO (a loggia standing on the left side of Cortile ducale) • porch (columns): Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft), Candoglia (capital), Angera (corbel) • loggia (columns): Botticino (shaft – reconstruction) Museo del Castello A Museum set in the rooms and halls of Cortile Ducale and Cortile della Rocchetta. Background: the first Museum, called “Museo Archeologico e Artistico”, started in 1900 after the great restorations led by Beltrami. The post-war museum (Museo d’Arte del Castello Sforzesco) is devoted to the arts of Lombardy (painting, sculpture, decorative art, furniture, pottery, textile, musical instrument), and it was mounted in 1956–63. The present-day museum maintains almost the same original mounting; the painting gallery was remounted in 2005. Architect: Studio BBPR

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*Ground floor (Cortile Ducale, sculptures, armoury) Different stones were employed (floors and supports) in order to mark the different historical periods of the museum exhibition. Beola (early Christian and medieval period); Porfido Monumentale (late medieval period, small chapel); trachyte (Renaissance period); Mergozzo (Sala delle Asse) *First floor (Cortile Ducale, furniture, painting, tapestry) Two sedimentary stones were employed for flooring: Bronzetto (furniture section); Nembro Rosato (painting section); Botticino, Calcare nero (black Prealp limestone), Rosa Corallo (tapestry section) *Ground floor (Rocchetta, Biblioteca Trivulziana, Sala del Tesoro) Rosso Verona (slab) *First floor (Rocchetta; musical instruments) Trachyte (slab); Bronzetto is present (in alternating with trachyte) in the section of Strumenti Musicali *Second floor (Rocchetta; Pottery) Trachyte (slab); Bronzetto is present (in alternating with trachyte) in the Majolica section Santa Maria della Consolazione (Santa Maria al Castello) Address: piazza Castello Building description: a single-nave church with a porch Background: built in the late 15th century, transformed in the 16th century, then rebuilt in 1836 with a new façade Architect: G.B. Chiappa (façade) Reference: Fiorio p. 65 PORCH • base: Baveno (squared block) • piers: Viggiù (monolithic shaft, base, capital) • entablature: Viggiù (moulding) FAÇADE *First order • coating: plaster • portals: Viggiù (moulding) *Second order • pilasters, windows, entablature, pediment: Viggiù (moulding) • coating: plaster PIAZZA CASTELLO AND FORO BONAPARTE The area around Castello Sforzesco shows a series of buildings on a semicircular plan. A neo-classical project, by G.A. Antolini (1801), foresaw a full circular construction, about 540 m in diameter, but the project remained unachieved. A new plan, conceived in the 1884 by C. Beruto, was carried out in the last decade of the 19th century: two concentric semicircular series of buildings were erected on the southern side of Castello Sforzesco. The buildings show a uniform appearance (five storeys, windows with pediments), but various suggestions were offered for the façades using different stone materials.

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The inner part of this semi-circle is called piazza Castello: starting from the central part, corresponding to via Beltrami, odd numbers run on the left part (west), even numbers run on the right part (east). The outer part of the semi-circle (Foro Buonaparte) is entitled to Napoleon, the French emperor; the numbering follows the same criterion. The construction began in the last decade of the 19th century and lasted for many years. The name of the architects and the years of construction were not available in some cases. Reference: Politecnico #99 A new paving on via L. Beltrami, made of thick slab of Montorfano granite, was set in 2022; in this area was built a metallic pavilion to house the ticket office of the “Universal Exposition Milano 2015, Feeding the Planet, Energy for life” (1 May–31 October 2015). EVEN NUMBERS OF PIAZZA CASTELLO Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Beltrami 2 (close to Castello 2) Building description: a four-storey apartment building included in a single block (piazza Castello 2,4,6) FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: artificial stone • rusticated columns: artificial stone (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • cornice: artificial stone *Second and third floors • rusticated columns: artificial stone • windows with columns: Verona (shaft) • balconies: Verona (balustrade), cast stone • arches: cast stone • coating: plaster *Fourth floor • pilaster and windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Castello 2 Building description: a four-storey apartment building, part of a block (Castello 4,6; Beltrami 2) FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Verona (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ghiandone (squared block) • doorway with rusticated columns: cast stone (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) *Ground floor (side) • rusticated columns: artificial stone (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • columns: Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft), cast stone (capital)

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• entablature: Verona (moulding) *First floor • pilasters (rustication): artificial stone • windows (frame): cast stone • coating: plaster *Second and third floors • pilasters: artificial stone • windows with columns and arches: artificial stone (fake Verona) • balcony with rusticated columns • cornice: cast stone *Fourth floor • pilasters and windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Castello 4, 6 Building description: a four-storey apartment building part of a single block (Castello 2, Beltrami 2) FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Verona (block) • cladding (rustication): Ghiandone (squared block) • doorway (rusticated) column: artificial stone (base, shaft, capital); Urago (pedestal) • entablature: Verona (moulding) *Ground floor (sides) • rusticated columns and pilasters: artificial stone (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • columns with arches: Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital); cast stone (entablature, arch) • entablature: Verona (moulding) *Other floors • coating (rustication): plaster • balconies with rusticated columns; windows with arches and columns: cast stone • eaves cornice: Beola (slab), cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: Palazzo Bonacossa, piazza Castello – via Sella 4 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a Tuscan style Background: built in 1894 Architect: A. Comini Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #89 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Balma (squared block) • column on the corner: Balma (pedestal), Candoglia (shaft) • cladding (rustication diamond faced): Baveno (squared block) • windows (arch): Baveno (voussoir)

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• cornice: artificial stone *Second and third floors • cladding (rustication): plaster • balconies: Baveno (bracket, platform); artificial stone (baluster) • windows: artificial stone (voussoir), cast stone (column, arch) *Fourth floor • windows, decorated panels, eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Bottelli) Address: piazza Castello 16 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with arched doorway Background: built in 1895–96 Architect: R. Bottelli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #90 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Verona (squared block, pointed finishing) • coating: artificial stone (now painted) • doorway: artificial stone • entablature: Verona (moulding) *First floor • small balconies: Verona (baluster) • columns: cast stone • round decorations: terracotta • entablature: Verona (moulding) *Second and third floors • coating: plaster (graffito) • balconies: cast iron • windows (frame): cast stone • cornice: terracotta *Fourth floor • small balconies: terracotta • round decorations: terracotta • eaves cornice: terracotta Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Castello 18 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with balconies in echelon FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (light rustication): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • windows (frame): Baveno (moulding); Ceppo Iseo (voussoir, slab) • doorway (frame): Baveno (moulding) *Other floors

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Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Gadda – Portaluppi) Address: piazza Castello 20 – via Lanza 5 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with windows and pilasters Background: built in 1894 Architect: O. Portaluppi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #91 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Urago (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • windows with pilasters: cast stone • doorway (lintel): cast stone *Other floors • cladding: brick • corner stones: plaster • balconies, windows with pediment, eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Gadda – Portaluppi) Address: piazza Castello 22, via Lanza 6 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with windows and pediments Background: built in 1888 Architect: O. Portaluppi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #92 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) *Other floors • cladding: brick • cornerstones: plaster • balconies, windows with pediment, eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Castello 24 and piazza Castello 26 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with long balconies FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block), Rosa Garda (slab) • doorway with arch: Ghiandone (moulding) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • windows with columns: cast stone • balconies: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone

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Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Castello 28 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with rusticated cladding FAÇADE *Ground floor • base and cellar windows: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding (rustication): travertine (thick slab) • windows (arches): travertine (voussoir) • doorway with engaged columns and pediment: Ghiandone (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: travertine (slab) • corner stones: travertine (rough block) • windows and balconies: travertine (moulding) • eaves cornice: travertine (moulding) ODD NUMBERS OF PIAZZA CASTELLO Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Castello 1 – piazza Castello 9 and via Ricasoli 2, a façade is present in via Beltrami (no number) Building description: a four-storey block with rusticated façades, the side parts (Castello 1 and Castello 9) are different from the central ones (Castello 3, 5, 7) Background: built in 1888–90 Architect: G. Pirovano Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #83 FAÇADE *Ground floor (central part) • base: Verona (squared block) • cladding: Ghiandone (rusticated block) *Ground floor (side parts) • rusticated columns: Urago (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • columns around shop windows: Urago (pedestal), Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft), cast stone (capital), Ceppo Brembo (entablature, arch) *Doorway (rusticated columns) • pedestal: Urago (coarse grained) • shaft: Urago (fine grained) • capital: Saltrio (moulding) *First floor • rusticated pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (moulding) *Second floor • rusticated pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (frame); Verona (parapet)

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*Third floor • rusticated pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (frame); Verona (parapet) *Fourth floor • windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Pirovano) Address: piazza Castello 3, 5, 7 Building description: a four-storey apartment building included in a block Background: 1889–90 Architect: G. Pirovano Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #83 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Verona (squared block) • cladding: Ghiandone (rusticated block) *Doorway • columns: Urago (pedestal, shaft), Saltrio (capital) • entablature: Verona (moulding) *First floor • rusticated pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (moulding) *Second floor • rusticated pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: Saltrio (frame); Verona (parapet) *Third floor • rusticated pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster *Fourth floor • windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: Casa Dell’Acqua, piazza Castello 27 Building description: a four-storey apartment building Background: built in 1895 Architects: A. Tagliaferri, G.B. Casati, G. Magni Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #85 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, now covered by plaster) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (slab, now painted)

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• doorway: Ceppo Brembo • balconies: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Other floors • corner stones: Ceppo Brembo (block) • cladding: brick • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balconies: Ceppo Brembo (racket, coarse grained); Ceppo del Grembo (fine grained) • eaves cornice: wood Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Tognella) Address: piazza Castello 29, via Gadio Building description: a four-storey apartment building with two different façades: one with loggias (via Gadio), one with narrow windows (piazza Castello) Background: built in 1947–54; a new storey was added in 2011–14 Architect: I. Gardella References: Bottoni #37, Grandi-Pracchi #351; Gramigna-Mazza p. 215; Politecnico #175; Biraghi-Granato #28 FAÇADES (piazza Castello and sides) • cladding: Botticino (polished slab) FAÇADE (via Gadio) • cladding: Botticino (polished slab) • coating (supports of loggias): white and pink plaster EVEN NUMBERS OF FORO BUONAPARTE Edificio per abitazioni Address: Foro Buonaparte 12 Building description: a four-storey apartment building FAÇADE *Ground floor • base with cornices: Ceppo Brembo (squared block), Sandstone (moulding) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) *First and second floors • cladding: brick • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balcony: Ceppo Brembo (bracket), Beola (platform) *Third and fourth floors • coating: plaster Edificio per abitazioni Address: Foro Buonaparte 14 Building description: a four-storey apartment building

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FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Varenna (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • entablature: cast stone • doorway with engaged columns: Baveno (shaft, pediment); Varenna (pedestal, base, capital) *Second, third and fourth floors • cladding: brick • windows and balconies: cast stone • cornerstone, eaves cornice: artificial stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: Foro Buonaparte 46 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with rusticated arches FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Urago (squared block) • cladding with arches (rustication): artificial stone • entablature: artificial stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • balconies: cast stone (brackets); Montorfano (platform) • windows with pediment: cast stone • eaves cornice: artificial stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: Foro Buonaparte 50 Building description: a four-storey apartment building FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Urago (block) • pilasters and arches: artificial stone (fake Ceppo Brembo) • cladding: artificial stone (fake Ceppo Brembo) • entablature: artificial stone *Second, third and fourth floors • cladding: brick • balconies: artificial stone, Baveno (brackets, platform) • windows with pediment: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: Foro Buonaparte 60 Building description: a four-storey apartment building FAÇADE

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*Ground and first floors • base: Baveno (block) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (squared block, sawn surface) • windows: Baveno (moulding) • doorway with arch: Baveno (moulding) *Second, third and fourth floors • cladding: travertine (slab) • windows: cast stone • balconies: cast stone, Baveno (brackets), Beola (platform) • eaves cornice: cast stone ODD NUMBERS OF FORO BUONAPARTE Edificio per uffici Address: Foro Buonaparte 31 Building description: a three-storey corporate headquarters with engaged columns Background: built in 1891–92 to house the “Società Ferrovie del Mediterraneo”; since 1923 the edifice has housed the headquarters of “Edison” (now “Edison spa”) Architects: E. Combi and L. Pozzi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Baveno (lower part), Ceppo Brembo (upper part) • pilasters (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating (ground and first floors): plaster (rustication) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, column, pediment) *Second and third floors • engaged columns and pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (drum), cast stone (capital) • windows with pediment: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • balconies: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • entablature and eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per uffici Address: Foro Buonaparte 61, 63, 65, 67, 69 Building description: a four-storey corporate headquarters Background: built in 1889, now houses “Azienda Trasporti Municipale” Architect: L. Broggi References: Grandi-Pracchi #84 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, #61,63,65,69), artificial stone (#67) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • windows and doorways: cast stone *Second, third and fourth floors

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pilasters: plaster (rustication) coating: plaster balconies: artificial stone, cast stone (bracket) eaves cornice

Edificio per abitazioni Address: Foro Buonaparte 71, via Beltrami Building description: a four-storey apartment building Background: built in 1889–90, house of Teatro Eden for decades Architect: G. Pirovano References: Grandi-Pracchi #82 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: Urago (squared block) • columns (rustication): Urago (squared block) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding); Verona (slab) *Second and third floors • columns (rustication): Urago (block) • windows (columns and pilasters): Verona (block) • balconies: Verona (balustrade) • coating: plaster • entablature: artificial stone *Fourth floor • windows: artificial stone • eaves cornice: artificial stone DANTE (VIA) This street was planned in the late 19th century in order to connect two landmarks of the town: Duomo and Castello Sforzesco. The construction took place around 1890, and each building shows a similar pattern: five stories, piers from the ground to the first floors, balconies with huge brackets, windows with pediments and plenty of decorations. Reference: Politecnico #98 ODD NUMBERS OF VIA DANTE Edificio per abitazioni (Palazzo Broggi) Address: via Dante – via Meravigli 2 Architect: L. Broggi (1885) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #69 FAÇADES (via Dante and via Meravigli) *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pillars and arches: Ceppo Brembo (rustication, squared block) *First floor

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• cladding: Ceppo Brembo (rustication, squared block) • caryatids (sides): Molera (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: Rosso Arzo (slab) • cladding (above windows): Macchiavecchia (slab), Paonazzo (slab) • windows (frame): Molera (moulding) • balcony: Molera (moulding) • side columns: “Nuvolato” (grey veined marble) *Upper floor • cladding: “Nuvolato” (grey veined marble), ceramic (coloured tile), Baveno (bracket) FAÇADE (corner between via Meravigli and via Dante) *Ground and first floors • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (ground): Ceppo Brembo (rustication, squared block) • caryatids: Ceppo Brembo (bottom); Molera (top) *Other floors • balcony: Molera (moulding) • pilasters and columns: “Nuvolato” (grey veined marble, moulding) • windows (frame and sculptures): Molera (moulding) *Upper floor • cladding: “Nuvolato” (grey veined marble), ceramic (coloured tile), Baveno (bracket) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Celesia) Address: via Dante 7 Architect: A. Comini Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #71 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • pillars and arches (ground and first floors): Baveno (squared block) • coating (other floors): plaster • brackets: Baveno (moulding) • windows, balconies: Viggiù (moulding coated by painting) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 9 Architect: C. Formenti (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #73 FAÇADE • base: Verona (moulding) • pillars and arches (ground and first floors): Verona (red variety, moulding) • windows, balconies, brackets and cornerstones: Verona (moulding) • cladding (other floors): Verona (white variety, moulding) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Pirovano – Palazzo Branca) Address: via Dante 13 – via Giulini 2

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Architect: G. Pirovano, 1888–89 Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #75 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • pillars (ground and first floors): Baveno (moulding); Ceppo Brembo (rustication, squared block, coarse grained) • doorway: Baveno (column, monolithic shaft) • windows (first floor, column): nodular limestone (moulding) • cladding (other floors): Ceppo Brembo • panels: nodular limestone (slab) • balconies, windows (other floors), pilasters, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 15 Architect: A. Citterio (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #77 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, coarse grained) • pillars (ground and first floors): plastered masonry • doorway: cast stone • cladding (other floors): plaster (rustication) • balconies, brackets, windows: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 17, via Camperio 14 Architects: A. Tagliaferri, G.B. Casati and G. Magni (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #79 FAÇADE (via Dante) • base: artificial stone • pillars (ground and first floors): artificial stone • panels (ground and first floors): Macchiavecchia (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster • balconies, windows with columns: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Casati e Magni) Address: via Dante 19 – via Camperio 16 Architects: A. Tagliaferri, G.B. Casati and G. Magni (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #81 FAÇADE • pillars (ground and first floors): Ceppo Brembo (rustication; squared block, coarse grained) • cladding (other floors): brick • windows (frame), brackets, balconies, cornices, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine or coarse grained)

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EVEN NUMBERS OF VIA DANTE (EAST SIDE) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Castini) Address: via Dante 4 Architect: L. Franchi (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #68 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • pillars (ground and first floors): Baveno (moulding) • columns (doorway): Baveno (monolithic shaft) • cornices, balconies, windows: Viggiù (moulding) • coating (other floors): plaster Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Cavalli) Address: via Dante 6, via Rovello 1 Architect: A. Comini (1869–70) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #70 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • pillars (ground and first floors): Baveno (squared block, moulding) • coating (other floors): plaster • pilasters, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 8, via San Tomaso Architect: R. Bottelli FAÇADES • base: Urago (squared block) • pillars (side, ground and first floors): Ceppo Brembo (rustication, squared block) • pillars (centre, ground and first floors): cast iron • balconies, windows, eaves cornice: Viggiù (now coated by painting) • coating (other floors): plaster (rustication) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Cicchieri) Address: via Dante, via San Tomaso 10 Architect: A. Ferrari (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #72 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone (pointed finish) • balconies, brackets, windows, cornices, cornerstones, eaves cornice: cast stone • pillars (ground and first floors): artificial stone • coating (other floors): plaster • doorway (columns): artificial stone

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Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Bottelli) Address: via Dante 12 Architect: R. Bottelli (1892) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #74 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pillars (ground and first floors): Ceppo Brembo (rustication, squared block) • cladding (other floors): brick • cornerstone: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • windows, brackets: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained) • balconies (second floor), Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained) • balconies (third floor): cast iron Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 14 Architects: R. Bottelli, O. Portaluppi (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #76 FAÇADE • base: Baveno (squared block) • pillars and arches (ground and first floors): artificial stone (rustication) • twin pillars: cast iron • coating (other floors): plaster • pilasters, balconies, windows, eaves cornice: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 16 Architects: A. Tagliaferri, G.B. Casati, G. Magni (1890) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #78 FAÇADE • base: Urago (squared block) • pillars (ground and first floors): Urago (rustication, squared block) • doorway (sculptures): cast stone • brackets: Urago (moulding) • balcony: Molera (balustrade, moulding) • coating (other floors): plaster • pilasters: Molera (moulding) • windows: Molera (moulding) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Dante 18 Dante, Cairoli-Pozzone 5 Architect: L. Broggi (1889) Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #80 FAÇADE

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base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, coarse grained) pillars (ground and first floors): Ceppo Brembo (rustication; squared block, coarse grained) cladding (other floors): brick balconies, brackets, cornices, windows, eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, fine grained)

GADIO (VIA) Acquario Civico Address: via Gadio 2 Building description: a triapsidal building with a niche on the façade Background: built in 1905–06 for the “Esposizione internazionale” (international exhibition in occasion of the opening of Tunnel of Sempione/Simplon, 1906); partially destroyed by the World War II aerial bombings (1943), then rebuilt to host the Acquario civico (Municipal Aquarium, 1963) Architect: S. Locati (1905) References: Grandi-Pracchi #114; Gramigna-Mazza p. 32 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • cladding: artificial stone, ceramic (painted tile) • windows with piers: artificial stone and cast stone (base, capital) • statues, figures, ornaments: cast stone (mainly fishes and other aquatic animals) GUERRAZZI (VIA) Villa Maltecca Address: via Guerrazzi 8 Building description: a two-storey villa with small balconies Background: built in 1925–26 Architect: E.A. Griffini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 100 FAÇADES • cladding with cellar windows (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab, moulding) • doorway with arch: cast stone • coating (other floors): plaster • windows (other floors): cast stone • brackets: cast stone GHERARDINI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Gherardini 6 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with recessed façade

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Background: built in 1950–51 Architect: V. Latis References: Bottoni #39, Gramigna-Mazza p. 229; Pierini-Isastia p. 233 FAÇADE • coating (ground floor): artificial stone (rough finishing) • coating (other floors): artificial stone (honed finishing) • balconies: concrete (panel on railing) GIANNONE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Giannone 9, piazza Santissima Trinità 6 Building description: an eight-storey building with three huge bow windows Background: built in 1967–70 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 409 FAÇADE • cladding: Alzo (slab) • facing: metal, glass • stairs to the entrance: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • rear front (cladding): ceramic (rectangular tile) GIULIANOVA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Giulianova 1 Building description: a “U-shaped” seven-storey apartment building Background: built in 1950–52 Architect: P. Lingeri References: Bottoni #46, Gramigna-Mazza p. 242 *Ground floor • piers: Finale (slab) • cladding: Finale (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster LEGNANO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Legnano 4, 6, 8 Building description: three seven-storey apartment buildings with high piers Background: built in 1956–57 Architect: G. Gho Reference: Biraghi-Granato #20

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FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: white Sardinia granite (slab on piers) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) Deutsche Schule Mailand (Scuola Germanica di Milano) Address: via Legnano 24, via Tommaso da Cazzaniga 5 Building description: a scholastic edifice with a new addition set perpendicularly to the older one Background: built in 1957, the new building was added in 2006–07 Architect: Broggi & Burckhardt Associati (2006) FAÇADE (first building, via Tommaso da Cazzaniga) • base: Serizzo Ossola and Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (sides): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • piers (cladding): Ceppo Iseo and Serizzo Ossola (slab) • doorway: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • windows: ceramic (small tile, under the sills) FAÇADE (addition 2006, via Legnano) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab), glass • cladding (other floors): concrete (panel, coarse grain size) Casa Verga Address: via Legnano 26 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with figures and reliefs on the third floor Background: built in 1911 Architect: R. Squadrelli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #110 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone *First, second, third floors • coating: plaster • windows with pediment, balconies, reliefs: cast stone *Fourth floor • cladding: brick • windows: plaster Casa Pacchetti Address: via Legnano 28 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a row of balconies on the upper floor Background: built in 1903

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Architect: G. Moretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #109; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 20–21; Politecnico #131 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (medium grained, slab) • cornerstone (rustication): artificial stone • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) *Other floors • coating (rustication on the sides): plaster (graffito) • pilasters (upper floor): artificial stone • balconies with brackets: cast stone LEOPARDI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Leopardi 1, via Carducci Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring a geometric grid around the windows Background: built in 1966–67 as addition to a pre-existing building (early 20th century) Architects: M. Bacigalupo and U. Ratti References: Grandi-Pracchi #456; Gramigna-Mazza p. 390; Pierini-Isastia p. 433 FAÇADE new building (via Carducci) • base: Montorfano (slab) • grid: aluminum (vertical and horizontal elements) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) FAÇADE old building (via Leopardi) • base: Urago (squared block) • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • doorway: Urago (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows and balconies: cast stone and artificial stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Leopardi 15 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with three volumes (one recessed on the centre over the entrance and two projecting on the sides); the upper floors are projecting over the lower ones and a recessed entrance Background: built in 1959–60, completely remodelled in 2018–19 Architects: L. Magistretti and G. Veneziani References: Grandi-Pracchi #407; Gramigna-Mazza p. 337 FAÇADE *Central part • cladding: brick • cladding (pillars on the entrance): white Apuanian marble (slab)

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*Side parts • cladding (lower floors): Alzo (slab) • windows: metal • cladding (two upper floors with balconies and piers): brick, reinforced concrete Former Società Metallurgica Italiana Address: via Leopardi 16,18 Building description: a three-storey corporate headquarters featuring a monumental entrance and windows with pediments Background: built in 1925–27, then transformed in the seat of “Tribunale e Procura della Repubblica per i Minorenni” Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 105 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • cellar windows (frames): Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Brembo (slab) • doorway: Brecciato Acquafilante (monolithic shaft) *First and second floors • cladding (central part): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating (side parts): plaster • balconies: Brecciato Acquafilante (platform), artificial stone (balustrade) • windows (first floor): Ceppo Brembo (outer frame and pediment); Brecciato (inner frame) • windows (second floor): Brecciato (frame) *Third floor • coating: plaster • windows: artificial stone • balconies: Brecciato (platform); metal (rail) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) MASSENA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Massena 18 Building description: a nine-storey apartment building with long rows of balconies Background: built in 1958–63 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 348, Pierini-Isastia p. 361 FAÇADES • coating (west side): plaster • cladding (east side): ceramic (hexagonal tile)

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MELZI D’ERIL (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Melzi d’Eril 6 Building description: a six-storey apartment building marked by two lines of bowwindows Background: built in 1929–30 Architects: A. Alpago Novello, O. Cabiati, G. Terrazza and A. Minali References: Grandi-Pracchi #198; Gramigna-Mazza p. 123 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): travertine (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster PAGANO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (former) Address: via Pagano 2 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with two façades linked by a curved corner Background: built in 1920–21 as a hotel (Pensione all’Arco della Pace) Architect: E. Lancia References: Grandi-Pracchi #169; Gramigna-Mazza p. 78 FAÇADES • coating (ground floor): artificial stone (now painted) • coating (other floors): plaster • columns (ground floor): artificial stone (now painted) • balconies: artificial stone Corpus Domini Address: via Pagano 4 Building description: a double church with an unfinished façade, side by side with a monastery of Carmelite friars Background: built in 1897–10; the monastery of was partially transformed as hospice Architects: I. Marchetti (1897); F. Solmi (1899–1900) References: Fiorio p. 354 FAÇADE (church) • base: Urago (coarse grained, squared block) • base of planned piers: Urago (fine grained, moulding) • cladding: brick (arranged to receive a slab cladding) • portals: Urago (very fine grained, squared block) • staircase: Baveno (moulding) INTERIOR (upper church) • piers: Urago (superimposed drum) INTERIOR (lower church)

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• piers: Urago (superimposed drum) BELL TOWER • corners and cornices: Urago (squared block) • cladding: brick MONASTERY • base: Urago (squared block) • cladding: brick PALEOCAPA (VIA) Casa Sardi Address: via Paleocapa 3 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a loggia in the upper level Background: built in 1897–98 Architect: L. Broggi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #88 FAÇADE *Ground and first floors • base: artificial stone • cladding (rustication): Urago (squared block) • doorway (rustication): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second and third floors • cladding: brick • windows: artificial stone • balconies: artificial stone *Fourth floor • loggia (column): Ghiandone (monolithic shaft), cast stone (base, capital) • eaves cornice: wood Casa Torelli Violler Address: via Paleocapa 4,6 – via Jacini 2 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1894–96 Architect: L. Broggi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #87 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • base: Molera Brianza (squared block) • coating (rustication): plaster • windows: Molera (moulding) • doorways: artificial stone • entablature: artificial stone *Other floors • coating (rustication): plaster • balconies: artificial stone

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Edificio per uffici Address: via Paleocapa 7 Building description: an eight-storey office building with a series of parallel piers and a cylindrical staircase Background: built in 1946–66, renewed in 2013–17 with a bow window in the southern façade Architects: P. Lingeri (1946); Scandurra Studio Architettura (2013) References: Bottoni #36, Biraghi-Granato #27 FAÇADES • piers (cladding): Baveno (slab) • bow window: Baveno (cladding, slab) • cylindrical staircase: Baveno (cladding, curved slab) PESCHIERA (VIA) Sant’Ambrogio ad Nemus Address: via Peschiera Building description: a single-nave church included on different buildings pertaining to religious orders Background: the first church was built in the 4th century in a wooded site (“nemus” means “wood” in Latin) far from the urban walls. Later around the monastery grew a village called “Borgo degli Ortolani” (Village of greengrocers). The monastery and the church were transformed, after 1798, into a hospital. Restoration works (U. Stacchini) took place at the turn of the 19th century, and the new façade of the church was completed in 1908. References: Fiorio p. 108 FAÇADE • baseboard: artificial stone • cladding: artificial stone • decorations: cast stone PUCCINI (VIA) Palazzo dal Verme Address: via Puccini 3 Background: Renaissance noble building, partially pulled down by the World War II aerial bombings of 1943. The reconstruction (1947) maintained the original courtyard with the porch in a new complex of buildings. References: lombardiabeniculturali.it COURT • columns: Saltrio (base, monolithic shaft, capital; moulding)

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• arches: plaster (coating), terracotta (decorative elements) • modern entrance: painted plaster together with Angera (corbel) COURT (via Puccini 1) • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) RANDACCIO (VIA) Casa Ponti Address: via Randaccio 9 Building description: a three-storey villa on a trapezoidal plan with obelisks on the pediment Background: built in 1924–26 Architect: G. Ponti References: Grandi-Pracchi #171; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 94–95; Politecnico #151 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Verde Roja (moulding) • eaves cornice, obelisks: plaster, cast stone REVERE (VIA) Torre al Parco Address: via Revere 2 Building description: a twenty-storey tower for apartments overlooking the public garden (Parco) Background: built in 1953–56 Architects: F. Longoni and V. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #378; Gramigna-Mazza p. 286; Pierini-Isastia p. 297; BiraghiGranato #26 FAÇADES • coating: plaster (coarse grain size) ENTRANCE HALL • floor: Serizzo Ossola (polished slab) • stairs: Serizzo Ossola (polished slab) • veneer: wood ROSMINI (VIA) Santissima Trinità Address: via Rosmini Building description: a prismatic church with six piers, each supporting a portion of the roof Background: built in 1966–68, hundreds of metres west of the church and the monastery of the same title (13th–17th centuries) demolished in 1968. In the original site (now a courtyard, via Giannone 9) still stands the original bell tower (made of brickwork with terracotta decorations).

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Architect: F. Metzger References: Fiorio p. 360, Biraghi-Granato #24 FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • cladding: white Apuanian marble (slab) • staircase and pavement: Serizzo Ossola (slab) INTERIOR • floor: Bardiglio (slab) ROVANI (VIA) Villa Borletti Address: via Rovani 2, via XX settembre Building description: a two-storey urban villa with a porch on the entrance and a new addition on the south-western side Background: built in the late 19th century, the addition was built in 1935–36 Architect: I. Gardella (1935) References: Grandi-Pracchi #238, Gramigna-Mazza p. 169, Pierini-Isastia p. 209 FAÇADES *Ground floor • coating (rustication): plaster • windows, pilasters: cast stone • porch (entrance): Verona (moulding); plaster (rusticated piers) FAÇADE (addition on via XX Settembre) • main wall: glass • side walls: small pebbles on reinforced concrete SAN GIOVANNI SUL MURO (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via San Giovanni sul Muro 9, via Porlezza 12 Building description: a five-storey building (via San Giovanni sul Muro) with a reticulate façade connected on the rear with a three-storey building with curvilinear façade (via Porlezza) Background: built in 1970–73 and totally renewed in 2019–22 Architects: I. Gamberini (1970); One Works (2019) Reference: Muratore #140 FAÇADE (via San Giovanni sul Muro) *Ground floor • piers (cladding): concrete (prismatic panel) *Other floors • cladding: concrete (prismatic panel) FAÇADE (via Porlezza) • structure (column): metal • facing: glass (continuous sheet)

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SEMPIONE (CORSO) Former Gruppo Rionale Fascista E. Crespi Address: corso Sempione 25 Building description: a three-storey building with regular rows of windows and a tall tower on the rear Background: built in 1938–39 as a local branch of the Fascist Party, then transformed into a local branch of Guardia di Finanza (Caserma XXXV Aprile). Architects: G. Angelini, G. Calderara and T. Varisco References: Grandi-Pracchi #254; Gramigna-Mazza p. 191; Politecnico #173 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • cladding (other floors): Lasa (slab) TOWER • cladding: Beola (slab) Palazzo della RAI – Radio Televisione Italiana Address: corso Sempione 29 Building description: a group of three edifices with different purposes; the main building features a huge porch and high openings on the façade. Background: built in 1929 to house the national broadcaster (former EIAR), then transformed many times Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and E. Soncini Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES (main building) • cladding (ground and first floors): Alzo (slab) • doorways: Gneiss (moulding) • cladding (other floors): ceramic (tesserae for mosaic) PORCH (entrance) • piers (cladding): Gneiss (slab) • cladding (inner wall): Gneiss (slab) • floor: Gneiss (slab) ANNEXE (corso Sempione) • cladding (ground and first floors): Alzo (slab) • facing (other floors): glass and metal ANNEXE (via Riva di Villasanta) • cladding: artificial stone (concrete) Arco della Pace Address: piazzale Sempione Building description: a monumental arch with three fornices, eight columns, rich ornaments and sculpted reliefs, accompanied by two small lodges (Casini) with columns and apse Background: the construction started in the period of Napoleon Bonaparte (1807) when Milan was the capital of the Regno d’Italia; after a long interruption, the construction was set out in 1826 and completed in 1838, together with two lodges. The inauguration

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took place for the coronation of Franz I (10 September 1838) as sovereign of the Regno Lombardo-Veneto, with a dedication to the peace in the world. Architect: L. Cagnola References: Politecnico #95; lombardiabeniculturali.it ELEVATION • pedestal: Candoglia-Ornavasso, Olgiasca-Musso (slab) • columns: Crevola (base, monolithic shaft, lintel, capital), Candoglia-Ornavasso (pedestal), white Apuanian marble (reliefs on the front of each pedestal) • engaged columns: Candoglia-Ornavasso (superimposed drum) • entablature: Musso (lintel, cornice), white Apuanian marble (frieze) • attic (cladding): Crevola (slab) • eaves cornice: Crevola and Ornavasso (moulding) • cladding (sides): Candoglia-Ornavasso, Olgiasca-Musso (slab) • cladding (intrados of arches): Candoglia-Ornavasso, Olgiasca-Musso (slab) • high reliefs, spandrels, statues: white Apuanian marble LODGES (CASINI) *Front • base: Baveno (squared block) • staircase (with cubic pieces on the sites): Baveno (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Baveno (ashlar) • columns and engaged columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • pediment: Baveno (moulding) *Sides • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Baveno (ashlar) • windows: Baveno (voussoir) • engaged columns: Baveno (four monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • pediment: Baveno (moulding) *Apses • base: Baveno (squared block) • cladding (rustication): Saltrio (ashlar) • eaves cornice: Saltrio (moulding) TAMBURINI (VIA) Villa Falck Address: via Tamburini 1 Building description: a two-storey villa with regular rows of windows and a loggia on the side Background: built in 1938 Architect: M. Fiocchi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 186 FAÇADES

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base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) doorway: white Apuanian marble (moulding) loggia (columns, cladding): Ceppo Iseo (monolithic shaft; slab)

TELESIO (VIA) Villa Monzino Address: via Telesio 8 Building description: a one-storey urban villa with rusticated façade Background: built in 1954–57 Architect: M. Fiocchi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #207 FAÇADE • coating (rustication): plaster • doorway: Verde Roja (moulding) • railing (base): Verde Roja (slab) XX SETTEMBRE (VIA) Urban Villa Address: via XX settembre 5 Building description: an urban villa with squared volumes Background: built in 1960–64 Architect: M. Zanuso References: Grandi-Pracchi #409, Gramigna-Mazza p. 362 FAÇADES • cladding: trachyte (thick slab)

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North-west sector

The northern part of Milan’s area was historically more densely populated in comparison with the southern one, so it is necessary to separate the buildings of the north-western and north-eastern parts. Note: the “quartiere Liberty”, spanning from via XX Settembre to corso Sempione and featuring dozens of buildings famous for their highly decorated façades (early 20th century), is described in Volume 2, Chapter 22. ABBA (VIA) San Nicola in Dergano Address: via Abba 45 Building description: a church featuring a high tripartite façade with a rose window Background: built in 1939–41, the façade remained unaccomplished Architect: D. Zanotta Reference: Santi p. 56/105 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (central part): brick (set to receive a cladding made of stone slabs) • cladding (side parts): brick • cornerstones: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • entablature: Serizzo Ossola, Ceppo Iseo (slab) SIDE • base: Serizzo Ossola (square block) • pilasters: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cornice: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Iseo (slab) ACCURSIO (PIAZZALE) Former Service Station Address: piazzale Accursio, viale Certosa 86 Building description: a triangular one-storey building, located at the intersection of two streets and featuring two curvilinear cornices DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-14

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Background: built in 1951–53, then transformed as a lounge café (2017) Architects: M. Bacciocchi (1951), M. de Lucchi (2017) Reference: Biraghi-Granato #104 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) Poliambulatorio Accursio Address: piazzale Accursio 7 Building description: a complex of three two-storey office buildings connected to one another Background: built in 1960–63 as a facility of public health Architects: A. Magnaghi and M. Terzaghi Reference: Muratore p. 152, Lombardia #90 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (squared tile) Portello A former industrial area (Alfa Romeo motorcars) divided by via Serra into two main areas connected by a metallic bridge and featuring apartments, offices, department stores and gardens Reference: Andreola #47 *Apartment buildings Address: via Traiano, via Magistretti, via Brunelli, largo Zanuso Building description: several apartment buildings with different numbers of storeys Background: built in 2004–08 Architect: CZA/Cino Zucchi Architetti Reference: Andreola #48, Biraghi-Granato #103 Towers (three edifices, via Brunelli 4) • cladding: Pietra dorata (slab), metal • balconies: glass Apartment buildings (three edifices, via Traiano 51–53) • piers (cladding): Trani (slab) • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) Apartment buildings (two edifices, largo Zanuso 1–2) • piers (cladding): Trani (slab) • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) *FINPER Address: via Traiano 57 Building description: a polygonal building with the original façade of the former canteen of Alfa Romeo Background: built in 2003–08 Architect: CZA/Cino Zucchi Architetti References: Biraghi-Granato #103 FAÇADE • base: Verona (rough surface, face bedding) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Verona (moulding)

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SIDE FAÇADES • cladding: Cardoso (small rectangular slab) *Parco Vittoria Address: via Traiano 33–35 Building description: several apartment buildings set in a garden (six of eleven storeys, two of six storeys) featuring rectangular profiles on the top Background: built in 2005–11 Architect: G. Canali References: Andreola #47 • structure: reinforced concrete, metal • coating: plaster • entrance floor: Ardesia and Trani (slab) *Office buildings Address: via Aldo Rossi 8, via Gardella 2 Building description: three edifices with inclined roof on a wide square (piazza Valle) Background: built in 2005–11 Architect: G. Valle/Studio Valle Architetti Associati FAÇADES • facing: metal and glass *Department stores Address: piazzale Accursio Building description: five one-storey buildings under a wide shelter with thin supports Background: built in 2002–05 Architect: G. Valle/Studio Valle Architetti Associati Reference: Andreola #49 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • shelter and supports: metal *Piazza Gino Valle • paving: grey sandstone (rectangular slab), Prun (rectangular whitish slabs set as intersecting strands to imitate a net) AFFORI (VIALE) Villa Litta Modignani Address: viale Affori, via Taccioli Building description: a two-storey suburban villa with a colonnaded entrance and two cubic wings Background: built in 1687 Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (street, north) *Central part • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco (frame), Baveno (sill) • balcony and brackets: Baveno (moulding)

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• columns (ground floor): Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base, capital) • side pilasters (ground floor): plaster (shaft), Boden (base, capital) *Wings • coating: plaster • doorway (left wing): Baveno (jamb, moulding) FAÇADE (garden, south) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco (frame), Baveno (sill) • balcony and brackets: Baveno (moulding) • columns: Baveno (four monolithic shaft), Boden (base, capital) • side pilasters: plaster (shaft), Boden (base, capital) SIRENEI Address: via Comasina (Affori) Building description: a monumental access to villa Litta-Modignani (from the north) Background: built in the mid-18th century • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • masonry: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, squared block) • obelisks: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, squared block) • vases, sphinx: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) ALBANI (VIA) Sant’Anna Matrona Address: via Albani 56 Building description: a church featuring a simple façade with some vertical fissures Background: built in 1959 Architect: A Cassi Ramelli Reference: Santi p. 56/108 FAÇADE • base: trachyte (slab) • cladding: brick ALCUINO (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni per impiegati Address: via Alcuino, via Colleoni, via Gattamelata Building description: thirteen seven-storey apartment buildings for employees, on a triangular block Background: built in 1945–51 Architects: L. Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E. Peressutti and E.N. Rogers References: Grandi-Pracchi #304; Gramigna-Mazza p. 231 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • base: travertine, ceramic (according to different renovation works) • coating: plaster • main entrances (via Alcuino): Arabescato orobico (slab for paving)

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APPENNINI (VIA DEGLI) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via degli Appennini 94–96, via Gallarate 427 Building description: four separate buildings, each featuring a lower part (three storeys) and a higher one (eight storeys) Background: built in 2005–09 as part of a project of social housing Architect: MAB Arquitectura Reference: Andreola #121 FAÇADES • base: serpentinite (small slab) • coating: plaster ARIMONDI (VIA) Tennis Club Milano “Alberto Bonacossa” Address: via Arimondi 15 Building description: a one-storey building with semicircular volumes on both sides Background: built in 1920–29 Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #170; Gramigna-Mazza p. 110 FAÇADE (club house) • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster • architectural elements: plaster ARONA (VIA) Velodromo “Giuseppe Vigorelli – Antonio Maspes” Address: via Arona Building description: an arena for bicycle racing featuring a monumental façade Background: built in 1935, partially rebuilt after the World War II aerial bombings (1943) and after an unusual snowfall (1985) Architect: U. Fini GRANDSTAND FAÇADE • base: Beola (thick slab) • coating: plaster • main staircase: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) ARSIA (VIA) Sant’Agnese Vergine in Vialba Address: via Arsia 3, via Cittadini Building description: a church with four piers before the entrance Background: built in 1955

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Architects: A. Edallo and A. Vincenti Reference: Santi p. 57/197 FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • cladding (lower part): brick • coating (upper part): plaster SIDES • piers: reinforced concrete SIDE PORCH • columns: reinforced concrete BOVISASCA (VIA) San Filippo Neri Address: via Bovisasca 154 Building description: a polyhedral church with recessed entrance Background: built in 1962. Architects: M. Terzaghi and A. Magnaghi Reference: Santi p. 55/100 FAÇADE • cladding: ceramic (small rectangular tile) • pavement: ceramic (small rectangular tile) SIDES • cladding: ceramic (wide rectangular tile) BRAMANTE (VIA) Former Officina elettrica (ADI Design Museum) Address: via Bramante 42 Building description: a series of long halls with trussed roofs Background: built in 1930 as “Società Anonima Omnibus”; transformed as an electric plant (Edison) and then converted into ADI Design Museum (May 2021) Architects: Migliore + Servetto Architects and I. Lupi (2021) FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • framework: brick • coating: plaster • arches: cast stone CAMBI (VIA) Former Credito Italiano (Unicredit) Address: via Cambi 1 Building description: a complex of different edifices with glassy surfaces

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Background: built in 1988 Architects: P. Crescini and I. Gardella Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 489 FAÇADES • cladding: white granite • facing: glass CATONE (VIA) Santi Giovanni Battista e Paolo Address: via Catone 10 Building description: a church featuring a series of prismatic volumes Background: built in 1964–68 Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini References: Grandi-Pracchi #452; Gramigna-Mazza p. 395; Fiorio p. 351; Santi p. 57/114; Biraghi-Granato #95 FAÇADES • cladding: brick • lintels: reinforced concrete CHIESA DAMIANO (PIAZZA) Sant’Ildefonso Address: piazza Damiano Chiesa Building description: a centrally planned church on a polygonal area Background: built in 1954–56 Architect: C. De Carli References: Grandi-Pracchi #387; Gramigna-Mazza p. 283; Fiori p. 361; Santi p. 56/107; Biraghi-Granato #102 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: litoceramica INTERIOR • columns around the main altar: reinforced concrete • main altar (stairs): Serizzo Ossola CILEA (VIA) Complesso residenziale Monte Amiata Address: via Cilea 34 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building featuring three wings on a starshaped plan Background: built in 1967–74 Architects: C. Aymonino, A. De Rossi, S. Messaré

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References: Grandi-Pracchi #483; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 436–37, Politecnico #185; BiraghiGranato #109 FAÇADES • coating: plaster Unità residenziale (Complesso Monte Amiata) Address: via Falck 37 Building description: a very long three-storey apartment building featuring rows of squared openings, part of “Complesso Monte Amiata” Background: built in 1969–74 Architect: A. Rossi References: Grandi-Pracchi #484; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 438–39; Politecnico #185; BiraghiGranato #110 FAÇADES • coating: plaster CIMITERO MAGGIORE (PIAZZALE DEL) Cimitero Maggiore Address: piazzale del Cimitero Maggiore Building description: a wide cemetery featuring a semi-circular entrance with porch and central tower Background: built in 1895 in order to improve the municipal graveyard system Architects: E. Brotti and L. Mazzocchi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #43 ENTRANCE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: Ceppo Brembo (block) • porch (columns): Ceppo Brembo (monolithic shafts) • decorative elements: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • cornices: Molera (moulding) CIMITERO MONUMENTALE (PIAZZALE DEL) Cimitero Monumentale Address: piazzale Cimitero Monumentale Building description: a series of symmetric buildings with a dome in the centre. The dome (called “Famedio”) preserves the graves of illustrious people. Porches and loggias (called “Gallerie”) connect the different buildings with tall chapels (called “Edicole”) on the crossing. The entire complex is located at the end of a long avenue coming from Porta Volta, out of the urban walls. The cemetery was planned to substitute different local cemeteries spread around the town. The area is 600 m long and embraces thousands of private graves with multiform architectures, sculptures and decorations; in the centre is located the “Ossario” and at the end is located the “Tempio Crematorio”. Burial area for Jewish and non-Catholic are located east and west of the entrance.

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Background: construction spanned decades beginning in 1863; the cemetery was opened to burials in 1866. Ossario was finished in 1873, Crematorio in 1876, Famedio in 1887. The cemetery suffered from the World War II aerial bombings (1943), and the last Edicola was rebuilt in 1970. Architect: C. Maciachini References: Grandi-Pracchi #7; Politecnico #105 FAMEDIO (Temple of Fame) • cladding: Verona white (thick slab), Simona (thick slab) • pilasters: Baveno (squared block) • portals: Balma (monolithic shaft), Angera (base, capital) • pillars: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Simona (base), Viggiù (capital) • rainpipe: Oira (perforated cylinder) GALLERIE – EDICOLE (arcades, aedicules) • cladding: Verona white, Simona, Botticino (thick slab) • piers: Montorfano (monolithic shaft, squared block), Simona (base), Viggiù (capital) • arches: Simona, Verona (voussoir) • columns: Balma (monolithic shaft), Angera (base, capital) • rails: Botticino, Verona, Viggiù (thick slab, moulding) OSSARIO (ossuary) • base: Simona • cladding (main façade): Botticino (thick slabs) • columns (main façade): Balma (monolithic shaft), Simona (base), Botticino (capital) • arches (façades): Botticino and Simona (voussoir) • cladding (side façades): brick • cladding (tower at corners): brick and Botticino (slab) • cladding (dome): brick and Botticino (slab) • spires: Botticino (moulding) • staircases: Saltrio (base, handrail); Botticino (rail) • crypt (columns): Oira (base), Balma, (monolithic shaft), Saltrio (capital) TEMPIO CREMATORIO (crematorium) • coating: plaster • columns: Vicenza (pedestal, base, shaft, capital) • entablature: Vicenza • pediment: Vicenza • floor: Bardiglio (slab) ISRAELITI, Edicola funEraria centrale (Jewish, central aedicula) • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • masonry: Ceppo Brembo (squared block), brick • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Simona (base), Viggiù (capital) • arches: Simona, Viggiù (voussoir) • eaves cornice: Viggiù (moulding) COLLEONI (VIA) Edificio per albergo (NH Collection hotel) Address: via Colleoni 14

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Building description: a hotel building featuring two edifices (a church and a prismatic volume) Background: a former church (Cristo Re) built in 1926–27; transformed as a hotel with the addition of a prismatic tower featuring narrow windows (2016–22) Architects: Palombi (1926); Quattroassociati (2016) CHURCH FAÇADE (now completely coated by white paint) *First order • base and pilasters: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) • cladding: brick • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) *Second order • pilasters and arch: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab, moulding) • pediment (now removed): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) TOWER • cladding: concrete (white panel) COLONNA (VIA) Santa Teresa di Gesù Bambino al Sempione Address: via Colonna 30 Building description: a three-nave church featuring a tripartite façade Background: built in 1929 Architect: S. Farioli Reference: Santi p. 57/113 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • masonry: brick • entablature: Musso (slab) • arches: Verona (voussoir) *Porch (central) • columns: Ghiandone (pedestal), Musso (base), Ghiandone (monolithic shaft), Musso (capital) • main portal: Musso (base); Candoglia and Verona (monolithic shaft); Musso (capital); Ghiandone (frame) *Porch (sides) • columns: Ghiandone (pedestal), Musso (base), Verona (monolithic shaft), Musso (capital) • side portals: Candoglia (arch), Ghiandone (frame) COMASINA (VIA) Quartiere IACP “Comasina” Address: via Comasina, via Litta Modignani A self-sufficient quarter planned and built by Istituto Autonomo Case Popolari (architects I. Diotallevi, M. Pedrini, C. Rossetti, 1954–63) including a series of apartment buildings

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of different sizes and shapes, made of reinforced concrete with brick, artificial stone and plaster. The quarter includes two churches: San Bernardo and Sacro Cuore. Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #335 San Bernardo alla Comasina Address: piazza Gasparri 11 Building description: a rounded church with a cone-shaped spire Background: built in 1957 Architect: A. Sirtori Reference: Santi p. 54/99 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • entrance: ceramic (decorated tile) • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) Sacro Cuore di Gesù Address: via Santuario del Sacro Cuore 4 Building description: a church featuring a recessed façade with a niche Background: built in 1953–55 Architect: P. Costermanelli Reference: Santi p. 54/98 FAÇADE • cladding: Chiampo (slab) • portal: Arabescato Corchia (moulding) • niche: Arabescato Corchia (moulding) • frieze (top): ceramic (coloured element) • statue (Christ): concrete DE ROBERTO (VIA) Santa Lucia Address: via De Roberto 20, via Trilussa Building description: a church featuring a roof stretching over the façade and supported by two “Y-shaped” piers Background: built in 1961 Architect: R. Radici Reference: Santi p. 56/110 FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick APSE • cladding: brick, air-brick SIDE (via De Lorenzo) • cladding: brick

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DIOCLEZIANO (PIAZZA) Centrale dell’Acqua (former Centrale Cenisio) Address: piazza Diocleziano 5, via Cenisio, via Losanna Building description: a one-storey building with wide openings Background: built in 1906 as water supply plant; disused since 1988, then converted as cultural centre (2018) Architect: F. Minorini Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (coated with white painting, 2019) • piers: in alternating artificial stone and bricks • windows (sill): cast stone DURANDO (VIA) Politecnico Bovisa Planned in the late 20th century to improve the facilities of engineering studies in front of the increase of the number of students *Campus Durando Address: via Durando 10–18 Building description: a long one-storey façade featuring a central part with two storeys Background: built in 1894 as industrial unit of cableway (Ceretti & Tanfani), transformed in 1990–94 to house rectory and offices of Politecnico di Milano (Faculty of Design) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE central part • base: artificial stone • cladding (ground and second floors): artificial stone • windows: cast stone • cladding (first floor): brick FAÇADE side parts • base: artificial stone • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • windows: cast stone • cladding (first floor): brick NOTE Other buildings were added (since 1994) beyond Ceretti & Tanfani building and along via Durando. Edificio N (halls and laboratories) and LAST (LAboratorio Sicurezza Trasporti) show metallic panels on the façades; Edificio Pk (offices) shows a coating of painted plaster. Along via Schiaffino: Edificio B1 (plaster coating), Edificio B2 (metallic grid and glass sheets), Edificio B3 (concrete panels), Palazzo Campari (reinforced concrete pilotis on the ground floor and green or blue glass sheets).

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Along via Durando (civic #39): Bovisa Tech, four buildings with pilotis on the entrances and a cladding of glass sheets (red, blue, grey, etc.). *Campus Lambruschini – La Masa Address: via Lambruschini, via La Masa Building description: a series of buildings both renovated or reconstructed Background: an industrial area of the first decades of the 20th century (mechanical and chemical factories), transformed in 1997 to house a branch of the Politecnico (Faculty of Engineering). Architect: L. Chiara BUILDINGS Along via La Masa: BL12 (new): metallic structures and glass; BL22 (new): glass and metallic grid; BL23 (new): plaster and metallic piers Along via Lambruschini: BL19 (renovated): Beola (cladding ground floor), brick (cladding, other floors); BL25 (new): ceramic and corrugated iron; BL26 (new): ceramic and corrugated iron; BL27 (new): plaster; BL28 (new): plaster and metallic grid ESPINASSE (VIALE) Santa Marcellina e San Giuseppe alla Certosa Address: viale Espinasse 85 Building description: a crossed church featuring a front hidden by a gigantic panel with reliefs Background: built in 1956–58 Architects: M. Tedeschi; C. Ramous (sculptor) Reference: Santi p. 56/110 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • front: glass and wood • front panel: moulded concrete GABETTI (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Gabetti, 15, via Cenni Building description: four nine-storey apartment buildings connected by a two-storey building Background: built in 2011–13 Architect: Rossi Prodi Associati References: Andreini #76; Biraghi-Granato #115 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • panels: wood

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GAREGNANO (VIA) Certosa di Garegnano Address: via Garegnano 28 Building description: a Carthusian monastery including a single-nave church, a court with exedrae and two cloisters Background: the monastery was built in 1349; a new façade of the church was built (1562– 1606) together with the court before the church and two cloisters (the bigger one was demolished in 1885). The monastery was abolished in 1783, then the buildings were restored many times (1930, 1982). Architects: V. Seregni and G. Alessi (16th century), A. Annoni (1930) References: Politecnico #37; Fiorio p. 133 OUTER SIDE • coating: plaster • door (pilasters): plaster (shaft), Ceppo Brembo (capital) • door (pediment): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) ATRIUM • coating: plaster • piers with pilasters: plaster (shaft); Ceppo Brembo (base), Angera (capital) • entablature: plaster, terracotta • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo • door to court (pilasters, arch): plaster; Ceppo Brembo (base), Angera (capital) • door to court (pediment): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • paving: river pebble (black and white) COURT WITH EXEDRAE • coating: plaster • pilasters: plaster (shaft); Ceppo Brembo (base), Angera (capital) • entablature: stucco, plaster, terracotta • eaves cornice: Ceppo Brembo • paving: river pebbles (black and white) CHURCH FAÇADE *First order • base and pedestals: Ceppo Brembo • pilasters: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Boden (base); Angera (capital) • coating: plaster • porch (stairs): Baveno (slab) • porch (columns): Baveno (monolithic shaft); Boden (base); Angera (capital) • portal (frame, pilasters): Baveno (squared block, shaft); Boden (base); Angera (capital) • portal (pediment): Boden (lintel); Candoglia (relief); Boden (frame of relief) • windows and niches with pediment: Boden (moulding) • decorative elements: Candoglia (carving) • statues: Candoglia (carving) • entablature with broken pediment: Boden (lintel), plaster (frieze), terracotta (lower cornice), Boden (upper cornice) *Second order • cornice: Baveno (squared block)

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• pedestals: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters: Baveno (monolithic shaft); Boden (base); Angera (capital) • coating: plaster • window (Serlian motif): Boden (frame); Candoglia (column) • niches: Boden (moulding); Candoglia (statues) • entablature: Boden (lintel), plaster (frieze), Ceppo Brembo (cornice) • obelisks: Baveno (monolithic shaft) *Third order • cornices around panels: Baveno (squared block) • panels (reliefs): Angera (carving) • coating: plaster • side candelabra: Baveno (pedestal); Ceppo Brembo (upper part) • pediment: Boden (moulded element); Angera (spiral element) • statues: Candoglia (carving); Baveno (pedestal) DOME • coating: plaster • cornices: Terracotta • candelabra: Ceppo Brembo (pedestal and upper part) • lantern: Boden (column shaft, entablature) BELL TOWER • pedestal with balustrade: Angera (moulding) • pilasters: plaster (shaft); stucco (base, capital) • coating: plaster • entablature: plaster SMALL CLOISTER (south of court with exedrae) • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Boden (base, capital) • entrance and opposite (arches): Ceppo Brembo (pier shaft); Baveno (pedestal); Boden (base, capital); stucco (arch and pediment) • coating: plaster BIG CLOISTER (beyond the apse, only the western wall survives, and it is visible from the Motorway A8 to Varese) • coating: plaster GATTAMELATA (VIA) MiCo – Milano Convention Centre Address: via Gattamelata 5 Building description: a long building featuring a façade horizontally divided into two parts Background: built in 1957–61 as “Padiglione dell’Agricoltura” (a hall of agriculture within the Milan Trade Fair), then converted as “MiCo Milano Congressi” (2000). Architects: I. Gardella (1957); M. Bellini and P.L. Nicolin (2000) References: Grandi-Pracchi #416; Gramigna-Mazza p. 335 FAÇADES • base: Vicenza (slab) • facing (lower part): glass • cladding (upper part): ceramic (tile); Vicenza (cornice)

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MiCo Annexe Address: viale Scarampo, viale Belisario Building description: a mix of structures with a circular building on the side and a wavy metallic roof (called “Cometa”) Background: built in 1989–97 as an addition to the Milan Trade Fair, then converted in 2000 into “MiCo Milano Congressi” Architects: M. Bellini and P.L. Nicolin • cladding (lower part): artificial stone (panel, fake conglomerate) • cladding (upper part): artificial stone (panel) INDUNO (VIA) Asilo nido comunale Address: via Fratelli Induno 6 Building description: a one-storey scholastic building with three recessed parts on the façade Background: built in 1984–85; a renovation (2015) removed the screen of glass-block installed before the façade Architects. E. Malara, G. Drago and G. Bancher. Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 472 FAÇADE • cladding: metal (panel on reinforced concrete walls) • piers: metal JACOPINO DA TRADATE (VIA) Former Gruppo Rionale “Mario Asso” Address: via Jacopino da Tradate, via Michelino da Besozzo Building description: a squared tower between two perpendicular wings Background: built in 1938 as a territorial branch of the PNF (Italian Fascist Party), then converted to “Commissariato della Polizia di Stato” Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (via Jacopino da Tradate) • base: Viggiù (slab, split face) • cladding (ground and first floors): brick • coating (second floor): plaster FAÇADE (via Michelino da Besozzo) • base: Viggiù (slab, split face) • cladding (ground and first floors): brick • windows (circular frame): travertine (curved slab) TOWER • cladding: marly limestone (slab, split face) Quartieri IACP Different quarters of Case Popolari (social housing) were built in the north-western part of Milan by Istituto Autonomo Case Popolari (IACP)

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*Varesina Address: via Jacopino da Tradate 7–13, via Airaghi, via Varesina, via Chiari Building description: a series of eight five-storey apartment buildings set in a perfect parallelism Background: built in 1945–50 Architects: I. Diotallevi, F. Marescotti, M. Pedrini References: Grandi-Pracchi #308; Gramigna-Mazza p. 230 FAÇADES • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab), rough plaster • coating: plaster *Mangiagalli II Address: via Jacopino da Tradate, via Ajraghi, via De Predis, via Bramantino Building description: a series of five-storey apartment buildings set in parallel rows Background: built in 1946–50 Architects: C. Ceccucci, F. Marescotti, P. Carbonara, V. Gandolfi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #309; Politecnico #177 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (fake Ceppo Iseo) • coating: plaster *Addition to Mangiagalli II Address: via Ajraghi 3 Building description: two five-storey apartment buildings included in the Mangiagalli II quarter, but showing huge staircases on a façade Background: built in 1950–52 Architects: F. Albini and I. Gardella Reference: Biraghi-Granato #105 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) or artificial stone • cladding: brick • coating: plaster *Pompeo Castelli Address: via Airaghi, via De Predis, piazza Castelli, via Mac Mahon 117–19 Building description: a series of four-storey apartment buildings Background: built in 1946–52 Architects: E. Cerutti and A. Putelli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #310 FAÇADES • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating: plaster LAMPUGNANO (VIA) Quartiere Gallaratese Address: via Lampugnano, viale De Gasperi, via Quarenghi, via Cechov Building description: a huge quarter planned by several architects and featuring apartment buildings and department stores arranged in different groups in a wide area with gardens and trees

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Background: built since 1959 around a long road going towards the city centre Architect: G. Reggio et alii Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #345 The buildings were made of reinforced concrete structures together with brick claddings or plaster coatings; the use of stones was very scarce (base, doorway, window sill, etc.) Churches of “Quartiere Gallaratese” Several churches were scattered in the whole quarter. Sant’Ambrogio ad Urbem – San Romano Address: via Falck 2, via Borsa Building description: a fortress-like church with thick walls before the façade and a concave metallic roof Background: built in 1997–99 Architect: G.G. D’Ardia Reference: Santi p. 56/107 FAÇADE • cladding: concrete (small block) • portal: reinforced concrete • roof: metal, glass Maria Regina Pacis Address: via Kant 8, via Quarenghi Building description: a church featuring a pointed façade with stained-glass windows Background: built in 1966 Architect: G. Polvara Reference: Santi p. 96 FAÇADE • porch (columns): reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • loggia on the rear (columns): reinforced concrete Santi Martiri Anauniensi Address: via Betti 62 Building description: an elliptical church featuring a central cone Background: built in 1968 Architect: G. Marchegiani Reference: Santi p. 57/114 FAÇADE • coating: plaster San Leonardo da Porto Maurizio Address: via Borsa 50 Building description: a church featuring a concave façade broken off by a tower Background: built in 1988 Architect: P. Favole Reference: Santi p. 55/103 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster • tower: reinforced concrete

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Sant’Ilario di Poitiers Address: via Cechov 25 Building description: a prismatic church with a high porch Background: built in 1989 Architect: G. Maffezzoli Reference: Santi p. 56/109 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • portico (columns): reinforced concrete San Romano alla Torrazza Address: via Consolini 3 Building description: a church with a small porch Background: built in 1940–41 Architect: M. Marelli Reference: Santi p. 56/106 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • portico (piers): brick • portal: Serizzo Ossola (slab) Edificio per abitazioni unifamiliari Address: via Lampugnano 144 Building description: a series of two-storey houses (one family) placed side by side Background: built in 1969–72 Architect: G. Rizzi References: Grandi-Pracchi #481; Gramigna-Mazza p. 432 FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • facing: concrete (panel) LOMAZZO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Lomazzo 52 Building description: a complex of three apartment buildings (sixteen, six and three storeys) around a triangular garden (Greenway) Background: built in 2008–11 Architects: A. Citterio, P. Viel and Partners; A. Giorgi and Partners Reference: Andreini #37 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): glass (sheet) • cladding (other floors): Ceppo Iseo (slab) Santa Maria di Lourdes Address: via Lomazzo Building description: a three-nave church with dome and bell tower

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Background: built in 1900–02 Architect: A. Campanini References: Santi p. 57/112 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick • coating: plaster • portal: brick (jambs); Ceppo Brembo (lintel and base) SIDE • base: Ceppo de Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick • clerestory (cladding): brick • clerestory (columns): Ceppo Brembo (base, capital); plaster (shaft) INTERIOR • floor: Rosso Levanto and Rosso Verona (slab) • columns (starting from the altar): Montorfano, Baveno, Sirone, Ghiandone, Sirone, Balma (shaft), Rosso Verona (base and capital) • altar staircase: Botticino (moulding) • balustrade: Rosso Verona, Botticino (moulding) • baptistery: Rosso Verona (cladding, slab) LONGARONE (VIA) Resurrezione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo Address: via Longarone 5 Building description: a curvilinear church with a spiral structure on the roof Background: built in 1964–69 Architect: B. Villa Reference: Santi p. 54/97 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • cladding (rear): brick MAC MAHON (VIA) San Gaetano Address: via Mac Mahon 92 Building description: a three-nave church with huge porch supported by four piers Background: built in 1957–60 Architect: G. Martinenghi Reference: Santi p. 55/101 FAÇADE *Porch • base: travertine (slab) • central piers: travertine (slab)

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• side piers: brick • pediment: travertine (moulding) *Façade • cladding: brick • portals: travertine (moulding) Gesù, Maria e Giuseppe Address: via Mac Mahon 113 Building description: a three-nave church with a quadrilateral porch and a tall bell tower Background: built in 1953–54 Architect: E. Villa Reference: Santi p. 54/94 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating: plaster • portals: Ceppo Iseo (moulding); Serizzo (stairs) *Porch • base: Ceppo Iseo • piers: plaster (coating) • floor: Beola *Bell tower • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating: plaster MESSINA (VIA) Procaccini Center Address: via Messina 38 Building description: four ten-storey buildings on a rhombic plan connected by bridges Background: built in 1989–94 as corporate headquarters Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza pp. 502–03 FAÇADES • cladding (sides): white Apuanian marble (slab) • facing (centre): glass (sheet) PASSAGES • cladding: white Apuanian marble (slab) MONTE CENERI (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Monte Ceneri 58 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with long rows of balconies Background: built in 1960–62

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Architects: U. Pierini and L. Ferrari Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 357 FAÇADE *Ground floor • structure: reinforced concrete (piers with pointed finish) • base (entrance): Ghiandone (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster MONTE GENEROSO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Monte Generoso 4 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with long balconies and a bow window Background: built in 1962–67 Architect: G. Gho FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • cladding: trachyte (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster NIEVO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Nievo 9 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring triangular bow widows and a curvilinear corner Background: built in 1925 Architect: E.A. Griffini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 97 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: artificial stone • cladding: artificial stone • doorway: artificial and cast stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • decorative elements: cast stone Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Ippolito Nievo 10 Building description: a nine-storey prismatic apartment building with irregular order of windows

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Background: built in 1964–65 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Andreola #42 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (brown, rectangular tile) Address: via Ippolito Nievo 28/1 Building description: a nine-storey prismatic apartment building with rows of different sized windows Background: built in 1955–57 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: References: Andreola #42, Biraghi-Granato #97 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (blue, rectangular tile) ORSINI FELICE (VIA) Villa Scheibler Address: via Felice Orsini 21 Building description: a U-shaped noble villa with a wide park Background: built in the 15th century as a hunting lodge; a new wing was added in the 17th century; the villa was acquired by the Municipality of Milano in 1926 and restored in 1960. References: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • coating: plaster • doorway (jambs): Baveno (moulding) • porch (garden front): Baveno (monolithic shaft) CHURCH • coating: plaster • doorway (jambs, lintel): Baveno (moulding) PASOLINI (VIA) – CASCINA MERLATA Uptown Milano Address: via Pasolini, via Daimler, via Jona A new development (since 2009) of a rural area including a former farmhouse (Cascina Merlata) and featuring several groups of apartment buildings, of different sizes and shapes, set around a garden and built by different groups of architects (i.e. Studio B22; Cino Zucchi Architects). Reference: Biraghi-Granato #107–#108 The buildings show a reinforced concrete structure together with plaster coating. Stones are present in some façade cladding. *Apartments via Pasolini 7, 9, 11; via Daimler 8: Aurisina (slab)

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*Apartments via Pasolini 18: Aggloceppo (slab) *Apartments via Pasolini 19, 21, 23: plaster *Apartments via Pasolini 64–76: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *Cascina Merlata Building description: a two-storey farmhouse with two new wings set perpendicularly Background: built in the 17th century; restored for the EXPO 2015 *Central part • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • piers and arches (south façade): plaster • coating: plaster *Wings • cladding: Corten (panel) PERINI (VIA) Pentecoste a Quarto Oggiaro Address: via Perini Building description: a church featuring a squared façade with a huge cross on the left side Background: built in 2014–17 Architects: B. Podrecca and M. Castelletti Reference: Santi p. 54/96 FAÇADE • cladding (left side): concrete (panel) • coating (right side): plaster • portal: metal PLANA (VIA) Sacro Cuore di Gesù alla Cagnola Address: via Plana 4 Building description: a three-nave church shaped as a basilica Background: built around 1886, completely transformed with a new façade in 1937–39 Architect: A. Perrocchetti References: Fiorio p. 356 FAÇADE • cladding: travertine (slab) • portals: travertine (moulding) • pediment: travertine (moulding) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster • decorative elements: stucco

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PORRO E. (VIA) Cascina Boscaiola Address: via E. Porro 14 Building description: a series of different buildings arranged around a square court Background: built since the 14th century as a country house, then transformed many times Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (north side) • masonry: brick (partially painted) • coating: painted plaster (remains) • windows: terracotta RICOTTI (VIA) Santa Maria del Buonconsiglio alla Bovisa Address: via Ricotti 10 Building description: a neo-Gothic church featuring a tripartite façade with narrow windows Background: built in 1911–12 Architect: S.M. Chiappetta Reference: Santi p. 57/111 FAÇADE • staircase: Serizzo Ossola, Ghiandone (squared block) • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • pilasters: Rosso Verona (base), Sarnico (lower part, squared block), brick (upper part) • cladding: brick • portals: Rosso Verona (moulding), mosaic ROSSI PELLEGRINO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Rossi Pellegrino 52 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with lines of recessed windows Background: built in 1926 Architect: G. Zanini References: Grandi-Pracchi #181; Gramigna-Mazza p. 102 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: Travertino (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster

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SALMOIRAGHI (VIA) QT8 (Quartiere VIII Triennale) The quarter was planned in connection to the eighth edition of the “La Triennale” (architecture exhibition), held in 1947 (QT8 means “Quartiere Triennale 8”) and the constructions continued for decades. The quarter features a series of buildings of different sizes and uses (apartment buildings, villas, public buildings, etc.). Structures are made of reinforced concrete with a cladding of brick and a coating of plaster. Address: via Salmoiraghi, via Moretti, etc. Architects: P. Bottoni, E. Cerutti, V. Gandolfi, M. Morini, M. Pucci and A. Puntelli for the plan and different architects for single buildings References: Grandi-Pracchi #307; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 208–09; Politecnico #174; Andreola #46; Biraghi-Granato #111 *Santa Maria Nascente Address: piazza Santa Maria Nascente Building description: a circular church surrounded by a porch Background: built in 1954–55 Architect: L. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #356; Gramigna-Mazza p. 269; Santi p. 57/113 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • porch: reinforced concrete (piers), brick (cladding) • coating: plaster • portals (frame): Serizzo Ossola (slab) *Former Ufficio tecnico Address: via Terzaghi 30 Building description: a rotunda joined with a long edifice Background: built in 1949–59 as office, now it houses Scuola “Martin Luther King” Architect: A. Arrighetti FAÇADES • coating: plaster on reinforced concrete *Frmer Casa della Madre e del Fanciullo Address: via Goya 36 Building description: a one-storey building with two wings Background: built in 1956–57 as “House of Mother and Child”, now it houses a nursery school Architects: F. Mello and A. Scarzella Mazzocchi FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab) • coating: plaster on reinforced concrete • openings (frame): Serizzo Ossola (slab)

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*Ostello della Gioventù Address: via Salmoiraghi 10, via Calliano Building description: a three-storey building with balconies hidden by a grid of brick Background: built in 1960–61 as a youth hostel Architect: M. Righini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 338 FAÇADES • coating (central part): plaster (fake diorite) • cladding (sides): brick (set as a grid) *Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Cimabue 4 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a star-shaped plan Background: built in 1962 Architect: V. Montaldo Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 345 FAÇADES • piers: reinforced concrete • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: litoceramica Address: via Cimabue 20 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a star-shaped plan Background: built in 1962 Architect: V. Ceretti Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 345 FAÇADES • piers: reinforced concrete • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: litoceramica Address: via Pergine 10 Building description: an eleven-storey apartment building with three volumes cut off by cylindrical staircases Background: built in 1963–66 Architects: I. Malaguzzi Valeri and E. Sgrelli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #421 FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): reinforced concrete • cladding (ground floor): ceramic (squared tile) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • staircases, balconies: reinforced concrete Address: via Pogatschnig 40 Building description: an eleven-storey apartment building with two prismatic staircases

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Background: built in 1950–51 Architects: P. Lingeri and L. Zuccoli Reference: Bottoni #62 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • balconies: ceramic (tile) Padiglione per mostre e riunioni Address: via Pogatschnig 34 Building description: a cylindrical edifice Background: built in 1951 to house exhibition and meetings Architect: G. Pagano Reference: Bottoni #61 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster • paving: Beola (slab) SALVIONI (VIA) San Giuseppe della Pace Address: via Salvioni 10 Building description: a church with angular façade and a porch Background: built in 1972–75 Architect: A. Ronconi or A. Romani References: Fiori p. 357; Santi p. 55/103 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (tile with moulded surface) • porch: reinforced concrete (piers) • side tower: reinforced concrete NOTE: the former church of San Giuseppe is still standing nearby (via Pier della Francesca 47a), showing a brick-work façade together with portal and windows made of cast stone. The church was built in 1927 (F. Talamona) on the basis of the church of San Zaccaria (Venice, M. Codussi, late 15th century); it was disused in 1972 and transformed as a coffee bar in 2001. SANTA GIUSTINA (PIAZZA) Santa Giustina in Affori Address: piazza Santa Giustina (Affori) Building description: a three-nave church featuring a two-orders façade with four pilasters Background: built in 1857–59, the façade was rebuilt in 1959 Architect: G. Muraglia

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References: Fiorio p. 353 FAÇADE *First order • base: Baveno (slab) • pilasters: masonry with plaster (shaft), Chiampo (base, capital) • coating: plaster • portals: Chiampo (moulding) *Second order • coating: plaster • pediment: plaster (coating) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster SCIALOIA (VIA) Annunciazione Address: via Scialoja 4 Building description: a church featuring a high gable Background: built in 1960 Architects: C. Bianchi and E. Paccagnini Reference: Santi p. 53/93 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding (sides): brick • cladding (upper part): air brick • portal: plaster • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) SEMPIONE (CORSO) Casa Rustici Address: corso Sempione 36, via Procaccini, via Mussi Building description: two seven-storey apartment buildings set side by side and connected by balconies on each floor, a prismatic volume stands on the northern side (via Mussi) Background: built in 1933–36 Architects: P. Lingeri and G. Terragni References: Bottoni #40, Grandi-Pracchi #222; Gramigna-Mazza p. 153; Politecnico #169 FAÇADE (corso Sempione) *Ground floor • cladding: Lasa (slab) • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster • cornices: Lasa (slab) FAÇADE (via Procaccini)

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*Ground floor • cladding: Lasa (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster FAÇADE (via Mussi) • cladding: Lasa (slab) Casa INA Assicurazioni Address: corso Sempione 33 Building description: a nineteen-storey apartment building with four lines of balconies Background: built in 1953–58 as part of a never-built series of edifices Architect: P. Bottoni References: Grandi-Pracchi #389; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 292–93; Biraghi-Granato #96 FAÇADE • base: Beola (polygonal slab) • piers (ground floor): artificial stone • paving (atrium): white Apuanian marble (small slab with irregular shape) • cladding: ceramic (mosaic of tesserae) • balconies: concrete (panel) Edificio per abitazioni Address: corso Sempione 38, via Mussi Building description: two eight-storey apartment buildings set perpendicularly Background: built in 1952–54 Architects: G., P. and A. Monti Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 264 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding: stone (slab, the surface is covered by a painted layer) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (tile) *Side façade cladding: brick Edificio per uffici Address: corso Sempione 66 Building description: a seven-storey corporate building featuring a regular grid of windows and a narrow porch Background: built in 1946–47 Architects: E. and E. Soncini Reference: Bottoni #41 FAÇADE *Ground floor • piers (porch): metal (panel) • cladding: serpentine (small rectangular tile) • floor: Anzola (slab)

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*Other floors • structure: reinforced concrete, ceramic (tile) • cladding (left side): glass block SENIGALLIA (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Senigallia Building description: a group of three-storey apartment buildings set around a rhombic courtyard; outside façades are flat, inside façades feature squared bow windows Background: built in 2005–12 Architects: R. Dorigati, OdA Associati Reference: Andreola #139 OUTSIDE FAÇADES • coating (ground floor): plaster on reinforced concrete • cladding (other floors): metal (panel) INSIDE FAÇADES • coating: plaster SPORT (PIAZZALE DELLO) Ippodromo del Galoppo (San Siro) Address: piazzale dello Sport 16 Building description: a race course for flat races with three stands Background: built in 1922–24 Architect: P. Vietti Violi References: lombardiabeniculturali.it STANDS • cladding: artificial stone • decorations: cast stone STILICONE (VIA) Galleria Lia Rumma Address: via Stilicone 19 Building description: a white building featuring two prismatic volumes Background: built in 2010 as a contemporary art gallery Architect: CLS Architetti FAÇADE • cladding: cemento bianco TX Millennium (Italcementi – white concrete) Villa Simonetta Address: via Stilicone 36 Building description: a suburban villa with two wings on the garden side, including a court and a pool; the façade on the street shows a projecting porch with two loggias

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Background: built in the late 15th century, enlarged in 1547 as a villa in a wide garden; the complex was partially destroyed during the World War II aerial bombings (1943), then it was rebuilt and restored (1959–69). Since 1972 the villa has housed the “Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado”. Architect: D. Giunti (1546) References: Politecnico #60 FAÇADE on the street with PORCH AND LOGGIAS (south) • coating: plaster *Porch • piers and arches: Ceppo Brembo (moulding, voussoir) • engaged columns: Ceppo Brembo (pedestal, base, drum shaft, capital) • entablature: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) *Lower loggia (restored) • columns: Botticino (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • balustrade: Candoglia (small piers, original); different stones (baluster) • entablature: reinforced concrete *Upper loggia (restored) • columns: Candoglia (monolithic shaft), Candoglia (capital) • balustrade: Candoglia (small piers); different stones (baluster) • entablature: reinforced concrete FAÇADE on the garden and WINGS (north) • coating: plaster • doorway: Angera (moulding) • central window: Angera (moulding) • loggias on the wings (columns): Viggiù (base, monolithic shaft, capital) FAÇADE (east) • coating: plaster • porch (columns, before 1547): Viggiù (base, monolithic shaft, capital) TEODORICO (VIALE) Fiera Milano City Address: viale Teodorico – viale Scarampo Building description: a long rectangular edifice with some cylindrical staircases and a big pediment on the northern side Background: built in 1989–97 as addition to the Milan Trade Fair. Since 2005, this is the sole part of the Trade Fair that has remained in the city centre after the demolition of the original site and the construction of a new site at Rho (M. Fuksas, 2000–13). Architect: M. Bellini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza pp. 518–19 FAÇADES • cladding (lower part): artificial stone (fake conglomerate, panel) • cladding (upper part): artificial stone (panel) • staircases: reinforced concrete and glass • big pediment: metal (beam)

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TRE TORRI (PIAZZA) City life A complex of corporate headquarters (Tre Torri – Three Towers), apartment buildings, shopping centre and gardens built on the site of the former Fiera Campionaria di Milano (Milan Trade Fair, 1923–94). A central public square (piazza Tre Torri), on two levels, connects each building and the garden. Only three buildings of the former Fiera Campionaria are still standing: Fondazione (two former Palazzine Orafi) and Palazzo delle Scintille (former Palazzo dello Sport). References: Andreola #36 Piazza Tre Torri *Upper level • paving: Beola and Aurisina (slab), Luserna and Apricena (cube) • railing, seats, staircases, etc.: Aurisina (slab, moulding) *Lower level • paving: Aurisina and granite (slab) Shopping centre Address: piazza Tre Torri Building description: a wide commercial building at the bottom of three skyscrapers Background: built in 2010–15 Architect: Z. Hadid • cladding: metal, glass Assicurazioni Generali Address: piazza Tre Torri Building description: a skyscraper with helical shape Background: built in 2014–17 as a corporate headquarters Architect: Z. Hadid Reference: Andreola #40 FAÇADES • cladding: metal, glass Allianz Address: piazza Tre Torri Building description: a skyscraper featuring eight superimposed sectors and four long struts Background: built in 2009–13 as a corporate headquarters Architect: A. Isozaki References: Andreola #39; Biraghi-Granato #99 FAÇADES • cladding: metal, glass • strut: steel

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PwC Address: piazza Tre Torri Building description: a skyscraper with a curvilinear profile Background: built in 2015–21 as a corporate headquarters Architect: D. Libeskind • cladding: metal, glass Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Senofonte 2–4 Building description: seven multi-storey apartment buildings with white façades Background: built in 2009–13 Architect: Z. Hadid References: Andreola #37; Biraghi-Granato #98 • cladding: concrete, metal, wood Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Spinola 8 Building description: five plus three multi-storey apartment buildings with angular shapes Background: built in 2010–13 (2020–23) Architect: D. Libeskind Reference: Andreola #38 • cladding: ceramic (wide tile) • balconies: ceramic (cladding, wide tile) Palazzo delle Scintille Address: piazza VI Febbraio Building description: an elliptical hall covered by a high dome Background: built in 1925 and used for sports events, once included in the precinct of the former Fiera Campionaria di Milano Architect: P. Vietti Violi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster Fondazione Fiera di Milano (Direzione) Address: largo Domodossola 1 Building description: two opposite curvilinear buildings with columns, pediments and wide windows Background: built in 1923 as “Palazzine degli Orafi” (Palace of goldsmiths); now they house the Fondazione Fiera Architect: P. Vietti Violi Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it

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FAÇADES • coating: plaster • columns, arches: artificial stone VILLAPIZZONE (VIA) San Martino in Villapizzone Address: via Villapizzone 10 Building description: a church featuring a tripartite façade with a mosaic in the centre Background: built in 1967–69 Architect: A. Pica References: Santi p. 55/104 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • pilasters and pediment: stucco • portal: stucco (columns, pediment) ZOAGLI ADELE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Adele Zoagli 1, via Drago Building description: an eight-storey apartment building featuring a huge column in a corner Background: built in 1985–91 Architects: A. Rossi, G. Braghieri, G. Ciocca, G. Da Pozzo and M. Scheurer References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 496; Andreola #129; Biraghi-Granato #106 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • column: plaster • base (niche behind the column): concrete (rectangular panel) BARANZATE A municipality (circa 11,000 inhabitants) on the northern outskirts of Milan, once part of the municipality of Bollate. CONCILIAZIONE (VIA) Nostra Signora della Misericordia Address: via Conciliazione 22 (Baranzate) Building description: a box-like church on a high staircase Background: built in 1956–58 Architects: B. Morassutti, A. Mangiarotti and A. Favini References: Grandi-Pracchi #394; Santi p. 49/66; Andreola #128; Biraghi-Granato #150 FAÇADE

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• structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: glass, metal • entrance: Baveno (lintel) • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) SIDES • base: concrete (coarse grained) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: glass

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The northern-eastern part of Milan’s area, on the road north (Switzerland and Germany), was primarily dedicated to manufacturing (steel, rubber, etc.) together with other municipalities (Sesto San Giovanni, Monza). ABBADESSE (VIA) Santi Carlo e Vitale alle Abbadesse Address: via Abbadesse Building description: a small oratory with a bell tower Background: built in 1722 in a rural village, located out of the city walls until the late 19th century Reference: Fiorio p. 110 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • portal: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulded and carved element) • cladding (side): brick ALSERIO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Alserio 10 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building featuring a series of stringcourses all around the balconies Background: built in 2018–21 Architect: Asti Associati Reference: Biraghi-Granato #94 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • stringcourses: metal

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AMPÈRE (VIA) San Luca Evangelista Address: via Ampère 75, via Jommelli 4 Building description: a church featuring a wide façade sheltered by the roof Background: built in 1958–60 Architect: G. Ponti Reference: Santi p. 55/104 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: ceramic (pyramidal tile) • cladding (vertical bands on the sides): glass block • staircase: serpentinite (slab) • cladding (wall of the nearby building): glass (squared tile) SIDE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: ceramic (green rectangular tile) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Ampère 97–101 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with two side-projecting wings Background: built in 1934–35 Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #234; Gramigna-Mazza p. 156 FAÇADE *Ground floor • cladding (cellar windows): Beola (slab of different size) *First floor • window (frames): Verona (slab) • cornices: Verona (slab) • cornerstones (central part): Verona (slab) • coating: plaster ANELLI G. (PIAZZA) Santa Maria Assunta in Turro Address: piazza Anelli, via Fonseca Pimentel Building description: a church with a two-orders façade and an addition concerning the presbytery Background: built in 1895 (naves) and 1951–53 (presbytery) Architects: Parrocchetti (1895); O. Cabiati (1951) Reference: Santi p. 57/111 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo • coating: plaster • portal: cast stone

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SIDE • cladding: pebble and rock fragments PRESBYTERY • cladding: brick • cornices: Botticino (moulding) INTERIOR • columns (nave): stucco • columns (presbytery): Boden (slab) APORTI (VIA) Memoriale della Shoah Address: piazza Safra 1, via Aporti Building description: a museum to honour the deportation of Hebrew peoples to the Nazi concentration camps in northern Europe Background: carried out in 2008–18 Architect: Morpurgo de Curtis Architetti Associati References: Biraghi-Granato #76 FAÇADE • porch (columns): artificial stone ASIAGO (VIA) Santa Teresa di Gesù Bambino a Gorla Primo Address: via Asiago, via Aristotele Building description: a church with emphasis on some architectural elements Background: built in 1927–29 Architect: G. Pedrazzini Reference: Santi p. 57/113 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • pilasters, arches: brick • portals: plaster • windows (frame): brick ASMARA (VIA) San Paolo Apostolo Address: via Asmara 2, piazza Caserta Building description: a neo-Romanesque church featuring a porch and long windows on the upper part Background: built in 1920 Architect: P. Palumbo Reference: Santi p. 56/105 FAÇADE

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• cladding: brick • windows (columns): Montorfano (monolithic shaft) PORCH • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Montorfano (pedestal, base, capital) • arches: brick • staircase: Montorfano SIDE • base: Montorfano (squared block) • pilasters: Montorfano (monolithic element) • portal with columns: Montorfano (monolithic element), brick AULENTI (PIAZZA) Porta Nuova (ex-Ferrovie Varesine) A development of a wide area remained unspoiled after the removal of the Varesine Railway Station to Porta Garibaldi Railway Station (1964). The master plan was made by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, Boeri Studio and Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects, and it involved dozens of other architects to build several buildings (apartments, villas, corporate headquarters) together with a public garden (Biblioteca degli Alberi). The plan includes a raised round space with fountains (piazza Aulenti). Reference: Andreola #65 Torri UNICREDIT Address: piazza Aulenti 3 (Torre A), piazza Aulenti 1 (Torre B), via Fratelli Castiglioni 10 (Torre C) Building description: a complex of three curvilinear buildings (Torre A, thirty-one storeys with a spire about 80 m tall; Torre B, twenty-one storeys; Torre C, eleven storeys) Background: built in 2008–14 as the seat of UNICREDIT Bank Architects: Pelli, Clarke, Pelli Architects References: Andreola #66; Biraghi-Granato #87 FAÇADES (Torre A and Torre B) • cladding (ground floor): Kashmir white (slab) • facing: glass (sheet) with metallic frame • cladding (side): serpentinite (slab) FAÇADE (Torre C) • cladding (ground floor): Kashmir white (slab) • cladding (entrance): Arabescato Apuanian Alps (slab) • cladding (side): serpentinite (slab) • facing: glass COIMA headquarters Building description: a corporate headquarters featuring two façades covered by a series of vertical wood beams Background: built in 2018–22 as a corporate headquarters

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Architect: MCA Mario Cucinella Architects FAÇADE • facing: glass Edificio polifunzionle Address: via Fratelli Castiglioni 8, piazza Aulenti Building description: a curvilinear showroom building with a flat roof Background: built in 2010–13 Architect: PiuArch Reference: Andreola #67; Biraghi-Granato #88 FAÇADES • coating: plaster Torre UNIPOL SAI Address: via Fratelli Castiglioni Building description: a reed-shaped corporate headquarters featuring a metallic grid Background: built in 2018–22 Architect: MCA Mario Cucinella Architects FAÇADE • facing: glass (sheet) • rhombic grid: metal (hollow tube) Torri per abitazioni *Torre Solaria Address: viale Liberazione 15 Building description: a thirty-four-storey apartment building with projecting balconies Background: built in 2010–13 Architect: Bernardo Fort-Brescia FAÇADES cladding: metal (panel) *Torre Aria Address: via Vespucci 12 Building description: a seventeen-storey apartment building with projecting balconies Background: built in 2010–14 Architects: B. Fort-Brescia and L. Spear FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (tile) *Torre Solea Address: via Joe Colombo 16 Building description: a fifteen-storey apartment building with projecting balconies Background: built in 2007–13 Architect: Caputo Partnership FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Nero Zimbabwe (slab) • cladding (other floors): synthetic material

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Ville Urbane Address: via Joe Colombo 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Building description: a series of urban villas featuring cubic volumes Background: built in 2010–15 Architect: M2P Architetti Associati FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (tile) Edificio per uffici (Torre Diamante) Address: piazza Bo Bardi 3 Building description: a thirty-storey polyhedral corporate tower (BNP Paribas) Background: built in 2010–16 Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox (L. Polisano and P. Caputo). FAÇADES • facing: glass (sheet), metal (frame) Edificio per uffici Address: viale Liberazione 9 Building description: two eight-storey corporate buildings Background: built in 2010–15 Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox (L. Polisano and P. Caputo) FAÇADES • facing: glass (sheet), metal (frame) BAIAMONTI (PIAZZALE) Casa delle Facce (Ca’ di Facc) Address: piazzale Baiamonti 3–5 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a series of portraits of illustrious artists in the middle of the façade Background: built in 1878, another floor was added later Architect: unknown Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #19 FAÇADE • base: plaster • coating: plaster • portraits: terracotta • cladding (ground floor, late addition): Arabescato Orobico (slab) BASSI PAOLO (VIA) Quartiere “Alla Fontana” Address: via P. Bassi 22 Building description: a large building with narrow angular bow windows and balconies on the corners

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Background: built in 1927–30 as apartments for social housing Architects: E.A. Griffini and G. Manfredi References: Grandi-Pracchi #163; Gramigna-Mazza p. 120 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • windows (sill): Beola (slab) • doorways: Beola (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster BASSINI (VIA) former Casa Albergo Address: via Bassini 36, 38 Building description: two parallel five-storey buildings featuring two opposite façades with rows of windows and two other façades with a narrow vertical cut Background: built in 1947–50 as a house-hotel, then converted into a dormitory for students (Casa dello Studente) Architect: L. Moretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #315; Gramigna-Mazza p. 225 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (other floors): white Apuanian marble (small rectangular slab) CONNECTING BUILDING with entrance hall • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) Santo Spirito Address: via Bassini 50 Building description: a church based on a polygonal plan Background: built in 1962–64 Architects: L. Fratino, V. Gandolfi and A. Vincenti Reference: Santi p. 57/115 FAÇADES • base: Alzo (slab) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • doorway: reinforced concrete BERRA (VIA) Santa Maria Assunta (Santa Maria Rossa) Address: via Berra 11, Crescenzago Building description: a three-nave church with a neo-Romanesque façade Background: built in the 13th century, restored to the present-day aspect in the early 20th century Reference: Fiorio p. 198 FAÇADE

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masonry: brick with ceramic basins pilasters: brick, Ceppo Brembo (base and capital of the brick columns standing over the pilasters) • portal: Ghiandone (jambs, squared block); Ceppo Brembo (inner shafts) • portals (side): Ghiandone (jamb, moulding) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster BIUMI (VIA) San Basilio Magno Address: via Biumi, via Magistretti Building description: a polygonal church with two symmetrical entrances Background: built in 1967–68 Architect: A. Del Corno Reference: Santi p. 54/98 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • masonry: brick • portals: reinforced concrete • staircases: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • column with cross: Baveno (monolithic shaft) BOSCOVICH (VIA) Casa Felisari Address: via Boscovich 32 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a bow window on the corner and loggias on the top Background: built in 1910–13 Architect: G.U. Arata References: Grandi-Pracchi #139; Gramigna-Mazza p. 63 FAÇADE • cladding (ground and first floors): Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (other floors): brick • cladding (bow window): artificial stone and cast stone • windows and balconies: cast stone (lintel), brick • loggia: cast stone (balcony, column), brick (piers) BRIANZA (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Brianza 23 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building featuring a “T” plan

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Background: built in 1960–67 Architect: G. Gho FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • piers (cladding): Serizzo Ossola (slab) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (tile) CAGLIERO (VIA) Sant’Angela Merici Address: via Cagliero 26 Building description: a church featuring a big cross in the façade and an irregular roof Background: built in 1958–60 Architect: M. Bacciocchi Reference: Santi p. 56/107 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • cross: painted concrete • portal: ceramic CA’ GRANDA (VIALE) Case-Torri “Quartiere Ca’ Granda” Address: viale Ca’ Granda, via Gatti, via De Angelis, via De Gasperis Building description: a group of six sixteen-storey towers Background: built in 1972–77 for IACP Architects: L. Caramella and E. Sacchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #487; Gramigna-Mazza p. 447 FAÇADES • base: Porfido Trentino • cladding: concrete (panel, coarse grained) • entrance: plaster over reinforced concrete piers CALABRIA DON GIOVANNI (VIA) San Gerolamo Emiliani Address: via don Calabria 36 Building description: a wide church with an octagonal plan Background: built in 1963–64 Architects: C. De Carli and A. Carminati References: Grandi-Pracchi #406; Santi p. 55/101 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete

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cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile, vertical disposition); glass block (upper parts) windows: coloured glass staircase: Porfido Trentino (slab)

CAMBINI (VIA) San Giovanni Crisostomo Address: via Cambini 10 Building description: an elliptical church surrounded by a porch Background: built in 1965–66 Architects: G.P. Bettoni and G. Calcagni Reference: Santi p. 55/102 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • porch (piers): reinforced concrete CARBONARI (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Carbonari 2 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building standing like a tower Background: built in 1960–63 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni References: Grandi-Pracchi #410; Gramigna-Mazza p. 341; Biraghi-Granato #78 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) CARNIA (VIA) San Leone Magno Papa Address: via Carnia 14 Building description: a simple church with a long porch Background: built in 1963 Architect: M. Morini Reference: Santi p. 55/104 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • porch: reinforced concrete CELENTANO (VIA) San Giuseppe dei Morenti Address: via Celentano 14, via don Orione Building description: a huge church with a semicircular apse and a porch

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Background: built in 1939–41 Architect: U. Del Corno Reference: Santi p. 55/103 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • portal: veined Apuanian marble APSE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick PORCH • piers: Granofiro (squared block) CERESIO (VIA) Former EDISON building Address: via Ceresio 9 Building description: a five-storey prismatic building with long rows of windows Background: built in 1937–40 as a technical office of the electric firm EDISON (then ENEL); transformed in 2010 as the headquarters of a fashion firm (DSquared2) Architect: Ufficio Tecnico Edison FAÇADES • base: Mergozzo (squared block, now hidden by a coat of paint) • cladding (first floor): trachyte (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica A square (piazza Compasso d’Oro), on the rear, was opened in 2020, including the “Mazar” building, with a façade featuring steel beams and cladding made of synthetic material printed with the pattern of a conglomerate (Ceppo Iseo). Gruppo Rionale Fascista “Benito Mussolini” Address: via Ceresio 12 Building description: a rectangular façade with vertical decoration on the right, regular windows and a tower on the left Background: built in 1938, now it houses “Agenzia delle Dogane e Monopoli” Architect: M. Bacciocchi FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab, quarry face) • cladding: litoceramica • windows (frame): Verona (slab) • cornice: Beola (thick slab) • doorway: Verona (slab) COLA MONTANO (VIA) Casa Comolli Rustici Address: via Pepe 32, via Cola Montano 1

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Building description: an apartment building with two edifices; the tall one (six storeys, via Pepe) shows a line of balconies in the centre; the small one (three storeys, via Montano) includes long rows of balconies Background: built in 1934–37 Architects: P. Lingeri and G. Terragni References: Grandi-Pracchi #226; Gramigna-Mazza p. 159; Politecnico #168 FAÇADE via Pepe • base: Lasa (polished slab) • coating: plaster • doorway: Lasa (polished slab) FAÇADE via Cola Montano • base: Lasa (polished slab) • coating: plaster • doorway: Lasa (polished slab) CONFALONIERI (VIA) Casa della Memoria Address: via Confalonieri 14 Building description: a prismatic edifice without windows Background: built in 2013–15 to house a museum about the fight against fascism Architect: Baukuh Reference: Biraghi-Granato #85 FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab) • upper cornice: Beola (triangular slab) • cladding: brick (multi-coloured bricks set to recreate portraits of important people) COPERNICO (VIA) Sant’Agostino (Salesiani) Address: via Copernico Building description: a neo-Romanesque church with nave and aisles connected with two symmetrical wings of the monastery Background: built in 1894–1920 Architect: C. Arpesani References: Grandi-Pracchi #53; Politecnico #102 FAÇADE • fence (piers): brick; Ghiandone, Baveno (squared block) *First order • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • masonry: brick • arches and oculi: brick and Botticino (squared block) • pilasters: Serizzo, Ghiandone, Baveno, Montorfano, Tonalite, Ceppo Brembo, Botticino (squared block)

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portals: Ghiandone, Botticino and Viggiù (outer jambs); Viggiù (pilaster with decoration), Verona white (column), Sarnico (capital); Viggiù (inner jambs and lintel); Viggiù and Verona white (lunette with moulding) *Second order • masonry: brick • blank galleries: Montorfano (monolithic shaft) *Pediment (two series of blank galleries) • columns: Montorfano (monolithic shaft, capital) • arches: brick, Serizzo Ossola and Botticino (squared block) APSE • masonry: brick, Botticino (squared block) • blank galleries: Botticino (monolithic shaft, capital) CONVENT • Address: via Copernico 11 – via Tonale • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick • portal (jambs): Baveno, Montorfano, Serizzo (squared block) • cornerstone: Ceppo, Baveno, Ghiandone, Serizzo, marble (squared block) • windows: Ceppo Brembo (sill) • windows (first floor): artificial stone (column) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) CONVENT – NEW BUILDING (theatre, via Melchiorre Gioia 48–50) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cellar windows: white Apuanian marble (sill) • cladding (piers): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick Istituto San Vincenzo Address: via Copernico 1, 3 Building description: a two-storey scholastic building with ceramic decorations Background: built in 1900–01 Architect: A. Campanili References: Grandi-Pracchi #58; Politecnico #102 FAÇADE • base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding: brick, coloured ceramic (tile) • windows: artificial stone • doorway: Ceppo Brembo (squared block), brick, artificial stone CRESPI (VIA) Maciachini centre A series of corporate buildings on the site of former “Carlo Erba” chemical industry, between via Imbonati and via Crespi Background: built in 2006–11 Reference: Andreola #133

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Maciachini 1, Maciachini 2 and Maciachini 3 Address: via Crespi, via Bracco Building description: three parallel buildings featuring glassy façades Architect: Sauerbruch Hutton FAÇADES • facing: glass and metal (corten) Maciachini 4 Address: via Crespi, via Orvieto Building description: an ancient building transformed with glass on the central part FAÇADE (via Orvieto) • coating: plaster • piers: metal • facing: glass FAÇADE (on the courtyard) • coating: plaster • windows: artificial stone (frame), Beola (sill) • piers: metal FAÇADE (via Crespi) • facing: glass and “corten” • staircase: Apricena (cladding, slab); Porfido Monumentale (floor) Maciachini 5, Maciachini 6 and Maciachini 7 Address: via Imbonati 18 Building description: three parallel buildings featuring polychrome façades Background: built in 2006–10 Architect: Sauerbruch Hutton Reference: Andreola #134 FAÇADES • facing: glass (multi-coloured panel) Maciachini 9 Address: via Crespi 23 Building description: a “U-shaped” eight-storey building supported by huge piers Background: built in 2006–11 as the headquarters of Zurich Assicurazione Architect: Scandurra Studio Reference: Andreola #135 FAÇADES • base: tuff (small block) • piers (ground floor): “V-shaped” reinforced concrete • facing: metal and glass • facing (sides): concrete (panel)

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DE CASTILIA (VIA) Edifici per uffici (Torri Garibaldi) Address: via De Castilia 6A Building description: two skyscrapers aligned above Porta Garibaldi Railway Station Background: built in 1983–89, then completely transformed in 2008–12 and now housing the Maire-Tecnimont headquarters Architects: L. Lazzari and G. Perrotta (1983); M. Roj (2008) References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 490; Politecnico #187 FAÇADES • facing: glass (sheet) with metallic frame • side cladding: metal (sheet) The original buildings showed two different kinds of roof (concave and convex) and a cladding of coloured (yellow, orange) concrete panels together with glass Edifici per abitazioni (Bosco verticale) Address: via De Castillia 11 Building description: two apartment buildings (110 and 76 m tall) with balconies and trees Background: built in 2007–13 Architects: S. Boeri, G.A. Barreca and G. La Varra References: Andreola #68; Biraghi-Granato #86 FAÇADES • structure: metal • facing: glass Incubatore per l’Arte Address: via De Castilia 26 Building description: a prismatic building featuring a staircase and a long shelter Background: built in 2007–11 as a cultural centre on the site of “Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri” for electric plants Architect: Boeri Studio Reference: Andreini #29 FAÇADES • front: support metallic beam • staircase: reinforced concrete • sides: metallic mesh • rear: glass DE CRISTOFORIS (VIA) Hotel Milano Verticale (UNA Esperienze) Address: via De Cristoforis 6/8

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Building description: a complex including a twelve-storey hotel with narrow windows and a four-storey apartment building Background: built in 2017–20 Architect: Asti Architetti FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): travertine (slab, cladding) • coating (other floors): plaster DONATELLO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Donatello 30 Building description: a two-storey building with piers at the ground floor Background: built in 1925 as the seat of the Associazione Utenti Caldaie a Vapore (Steam Cauldron Users Association); converted into an apartment building with the addition of a new storey Architect: E.A. Griffini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 97 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • piers (ground floor): artificial stone (superimposed block, capital) • cornice: artificial stone • coating: plaster • windows with pediment: stucco DORIA ANDREA (VIA) Palazzo Montedoria Address: via Doria 9, via Pergolesi Building description: a triangular office building with two parts of different heights Background: built in 1964–70 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli Reference: Biraghi-Granato #75 FAÇADES • piers: plaster on reinforced concrete • coating (ground floor): plaster • cladding: ceramic (pyramidal tile) Casa INA Address: via Doria 17 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building on a triangular plan Background: built in 1963–64 Architects: G. and L. Muzio References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 389; Biraghi-Granato #74

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FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): trachyte (slab, cladding) • cornice (ground floor): copper • cladding (central part): concrete (panel) • cladding (side parts): litoceramica • fence: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) Cascina Pozzobonelli Address: via Doria Building description: a small triconchos room together with a porch Background: an oratory, pertaining to a suburban complex built at the end of the 15th century, was partially reconstructed after the demolition of the complex in 1907 Architect: Bramante (?) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it TRICONCHOS • base: brick • coating: plaster PORCH • coating: plaster (graffito) • stylobate: brick • columns: Saltrio (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • arches: brick, terracotta (decorations) • rear wall (masonry): river pebbles with some single course of brick FAÇADE (via Doria) • coating: plaster • window (frame): terracotta DUCA D’AOSTA (PIAZZA) Stazione Centrale Address: piazza Duca d’Aosta Building description: a very huge building featuring a façade with three high passages, a vaulted vestibule (Galleria delle Carrozze) coupled to another vestibule (Salone Biglietterie); staircases go up to a raised space (Galleria di Testa) in front of platforms and tracks; original waiting rooms and restaurants with coloured marbles and fountains; hundreds of sculptures and decorative elements scattered on the whole edifice; five wide canopies, made of cast iron and glass, stand above the tracks Background: inaugurated in 1931; the original plan was drawn up in 1912, and it was successively enriched with columns, sculptures and ornaments to enhance the role of fascism. Important restoration works were made in 2005–10; at that moment waiting rooms and restaurants were converted into commercial arcades. Architect: U. Stacchini References: Grandi-Pracchi #144; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 124–25; Politecnico #129 MAIN FAÇADE • engaged columns, piers, arched windows: Aurisina (moulding)

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• cladding: Aurisina (squared block) • decorations, sculptures, fountains: Aurisina (mouldings) SIDE FAÇADES • engaged columns, piers, arched windows: Aurisina (moulding) • cladding: Aurisina (squared block) • decorations: Aurisina (mouldings) GALLERIA DELLE CARROZZE (vehicle vestibule) • pilasters: Travertino Rapolano (moulding) • coating (upper part): artificial stone (fake travertine) • central doorway (Salone Biglietterie): Cipollino Apuano (moulding), Chiampo, Verde Roja (pavement) SALONE BIGLIETTERIA (ticket office) • base: Verde Roja (slab) • pilaster, cladding, decorations (lower part): Travertino Rapolano (moulding) • coating (upper part): artificial stone (fake travertine) • pavement: Occhiadino, black limestone, Abbazia, Rosso Collemandina, Chiampo, serpentinite, Verona yellow (slab); Chiampo, Rosso Verona, Bardiglio, white marble (mosaic) GREAT STAIRCASES (from ticket office to Galleria Testa) • cladding: Chiampo (slab) • stair: Mergozzo (thick slab) • piers with lamps: Cipollino Apuano (moulding) • big columns: Portasanta (arrangement of small slabs) SCALONI LATERALI (side staircases) • pavement (ground floor): Chiampo, Verde Roja, Balma, Repen, Aurisina (slab) • pilasters: Balma (base), Abbazia (shaft) • cladding (ground floor): Abbazia (slab) • stairs: Balma (moulding) • cladding (first floor): Breccia Aurora • columns (first floor): Breccia Aurora (shaft), Abbazia (pedestal) • pavement (first floor): Chiampo, Verde Roja, Aurisina, Repen SIDE VESTIBULES (piazza Luigi di Savoia and piazza IV Novembre) • pavement: Verde Roja, Repen (slab); Chiampo, Rosso Verona, black limestone (mosaic) • base: Travertino Rapolano • columns: travertine (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • staircase to Galleria di Testa: Baveno (stair), travertine (cladding) NUOVA BIGLIETTERIA • piers (cladding): Perlato Sicilia (slab) • pavement: Perlato Sicilia (slab) GALLERIA DI TESTA (upper vestibule) • base: Baveno (squared block) • pilasters, cladding: Travertino Rapolano (lower part); artificial stone (fake travertine, upper part) • views of Italian towns: ceramic (painted squared tile) • pavement: Verde Roja, Rosso Porfirico, Rosso Verona, Occhiadino, Repen (slab); Chiampo; Rosso Levanto, Giallo Mori, black limestone

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GALLERIA del FERRO (platform and tracks) • pavement: Perlato Sicilia (slab, recent setting) • cladding (inner front): Travertino Rapolano, artificial stone • cladding (side): Baveno (base), Travertino Rapolano (cladding) PADIGLIONE REALE (a three-bay pavilion devoted to the royal family; access from track 21 and from piazza Luigi di Savoia) PADIGLIONE REALE (façade track 21) • pavement (before the entrance): Verde Roja, Griotte, Occhiadino, Perlato (slab) • base: Baveno (squared block) • columns: travertine (base, capital); veined white marble (monolithic shaft) • entablature: travertine (moulding) • lunettes: ceramic (tile) PADIGLIONE REALE (façade piazza Luigi di Savoia) • base, cladding, portals, columns: Travertino Rapolano (squared block, slab) PADIGLIONE REALE (SALA REALE – royal hall) • columns and pilasters (upper storey): Cipollino apuano (monolithic shaft) • floor: wood (tarsia) MONUMENTO AI FERROVIERI CADUTI (Memorial of Fallen Railway Men) • cladding: Baveno (slab) • vases: Verde Roja Former Grattacielo Pirelli (Regione Lombardia) Address: piazza Duca d’Aosta 3, via Filzi 22 Building description: a skyscraper (127 m high) on a hexagonal plan surrounded by other buildings Background: built in 1955–59 as a corporate headquarters (Pirelli), transformed in 1978 to house the headquarters of Regione Lombardia Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli, G. Valtolina, E. Dell’Orto, A. Danusso and P.L. Nervi References: Grandi-Pracchi #428; Gramigna-Mazza p. 322; Biraghi-Granato #81 FENCE (piazza Duca d’Aosta) • base: Musso (slab) FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • facing: glass SIDE BUILDINGS (via Filzi 22) • base: Musso (slab) • coating: mosaic Edificio per albergo Address: piazza Duca d’Aosta 4 Building description: a cubic edifice with narrow vertical windows Background: built in the 1950s, but the façades were transformed in 2012–15 Architect: Onsitestudio (original building planned by M. Bacciocchi, 1953) References: Biraghi-Granato #80 FAÇADES • cladding: concrete (polyhedric elements)

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EINAUDI (PIAZZA) Former STIPEL (TELECOM) Address: piazza Einaudi 8, via Pirelli 35 Building description: an eight-storey corporate headquarters with a deep porch Background: built in 1960–64; completely transformed in 2020 Architect: M. Bega (1960) References: Grandi-Pracchi #435; Gramigna-Mazza p. 361 FAÇADES The original facing was made of glass sheets and synthetic materials. Now (April 2022) only the framing structural system (reinforced concrete) is visible FARA (VIA) Torre Galfa Address: via Fara 41, via Galvani Building description: a skyscraper (109 m high) with a rectangular plan Background: built in 1956–59 as a corporate headquarters (SAROM); totally renovated in 2016–20 Architects: M. Bega (1956); M. Kanah BG & K Associati (2016) References: Grandi-Pracchi #430; Gramigna-Mazza p. 309; Biraghi-Granato #82 FAÇADES • facing: metal, glass FARINI (VIA) Sant’Antonio da Padova Address: via Farini 6 Building description: a single-nave church with a colonnaded façade Background: built in 1902–06 Architect: P. Cesa Bianchi Reference: Fiorio p. 356; Santi p. 56/108 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • portals (columns, pedestal, pediment): artificial stone (coarse grain size) • windows: cast stone • pediment: cast stone • decorative elements: cast stone INTERIOR • columns: coarse-grained mortar (grit; base: grey colour; shaft: red colour) • columns (presbytery): stucco Monastery (Sant’Antonio da Padova) Address: via Farini 10 Building description: an eight-storey tower with honeycomb-decorated balconies

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Background: built in 1960–63 Architect: L. Caccia Dominioni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 350 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: ceramic (hexagonal tile) • balconies: ceramic (honeycomb pattern, tile), plaster (coating) FILZI (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Filzi 27 Building description: a tall corporate headquarters with a separate building on the street Background: built in 1957–58 Architects: R. Menghi, M. Righini and G. Valtolina Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #425 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick SEPARATE BUILDING • cladding: white Apuanian marble (slab) Former Siemens headquarters Address: via Filzi 29, via Lazzaroni 1 Building description: a corporate headquarters inspired by “Siemens Stadt” in Berlin (Germany) Background: built in 1937–38, completely renovated in 2017–19 Architects: C. Bietti, A. Pozzi and C. Perelli References: Grandi-Pracchi #292; Gramigna-Mazza p. 186 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): metal • cladding (other floors): litoceramica • cladding (corner via Filzi – via Lazzaroni): Nero Zimbabwe (ground floor, new installation); Serizzo Ossola (other floors, original) Gruppo Rionale Fascista “Fabio Filzi” Address: via Filzi 42, via Tonale Building description: a three-storey building with a high relief and a balcony on the corner Background: built in 1937 as territorial branch of the Italian Fascist Party, now pertaining to Guardia di Finanza Architect: E. Faludi FAÇADE • cladding: litoceramica • windows (frame): travertine (slab) • entrance (frame): travertine (slab) • balcony: travertine (slab with carved reliefs)

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recessed area over the balcony: travertine (crossed elements) eaves cornice: travertine (moulding)

FOSSATI (VIA) Santa Maria Assunta delle Missionarie di Maria Address: via Ponzio 75, via Fossati Building description: a massive church with a semicircular window Background: built in 1950–51 Architect: G. Maggi Reference: Santi p. 57/111 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: brick • cornice under the window: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • portal: Ceppo Iseo (slab); veined Apuanian marble (column) GALENO (VIA) Cristo Re Address: via Galeno 32 Building description: a church based on a circular plan Background: built in 1968 Architect: C. Buttafava Reference: Santi p. 54/94 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster (coarse grained) • cladding (entrance): brick • staircase: Ghiandone (slab) GALVANI (VIA) Scuole Elementari “Luigi Galvani” Address: via Galvani 7, 11 Building description: a neo-Romanesque building with two main façades on the opposite sides Background: built in 1888–89 Architect: C. Boito References: Grandi-Pracchi #45; Politecnico #102 FAÇADES (sides) • base: Ceppo Brembo (lower part), Botticino (upper part, squared block) • cladding: brick • coating: plaster

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• windows with columns and arches: Botticino (shaft, moulding) • doorways with columns: Botticino (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • eaves cornice: Botticino (moulding) FAÇADE (central part) • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Botticino (moulding) • cornices: Botticino (moulding) GIOIA MELCHIORRE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Gioia 1 Building description: a group of three edifices; two apartment buildings (seven and twelve storeys) together with a commercial one (one storey) Background: built in 1950–52 Architect: P. Lingeri References: Bottoni #22, Grandi-Pracchi #362; Gramigna-Mazza p. 238 FAÇADE (apartment buildings) • base: Verona Bronzetto (slab) • coating: plaster FAÇADE (commercial building) • base: Verona Bronzetto (slab) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) Porta Nuova Residence Address: via Gioia 6–8 Building description: an eight-storey building featuring a series of superimposed stringcourses Background: built in 1967–73; renovated by Park Associati in 2013–14 Architects: M. Zanuso and P. Crescini (1967) References: Biraghi-Granato #91 FAÇADES *Ground floor • facing: metal and glass *Other floors • horizontal stringcourses: concrete Palazzo Lombardia Address: via Gioia, piazza Città di Lombardia 1 Building description: a complex of several buildings including a tall tower (161 m) and a covered court Background: built in 2003–10 to house the headquarters of Regione Lombardia Architect: Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners References: Biraghi-Granato #83 FAÇADES

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• base: serpentinite (slab) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) COURT • floor: serpentinite (slab) Torre Gioia 22 Address: via Gioia 22 Building description: a thirty-storey corporate building with a part showing a reverse pyramidal shape Background: built in 2018–21 Architect: G. Jones (Pelli, Clarke, Pelli Architects) References: Biraghi-Granato #84 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): serpentine (slab of different size) • facing (other floors): glass, metal (frame) NOTE: this building occupies the site of the former INPS building (1961, disused since 2012) featuring a glass facing Santa Maria Goretti Address: via Gioia 193 Building description: a church featuring a triangular façade Background: built in 1964–65 Architects: M. Tedeschi References: Grandi-Pracchi #424; Santi p. 57/112 FAÇADE • cladding (central part): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating (upper sides): plaster • staircase: Ceppo Iseo (parapet, slab), Alzo (stairs, slab) INNOVAZIONE (VIA) Quartiere Bicocca A new quarter built on the site of “Industrie Pirelli” (cables and tires) to house the second university, a theatre together with offices and apartment buildings. The use of stone material is generally scarce, with some interesting exceptions. The name comes from a medieval rural villa, called Bicocca degli Arcimboldi, still standing in a nearby garden. Università Milano Bicocca EDIFICE U1, U2, U3, U4 (Sciences) Address: piazza delle Scienze Building description: four angled five-storey buildings on a square space Background: built in 1994–2007 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri

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References: Gramigna-Mazza pp. 528–35; Andreola #140; Biraghi-Granato #128 FAÇADES • facing: concrete (panel) • sunscreens (overturned “T”): metal • bow windows (outer façades): plaster (coating) EDIFICE U6 (Rectory) Address: piazza Ateneo Nuovo 1 Building description: a three-storey building with long rows of windows Background: built in 1990–98 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • base: black porphyry (slab) • facing: concrete (panel) • pergola: Apricena (slab on reinforced concrete) EDIFICE U7 (Economics) Address: via Padre Beccaro Building description: a three-storey building with long rows of windows Background: built in 1990–98 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • facing: concrete (panel) EDIFICE U12 (Auditorium G. Martinotti) Address: via Vizzola 5 Building description: a thirteen-storey building featuring a hollow space Background: built in 1990–98 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • facing: concrete (panel) Teatro degli Arcimboldi Address: via dell’Innovazione 20 Building description: a theatre with an inclined glassy façade Background: built in 1990–2001 Architect: Gregotti Associati FAÇADES • base: Nero Zimbabwe (slab) • coating: plaster Edifici per abitazioni Address: piazza dei Daini 3–5; via Pirelli, via Emanueli, viale Sarca, via Padre Beccaro Building description: a series of apartment buildings arranged in a rectangular block and featuring a raised garden on the west side Background: built in 1993–98

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Architect: Gregotti Associati Reference: Andreola #141 FAÇADES (via Emanueli) • cladding (ground floor): veined white Apuanian marble, Bardiglio (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster FAÇADES (via Padre Beccaro) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster Edifici per abitazioni Address: piazza della Trivulziana 1–4, viale dell’Innovazione 11,13 Building description: eight pyramidal apartment buildings grouped around a square Background: built in 2002–06 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • cladding: Pietra dorata (slab) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via dell’Innovazione 24, via Sesto San Giovanni 31 Building description: a rectangular block featuring an “H-shaped” building on the eastern side Background: built in 1993–98 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (square tile) Edifici per abitazioni Address: viale dell’Innovazione 22, via Sesto San Giovanni 27. Building description: a thirteen-storeys apartment building featuring long balconies in the upper part. Background: built in the years 2002–06 Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • cladding: Pietra dorata (slab) Deutsche Bank Address: piazza del Calendario Building description: a six-storey “M shaped” building Background: built in 1997–2005 as corporate headquarters Architect: Studio Valle References: Andreola #142; Biraghi-Granato #129 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Nero Zimbabwe (slab) • cladding (other floors): Repen (slab)

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Agenzia delle Entrate Address: via Temolo, piazza del Calendario, viale dell’Innovazione Building description: three seven-storey buildings with different cladding Background: built in 1990–95 for a public agency Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • cladding (ground to second floors): Peperino (slab) • facing (other floors): metal and glass • cladding (central building only): Peperino (slab) Former Siemens Address: via Pirelli, via dell’Innovazione Building description: a six-storey “H shaped” building Background: built in 1990–95 as a corporate headquarters Architects: V. Gregotti, A Cagnardi, P. Cerri FAÇADES • cladding: grey granite of Sardinia (slab) ISTRIA (PIAZZALE) Edificio per abitazione Address: piazzale Istria 4–8 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with a curvilinear façade, the sole edifice of an undeveloped urban plan Background: built in 1934–36 Architect: G. Minoletti References: Grandi-Pracchi #232; Gramigna-Mazza p. 161; Politecnico #167 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: litoceramica • cladding: Bardiglio (slab) • doorways: Lasa (moulding) *Other floors • coating: plaster • cladding (some vertical parts): litoceramica JOMMELLI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Jommelli 26 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building featuring circular and squared balconies Background: built in 1967–70

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Architect: R. Morisi References: Grandi-Pracchi #464; Gramigna-Mazza p. 410 FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): reinforced concrete • balconies: reinforced concrete and concrete (panel) • facing: glass • entrance (floor): Baveno and Montorfano (slab) LAGOSTA (PIAZZALE) Quartiere ICP “Monza” Address: piazzale Lagosta 1 Building description: a four-storey building on a triangular plan featuring two squared bow windows; another smaller building is located inside beyond a garden Background: built in 1924–25 by Istituto Case Popolari as social housing Architect: G.A. Arata References: Grandi-Pracchi #159; Gramigna-Mazza p. 93 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (different surface finishing) • coating (ground floor): plaster (rustication) • cladding (other floors): brick • doorway: artificial stone (rustication) • balconies: brick (rail); cast stone (bracket) Casa Ghiringhelli Address: piazzale Lagosta 2 Building description: a seven-storey building on a triangular plan Background: built in 1933–35 Architects: P. Lingeri and G. Terragni References: Grandi-Pracchi #223; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 142–43 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): serpentinite (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster LEGNONE (VIA) Former Stabilimento Italcima Address: via Legnone 4, 6 Building description: three different buildings of an industrial plant (porter’s lodge, headquarters, manufacture) featuring ribbon windows Background: built in 1932–36, then transformed and subdivided into different activities Architects: L. Baldessari and G. Ponti References: Grandi-Pracchi #212; Politecnico #164 FAÇADE (porter’s lodge)

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• coating: plaster FAÇADE (headquarters) • cladding: Travertino (slab) FAÇADE (manufacture) • coating: plaster LOCATELLI (VIA) San Gioachimo Address: via Locatelli Building description: a neo-Renaissance centrally planned church featuring a Serlian motif on the entrance Background: built in 1881–98 Architect: E. Terzaghi References: Fiori p. 356 ENTRANCE • staircase: Balma (moulding) • base: Balma (moulding) • columns (Serlian): Baveno (monolithic shaft), Oira (base), artificial stone (capital) • pilasters: plaster (shaft), artificial stone (base, capital) • entablature: Vicenza (moulding) • coating: plaster • decorative elements: stucco FAÇADE • base: Balma (squared block) • pediment: plastered masonry • decorative elements: stucco • eaves cornice: artificial stone (bracket) INTERIOR • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft) LIBERAZIONE (VIALE DELLA) The Corner Address: viale delle Liberazione 16–18 Building description: a ten-storey, “L-shaped” office building featuring two different façades Background: the original building (1970) was transformed in 2014–19, as part of the Porta Nuova development Architect: Alfonso Femia Atelier(s) Reference: Biraghi-Granato #90 FAÇADE (viale della Liberazione, regular grid of windows) • cladding: Chiampo (slab) • floor: Chiampo (slab) FAÇADE (via Gioia, windows of different sizes) • facing: glass and metal grid

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REAR FAÇADE (polyhedral building, via Bordoni) • facing: glass LOMBARDIA (VIALE) Casa Corbellini Wassermann Address: viale Lombardia 15, viale Lombardia 17 Building description: three apartment buildings connected by a garden Background: the first building (three storeys), with a spiral staircase on the garden, was built in 1935–36; the second and third ones (seven storeys) were built in the 1960s Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Grandi-Pracchi #235; Gramigna-Mazza p. 172 FAÇADES (first building, viale Lombardia 17) • base: Valcundria (slab) • cladding: Candoglia (first row upon the base, slab) • doorway: Rosso Pantheon (frame and stairs, moulding), metal (base) • cladding (ground and first floors): Candoglia-Ornavasso (slab) • coating (second and third floors): plaster • spiral staircase: Candoglia (moulding) • fence: Valcundria (slab), Candoglia-Ornavasso (upper cornice) FAÇADES (second and third buildings, viale Lombardia 15) • base: Valcundria (slab) • cladding (ground and first floors): Candoglia-Ornavasso (slab) • cladding (second and third floors): Candoglia-Ornavasso (small rectangular tile) • doorway: red granite of Finland (slab) MERCADANTE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Mercadante 7 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with recessed balconies Background: built in 1934–35 Architect: P. Bottoni References: Bottoni #8, Grandi-Pracchi #227; Gramigna-Mazza p. 155 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Gallina (slab) • windows (sill): Botticino (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster MONTE GRAPPA (VIALE) Cucine Economiche Address: viale Monte Grappa 8 Building description: a neo-Romanesque centrally planned edifice built as a kitchen for workers

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Background: built in 1886 Architect: L. Broggi References: Grandi-Pracchi #35; Politecnico #141 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone (lower part); Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, upper part) • cornice: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained) • pilasters: brick and plaster (alternating bands) • arches (doors and windows): cast stone, terracotta • coating: plaster MONZA (VIALE) San Michele Arcangelo in Precotto Address: viale Monza 224 Building description: a church featuring a two-orders façade and a semicircular window Background: built in the late 16th century Reference: Fiorio p. 353 FAÇADE *First order • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating (rustication): plaster • pilasters: plaster, stucco (base, capital) • portals (frame): Vicenza (moulding) • entablature: stucco *Secondo order • coating (rustication): plaster • pilasters: plaster, stucco (base, capital) • semicircular window, entablature, pediment: stucco MORBEGNO (PIAZZALE) Casa Lavezzari Address: piazzale Morbegno 3 Building description: a five-storey apartment building on a triangular plan featuring a line of balconies in the centre Background: built in 1934–37 Architects: P. Lingeri and G. Terragni References: Grandi-Pracchi #225; Gramigna-Mazza p. 158 FAÇADE • cladding (original): travertine (slab) • coating (present day): plaster OSPEDALE MAGGIORE (PIAZZA) Ospedale Maggiore Address: piazza Ospedale Maggiore

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Building description: a series of medical care buildings (clinics and administrations) scattered in a wide area together with a church and encircled by a wall; different edifices were transformed, and some others were built during the second half of the 20th century Background: built in 1932–39 as a new general hospital; the former hospital, located south of Duomo (via Festa del Perdono), was then transformed to house the university Architects: G. Marcovigi, G.A. Arata, A. Braga, G. Casalis, E. Ronzani and A. Tibaldi References: Grandi-Pracchi #281; Gramigna-Mazza p. 178 ENCLOSING WALLS (several doors) • cladding: Botticino (slab, moulding) FAÇADES (entrance) • cladding: Botticino (slab) • floor: Gabria Tomadio, Thachyte, Chiampo, Beola (rectangular or polygonal slab) CHURCH (G. Arata) • cladding (piers): Botticino (slab) • porch (floor): Botticino, Breccia Aurora, Rosso Arzo (slab) NEW BUILDINGS (left side) • cladding: Travertino (slab) OXILIA (VIA) Santa Maria Beltrade Address: via Oxilia 8 Building description: a single-nave church featuring a colonnaded porch and side chapels Background: built in 1926–33, using the title of the medieval church located in the centre of Milan (piazza Santa Maria Beltrade) and demolished in 1929 Architect: G. Polvara – Scuola d’Arte “Beato Angelico” References: Santi p. 57/111 FAÇADE *First order • cladding: brick • pilasters: cast stone • portals: Montorfano (moulding) *Second order • cladding: brick • pilasters, windows: cast stone • pediment: brick PORCH • piers: Montorfano (squared block) • arches: brick • cladding: brick • staircase: Montorfano (squared block) PALESTRINA PIER LUIGI (VIA) Santissimo Redentore Address: via Pier Luigi da Palestrina 5–7 Building description: a neo-Romanesque church with a tripartite façade

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Background: built in 1898–1913 Architect: L. Macchi References: Fiorio p. 355 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • pilasters: Botticino (base, shaft); brick (upper part) • cladding: brick • portals: Botticino (shaft, pediment); Verona white (base, capital) • rose window: Viggiù PALMANOVA (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Palmanova 38 Building description: two six-storey buildings with lines of windows and balconies Background: built in 1962–67 Architects: V. Gregotti, L. Meneghetti and G. Stoppino References: Grandi-Pracchi #445; Gramigna-Mazza p. 386 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: concrete (rectangular panels, medium grain size) PAVONI (VIA) San Giovanni Evangelista Address: via Pavoni 10 Building description: a church featuring vertical ridges on the façade Background: built in 1957 Architect: C. Buttafava Reference: Santi p. 55/102 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • caldding: brick • portal: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • staircase: Baveno (tread); Serizzo Ossola (riser) PERASTO (VIA) Casa Toninello Address: via Perasto 3 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a bow window in the centre and a loggia on the top Background: built in 1933–34 Architects: P. Lingeri and G. Terragni References: Grandi-Pracchi #224; Gramigna-Mazza p. 143 FAÇADE

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PERRONE DI SAN MARTINO (VIA) Villa Figini Address: via Perrone di San Martino 8 Building description: a two-storey prismatic villa standing on two series of piers Background: built in 1934–35 Architect: L. Figini References: Bottoni #23, Grandi-Pracchi #231; Gramigna-Mazza p. 160; Politecnico #166 FAÇADES • piers: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster PICCOLI MARTIRI (PIAZZA) Santa Chiara a Gorla Address: piazza Piccoli Martiri Building description: a small church with a porch Background: built in 1955–57 and connected to a nunnery Architect: G. Muzio References: Santi p. 56/109 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • porch (piers): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • portal: Serizzo Ossola (slab) PIRELLI G.B. (VIA) Former Lane Rossi headquarters Address: via G.B. Pirelli 18 Building description: a tall corporate headquarters with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1951 and transformed later on Architect: P. Chiolini References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 234 FAÇADE • cladding: Mergozzo (slab) Former Edificio per uffici Address: via Pirelli 20 Building description: a tall building with lines of windows Background: built in 1951 as SIRTI’s headquarters; renovated in 2001 (Hyatt Centric hotel)

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Architect: G. Valtolina (1951) References: Grandi-Pracchi #426 FAÇADE • cladding: slate (slab) PISANI VITTOR (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Pisani 16 Building description: an eight-storey office building featuring a high porch Background: built in 1970–71 Architect: G. Gho References: Biraghi-Granato #79 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • piers (cladding): Dubino (slab) • piers (coating): plaster (coarse grained) *Other floors • coating: plaster (coarse grained) PISANI DOSSI (VIA) Sant’Ignazio di Loyola Address: via Pisani Dossi 25 Building description: a church featuring a compact façade with two narrow windows on the sides Background: built in 1962–63 Architect: M. Bacciocchi References: Santi p. 56/109 FAÇADE • cladding: brick POLA (VIA) Former Uffici Montefibre Address: via Pola, via Taramelli, via Rosellini Building description: several buildings with uniform façades Background: built in 1968–72 as corporate headquarters, then transformed Architects: M. Zanuso and L. Belgioioso References: Grandi-Pracchi #439; Gramigna-Mazza p. 422 FAÇADES • facing (lower part): glass, synthetic resin (panel) • cladding (upper part): concrete • balconies (upper part): concrete

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PORPORA (VIA) Quartiere IACP “Giovan Battista Lulli” Address: via Porpora, via Lulli, via Costa Building description: a series of five-storey buildings Background: built in 1908–12 Architects: G. Ferrini and A. Scotti Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #152 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster • windows: cast stone RAPALLO (VIA) San Carlo alla Ca’ Granda a Niguarda Address: via Rapallo 5, via Val Daone Building description: a church featuring a deep porch Background: built in 1958 Architects: L. Grigioni and G. Giani Reference: Santi p. 55/99 FAÇADE • porch (piers): reinforced concrete • porch (cladding): brick • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick REGINA TEODOLINDA (VIA) Santi Magi in Corte Regina Building description: a single-nave church with a simple rose window in the centre Background: built in the 13th century as part of a rural complex (Cascina Corte Regina) close to the old village of Crescenzago Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE, SIDES, APSE • masonry: brick • portal: Chiampo (slab) BELL TOWER • masonry (lower part): brick • coating (upper part): plaster REPUBBLICA (PIAZZA) Edificio per albergo Address: piazza Repubblica 20 Building description: a ten-storey hotel featuring a regular grid of windows

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Background: built in 1949–51, completely transformed with a new façade (1995, Westin Palace hotel) Architect: G. Ramponi Reference: Pagano #26 FAÇADE (former) • cladding: Zandobbio (slab) FAÇADE (present day) • cladding: red granite of Finland (slab) Edificio a Torre per abitazioni e uffici Address: piazza della Repubblica 27, via Locatelli 1 Building description: a sixteen-storey corporate and apartment tower with a high porch Background: built in 1936–39 Architect: M. Bacciocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #291; Gramigna-Mazza p. 190 FAÇADES • cladding (first to third floors): Vallestrona (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica • porch (piers): Vallestrona (slab) Edificio per uffici e abitazioni (Grattacielo di Milano – Torre Breda) Address: piazza della Repubblica 32, via Tunisia Building description: a skyscraper (116 m tall) featuring an eight-storey lower part and a cylindrical termination Background: built in 1950–55, renovated with some transformation (2008) Architects: L. Mattioni, Eugenio and Ermenegildo Soncini References: Grandi-Pracchi #427; Gramigna-Mazza p. 262, Biraghi-Granato #59 FAÇADES (skyscraper) • cladding: granite (slab, instead of original small ceramic tiles) FAÇADES (lower part with high porch) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: Dubino (slab) • porch (piers): Dubino (slab) RIZZOLI (VIA) Rizzoli Corriere della Sera (RCS Mediagroup) Address: via Rizzoli 2–6 Building description: a series of corporate buildings (a tower of eighteen storeys, two buildings of five storeys) occupying a rectangular area at the town border Background: built in 2001–11 Architect: Boeri Studio References: Andreola #160 FAÇADES *via Rizzoli 4 • facing: metal, glass, synthetic (panel) *via Rizzoli 6

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• base: concrete (panel) • facing: glass (panel) NOTE: the former edifice of the Rizzoli publishing house (via Rizzoli 2, via Cazzaniga), now disused, features a ground floor clad by Dubino and Serizzo Ossola (slab) and two upper storeys clad by litoceramica (brick) ROSALES (VIA) Corte Verde Address: via Rosales 8 Building description: two apartment buildings (five and eight storeys) featuring bicoloured façades Background: built in 2006–13 Architect: Cino Zucchi Architetti References: Biraghi-Granato #89 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Peperino (slab) • cladding (other floors): Khandla sandstone (slab of two colours) ROSELLINI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Rosellini 8 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring two lines of balconies on the sides Background: built in 1951–52 Architects: R. Donatelli and I. Malaguzzi Valeri References: Grandi-Pracchi #365; Gramigna-Mazza p. 249 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete coated by coarse grained plaster • cladding: brick ROVIGNO (VIA) San Domenico Savio Address: via Rovigno 11 Building description: a church featuring a great window in the middle of the façade and a small dome Background: built in 1963–65 Architects: L. Luraschi and E. Ronca Reference: Santi p. 55/100 FAÇADE • staircase: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • stairs: Ghiandone (slab) • cladding: brick

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SACCARDO (VIA) San Martino in Lambrate Address: via Saccardo 33 Building description: a neo-Romanesque church with tripartite façade and bell tower Background: built in 1914–18 Architect: U. Zanchetta References: Santi p. 55/104 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick (sometimes small blocks of Baveno and Serizzo) • entrance (columns): Viggiù (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entrance (arches): brick, Viggiù (voussoir) • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) SAN CAMILLO DE LELLIS (PIAZZA) San Camillo de Lellis Address: piazza San Camillo de Lellis Building description: a neo-Gothic church with a spire standing on two central piers Background: built in 1902 Architect: S.M. Chiappetta References: Fiorio p. 352; Politecnico #116 FAÇADE • pilasters: brick, Botticino (squared block) • cladding (lower part): brick • coating (upper part): plaster • portals: Botticino (moulding); white Apuanian marble (statue) SPIRE • piers: Botticino (moulding) • piers (base): Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • piers (statues): Botticino (outside); Candoglia (inside) • windows: Botticino (moulding) FENCE • base: Ghiandone (lower part), artificial stone (upper part), Sarnico (decoration) SAN GIUSEPPE (PIAZZA) Gesù Divin Lavoratore Address: piazza San Giuseppe 2 Building description: an asymmetric façade with a roof also sheltering the parish house Background: built in 1965–66

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Architect: E. Cerutti Reference: Santi p. 54/94 FAÇADE • entrance: Porfiroide (slab) • coating (middle part): plaster • cladding (upper part): brick • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding (parish house): brick • baptistery (cladding): Porfiroide (slab) SAN MATERNO (PIAZZA) Santa Maria Bianca della Misericordia (Abbazia di Casoretto) Address: piazza San Materno Building description: a three-nave church with transept, located in the ancient village Casoretto Background: the original building (late 15th century) was totally restored in the late 19th century; the cloister was built in the early 16th century, then transformed and restored since 1984 References: Fiorio p. 199 FAÇADE • base: brick • cladding: brick • windows: terracotta • portal (jambs and lintel): Ghiandone (moulding) RIGHT SIDE • base: Ghiandone (moulding) • cladding: brick • portal: Ghiandone (moulded element) APSE • base: Ghiandone (moulding) • cladding: brick BELL TOWER • base: Ghiandone (moulding) • cladding: brick • coating: plaster (west front) CLOISTER • porch and loggia (columns): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • porch and loggia (arches, stylobate): brick SARAGAT (VIA) Gesù a Nazareth Address: via Saragat, via Trasimeno Building description: a squared church preceded by a bell tower

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Background: built in 1995–98 Architects: Camisasca & Buffa Reference: Santi p. 54/94 FAÇADE • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) • portal: Travertino (slab) • pavement: Travertino, Rosso Verona (slab) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick, ceramic (rectangular tile) SARCA (VIALE) Borgo Pirelli Address: viale Sarca, via Tassoni, via Fortiguerra, via Sacchetti Building description: a series of twenty-seven one-storey villas and a U-shaped three-storey main building (northern corner) Background: built in 1920–23 to house workers of the former Officine Pirelli (cables and tyres, demolished in the last decade of the 20th century) Architects: G. Loria and P. Allodi References: Grandi-Pracchi #157; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 82–83; Politecnico #143 FAÇADES (main building) • base: plaster (rough coating) • coating: plaster • decorative elements: cast stone FAÇADES (one-storey buildings) • base: plaster (rough coating) • coating: plaster (graffito) • decorative elements: cast stone Bicocca degli Arcimboldi Address: viale Sarca 214 Building description: a “Cascina” (farmstead) with lancet windows and a loggia on the top Background: the construction started in the early 15th century, then the building was enlarged many times and it was restored in 1910 and 1953; since 1978 it has been the seat of Pirelli corporate headquarters Architects: A. Annoni (1910); P. Portaluppi (1953) Reference: Politecnico #49; lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • cladding: brick • coating: plaster • windows (frame): terracotta Pirelli Real Estate Address: via Bicocca degli Arcimboldi 3 Building description: a cubic building wrapping the cooling tower of the former Pirelli industrial plant

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Background: built in 1999–2007 as a corporate headquarters Architect: Gregotti Associati References: Andreola #143; Biraghi-Granato #127 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile); metal and glass Pirelli Cinturato Address: viale Sarca 220 Building description: a two-storey corporate building with large glassy surfaces and narrow piers Background: built in 2016–20 as a research centre Architect: Onsitestudio FAÇADE • piers: concrete (decorative pattern on the surfaces) Prysmian Group Address: viale Sarca 336, via Chiese 6 Building description: a series of one-storey buildings together with a tower Background: built in 2011–17 on a former industrial site (Ansaldo) to house administrative offices Architect: M. Varratta Reference: Andreola #145 FAÇADES • facing: metal and glass Hangar Bicocca Address: via Chiese 6 Building description: an art exhibition centre coming from the transformation of a former industrial plant Background: built in 2008–12 Architects: April studio, M. Baj (garden) Reference: Andreola #144 FAÇADE • cladding: brick Sole 24Ore Address: viale Sarca 223 Building description: a cubic ten-storey corporate building with a projecting porch Background: built in 1983–85, completely renovated in 2018–20 to house a newspaper staff Architects: V. Ceretti (1983); Park Associates (2018) Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 467 FAÇADES • facing: glass (sheet), metal • cladding (elevator tower): metal grid • porch (piers and base): Ceppo Iseo (slab, coating) NOTE: the original building showed metal bands (aluminium alloy) and glasses.

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SARZANA (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni INA Address: via Sarzana 24 and 41–45, via Fiuggi 19–21, via Airolo 36–44 Building description: two four-storey apartment buildings with huge prismatic staircases projecting from the façades Background: built in 1966–71 Architects: C. Blasi and G. Padovano References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 420; Biraghi-Granato #131 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: concrete (panel) • balconies: concrete (panel with painted coating) SCARLATTI (VIA) Case popolari Società Edificatrice Case Operai Address: via Scarlatti 20, via Marcello 93, via Petrella 19 Building description: three buildings with different façades Background: built in 1905–06 as social housing Architects: G. Valerio, R. Squadrelli References: Grandi-Pracchi #149; Gramigna-Mazza p. 35 FAÇADE (via Scarlatti) • base: artificial stone • coating (first floor): plaster (corners, rustication) • cladding (other floors): brick • windows, balconies: cast stone FAÇADE (via Marcello) • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster (corners, rustication) • windows, balconies: cast stone FAÇADE (via Petrella) • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster • windows, balconies: cast stone SEBENICO (VIA) Sacro Volto di Gesù Address: via Sebenico 31 Building description: a single-nave church with a façade marked by a curved pediment and two openings on the top Background: built in 1934–36 Architect: O. Cabiati References: Grandi-Pracchi #205; Santi p. 54/98

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FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick • pilasters and engaged columns: brick • portal: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • pediment: brick INTERIOR • columns: Abbazia (shaft, superimposed drum) • cladding: Abbazia (slab) STELVIO (VIA) Deposito ATM Stelvio Address: via Stelvio 2, viale Zara Building description: a multi-storey garage with a tower on the corner Background: built in 1938–42 to house vehicles of the Municipal Transport Authority (ATM) Architect: Ufficio Tecnico ATM FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding (corner, ground floor): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating (corner): plaster • cladding: litoceramica • coating (side parts): plaster STRESA (VIA) Torre Milano Address: via Stresa 22 Building description: a twenty-four-storey apartment building featuring deep balconies; two smaller buildings are located north and south of the tower Background: built in 2018–22 Architect: Beretta Associati FAÇADES • cladding: synthetic material (thin panel on the structure) SUZZANI (VIALE) San Dionigi (Santi Clemente e Guido) a Pratocentenaro Address: viale Suzzani 75 Building description: a church featuring a high porch and a window in the centre Background: built in 1938–40 Architect: P. Palumbo References: Santi p. 55/100 FAÇADE

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cladding (lower part): brick coating (upper part): plaster porch (piers): brick portals: Serizzo Ossola (slab)

TERMOPILI (VIA DELLE) San Gabriele Arcangelo in Mater Dei Address: via delle Termopili 7 Building description: a church featuring a high porch with forked piers Background: built in 1956–58 Architects: A. and P.G. Castiglioni. References: Grandi-Pracchi #397; Gramigna-Mazza p. 315; Santi p. 55/101; BiraghiGranato #77 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: ceramic (hexagonal tile) PORCH • base: Beola (slab) • piers: reinforced concrete, ceramic (cladding, hexagonal tile) TESTI (VIALE) Edifici per abitazioni Address: viale Testi 100, 110 Building description: two prismatic towers featuring triangular balconies Background: built in 1972–76 Architects: E. Sgrelli and M. Bertola References: Grandi-Pracchi #486; Gramigna-Mazza p. 441; Biraghi-Granato #130 FAÇADES • cladding: concrete (panel) • balconies: concrete (panel) San Giovanni Battista alla Bicocca Address: viale Testi, via La Farina 15 Building description: a church featuring a polygonal façade with hexagonal rose window Background: built in 1973 on a plan dated back to 1924 Architects: A. Annoni and E. Meizza (1924) References: Santi p. 55/101 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • hexagonal window: concrete • portal (frame): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • shelter: reinforced concrete

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THAON DI REVEL (VIA) Santa Maria alla Fontana Address: via Thaon di Revel Building description: a building complex including a three-nave church; on the rear, below the squared apse, a long porch connects two opposite cloisters built around a spring of “miraculous” water Background: the construction started in the early 16th century; the church was completed around 1623, then it was transformed and almost totally rebuilt around 1920; huge restoration works took place after World War II, involving a new façade (1956) Architects: unknown (16th century); F. Reggiori (1956) References: Politecnico #55 FAÇADE (church) *First order • base: Serizzo Ossola (lower part), Saltrio (upper part) • cladding: brick • entablature: Botticino (moulding), terracotta • main portal (arch): Botticino (mouldings), terracotta (jamb, lunette) *Second order • side piers: brick • coating: plaster • windows: Macchiavecchia (column), brick (pilaster), Botticino (base, capital), terracotta (arch) • entablature: terracotta • upper arches: terracotta *Third order • side piers: brick • coating: plaster • blank windows: Macchiavecchia (column), terracotta (arch) • pediment: Botticino (squared blocks) FAÇADE (sides) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster • portals: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) APSE *Lower part • pilasters: brick (shaft), Serizzo Ossola (base, capital) • cladding: brick • entablature: Serizzo Ossola; terracotta (arch) *Upper part • cladding: brick • pediment: terracotta PORCH (below the apse) • colonnaded front and side cloisters: Candoglia (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital); plaster (stylobate); Candoglia (cover of stylobate); terracotta (arch)

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VALLAZZE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Vallazze 100 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a group of bow windows Background: built in 1931–32 Architect: A. Cairoli Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #209 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Peperino (slab) • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • windows: veined marble (frame, slab) • doorway: Peperino (moulding) • windows (over the doorway): artificial stone (frame, fake conglomerate) *Other floors • coating: plaster • cornices: Ceppo Brembo (slab) • windows (side): artificial stone VASSALLO (VIA) Quartiere IFACP “R. Carabelli” (now “Mirabello”) Address: via Vassallo, via Frignani, via Ghislanzoni Building description: a group of small apartment buildings (one storey) with curvilinear volumes Background: built in 1939 Architect: G. Angilella References: Grandi-Pracchi #272; Gramigna-Mazza p. 181 FAÇADES • base: plaster (rough) • coating: plaster (fine) • door frames: Ghiandone Sardegna (slab) VILLA MIRABELLO (VIA) Villa Mirabello Address: via Villa Mirabello Building description: a suburban noble villa with high chimneys Background: built in the late 15th century, the villa was transformed in a farm between the 18th and 19th centuries, then restored in 1916 and 1930 Architects: L. Perrone (1916); A. Annoni (1930) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it

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FAÇADES • cladding: brick • windows: terracotta SESTO SAN GIOVANNI A municipality on the north-eastern border of Milan’s area (population circa 80,000 inhabitants) grown around industrial plants (Breda, Falck, Marelli, etc.). The close of plants, around the turn of the 20th century, created an occasion to do a new town planning. GRAMSCI (VIA) Edificio per uffici (Campari headquarters) Address: via Gramsci 161 Building description: a simple one-storey building dominated by a new four-storey office building together with two nine-storey apartment towers with a particular pattern of recessed balconies Background: built in 1903–04 (first building); 2006–09 (new building) Architects: M. Botta and G. Marzorati (2006) References: Andreola #148 FAÇADE (old building) • base: artificial stone (fine grained) • cladding: brick • windows, door: cast stone, ceramic FAÇADES (new building) • cladding: ceramic PISA (VIA) Resurrezione di Gesù Cristo Address: via Pisa 37 Building description: a church featuring a multi-colour funnel-shaped façade together with a sharp bell tower Background: built in 2004–10 Architect: CZA/Cino Zucchi Architetti References: Andreola #149; Biraghi-Granato #135 FAÇADE and BELL TOWER • cladding: Trani (slab), Serena (slab), metal (panel)

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The eastern part of Milan was developed in the last decade of the 19th century (“Piano Beruto”), including the university area dedicated to scientific and technical studies (Città degli Studi, Politecnico). ABRUZZI (VIALE) Casa Radici Di Stefano) Address: viale Abruzzi 11 Building description: a six-storey apartment building with rows of balconies Background: built in 1928 Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 109 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola • cladding: Serizzo Ossola (slab of different shape) • windows: Serizzo Ossola (frame, moulding) • doorway: Serizzo Ossola and Paonazzetto (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows (frame): brick • balconies (bracket, platform): Serizzo Ossola AMPÈRE (VIA) Piscina comunale “G. Romano” Address: via Ampère Building description: a one-storey building as entrance of a municipal swimming pool Background: built in 1928–29 Architect: L.L. Secchi FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • doorway: Rosso Verona (slab) DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-16

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coating: plaster windows (frame): Chiampo (slab)

ARGONNE (VIALE) Quartiere IFACP “Fabio Filzi” Address: viale Argonne, via Birago, via Illirico Building description: a group of ten geometric buildings, aligned north to south Background: built in 1935–38 to house workers Architects: F. Albini, R. Camus and G. Palanti References: Grandi-Pracchi #268; Gramigna-Mazza p. 181; Politecnico #170 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone • windows (frame): white Apuanian marble (slab) • coating: plaster Santi Nereo e Achilleo Address: viale Argonne 56 Building description: a neo-Romanesque three-nave church with a cylindrical dome Background: built in 1938–40 Architect: G. Maggi Reference: Santi p. 57/114 ATRIUM • base: Beola (thick slab) • piers and arches: brick FAÇADE • base (lower part): Beola (slab) • base (upper part): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: brick • cornices: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • pediment: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • portal (main): Serizzo Ossola (moulding) ASCOLI (PIAZZA) Istituto Magistrale “Virgilio” Address: piazza Ascoli 2 Building description: a scholastic building featuring a curvilinear façade and two converging wings Background: built in 1932–34 Architect: R. Gerla References: Grandi-Pracchi #280; Gramigna-Mazza p. 150 CURVED FAÇADE *Ground floor

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• base: Ceppo Iseo (slab), litoceramica • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • windows: Serizzo Ossola (frame, moulding) • doorway with piers (main): clinker (pier cladding), Serizzo Ossola (frame, moulding) • doorway (sides): Serizzo Ossola (frame, moulding) *Other floors • cladding: litoceramica; Ceppo Iseo (vertical strips around the windows, slab) • eaves cornice: Ceppo Iseo (slab) WING FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • windows: Serizzo Ossola (frame, moulding) *Other floors • cladding: litoceramica; Ceppo Iseo (vertical strips around the windows, slab) WING APSES • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • pillars: litoceramica (cladding) • entablature: Ceppo Iseo (slab) BROGGI (VIA) Former Dolce & Gabbana headquarters Address: via Broggi 23 Building description: a two-storey prismatic corporate headquarters set on a street corner Background: built in 2005–06 for the fashion house Dolce & Gabbana Architect: Piuarch Reference: Biraghi-Granato #62 FAÇADES • facing: glass with metallic frame • entrance: Calacatta (single thick slab) BUENOS AIRES (CORSO) Edificio polifunzionale (Palazzo Argentina) Address: corso Buenos Aires 36, via Redi, via Masera, via Broggi Building description: a block-wide edifice including a tall apartment building and different short buildings housing commercial stores and a theatre Background: built in 1947–59 Architects: P. Bottoni and G. Ulrich References: Bottoni #7; Grandi-Pracchi #312; Gramigna-Mazza p. 222; BiraghiGranato #61 FAÇADES (short buildings) • cladding: travertine FAÇADES (tall building) • coating: plaster

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Edificio per abitazioni Address: corso Buenos Aires 75 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with concave and convex volumes in the upper part Background: built in 1927–28 Architects: F. Franco and F. Fumagalli Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 106 FAÇADE • base: stone (slab with painted coat) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco • balconies: stucco and artificial stone CADAMOSTO (VIA) Santa Francesca Romana Address: via Cadamosto 5 Building description: a church with two orders façade and a tall bell tower Background: built from 1622 to 1722 as an Augustinian temple, then transformed and enlarged many times. The façade was added in 1892, the dome in 1932 and the transept in 1959–65 after the destruction of World War II. Architects: Robecchi (1892); O. Scanavini (1932); O. Cabiati and L. Brambilla (1959) References: Fiorio p. 358 FAÇADE *First order • base: concrete (coarse grained) • pilasters, entablature, pediment, etc.: plaster, stucco • coating: plaster *Second order • pilasters: plaster (shaft), Viggiù (capital) • windows (frame): Viggiù • pediment: plaster • vases: Viggiù BELL TOWER • cladding: brick CASATI (VIA) Scuola Primaria Margherita di Savoia e Cardinal Federico Borromeo Address: via Casati 6 Building description: a two-storey scholastic building with a grid of windows Background: built in 1884–86 Architect: A. Savoldi FAÇADES

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base with cellar windows: Ceppo Brembo (squared block; coarse grained in the lower part, medium grained in the upper one) coating: plaster windows (frame): terracotta doorway (frame): Ceppo Brembo (moulding, painted)

CELORIA (VIA) Città degli Studi The urban plan (1912) developed a wide area on the eastern side of Milan for the scientific faculties of Università degli Studi di Milano (founded 1923) together with the faculties of engineering and architecture (Politecnico di Milano). The first group of edifices includes four buildings around a court (Agraria and Veterinaria – via Celoria, via Ponzio, via Botticelli, via Colombo); two buildings (Scienze – via Mangiagalli, via Saldini, via Botticelli). The number of edifices grows continuously to house new faculties and facilities. The names of architects are sometimes not available. Istituto di Agraria Address: via Celoria 2, via Colombo 64 Building description: several pavilions with gables Background: built in 1927–29 for studies of agriculture FAÇADES • coating: plaster • windows (frame): cast stone Istituto di Veterinaria Address: via Celoria 10, via Ponzio Building description: several pavilions with gables Background: built in 1927–29 for veterinary studies FAÇADES • coating: plaster • windows (frame): cast stone Istituto di Matematica Address: via Saldini 50 Building description: a two-storey building featuring a long porch between two rounded corners Background: built in 1927–29 as Facoltà di Scienze (science faculty); then converted for studies of mathematics (Istituto F. Enriques) FAÇADES • porch (piers, arches): artificial stone • coating: plaster (graffito) • windows (frame): cast stone • pilasters: cast stone

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Istituto di Fisiologia, Istituto di Mineralogia Address: via Mangiagalli 32 and via Botticelli 23 Building description: a couple of two-storey buildings with recessed façades Background: built in 1927–29 as Facoltà di Scienze; then converted for studies of physiology and mineralogy FAÇADES • coating: plaster (graffito) • cornices: terracotta • windows (frame): cast stone Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Address: via Mangiagalli 31 Building description: a two-storey building with a loggia Background: built in 1927–29 for studies of biomedicine FAÇADES • coating: plaster • cornices: terracotta • windows (frame): cast stone • columns: artificial stone Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra (Istituto di Geologia) Address: via Mangiagalli 34, piazzale Gorini, via Botticelli Building description: a four-storey building with ribbon windows Background: built in two parts (1960 piazzale Gorini; 1980 via Mangiagalli) for studies of earth sciences FAÇADES • cladding: litoceramica Istituto di Medicina Legale Address: via Mangiagalli 37 Building description: a one-storey building with a façade featuring giant pilasters Background: built in 1935 FAÇADES • base: serpentinite (slab, polished) • pilasters: Botticino (slab, polished) • coating: plaster • cornice: Botticino (moulding) • fence: Serpentine (slab, split face) Istituto di Fisica Address: via Celoria 16, via Ponzio Building description: different two-storey buildings Background: built in 1953 for studies of physics FAÇADES

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cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) cladding (piers): litoceramica

Istituto di Biologia Address: via Celoria 26 Building description: three joined buildings with cubic shape Background: built in 1978–82 for studies of biology Architects: V. Magistretti and F. Soro References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 454; Andreola #89; Biraghi-Granato #70 FAÇADE • cladding: concrete (panels with rough combed finishing), ceramic (tile) • piers: metal Edificio per Aule Address: via Golgi 19 Building description: a massive building on cylindrical piers Background: built in 1996–99 to house student’s halls Architect: F. Soro References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 527 FAÇADE • piers (ground floor): reinforced concrete • cladding: glass block Former Istituto Chimica Industriale Address: via Colombo 81 Building description: a four-storey building with two towers with spires on the sides Background: built in 1924–27 for studies of chemistry, then transformed as Istituto di Ricerche Chimiche “Giuliana Ronzoni” Architect: G.C. Nicoli References: Grandi-Pracchi #177 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete without coating Stazione Sperimentale Industrie Carta e Fibre Tessili Vegetali Address: piazza Leonardo da Vinci 26, via Colombo Building description: a two-storeys building with the entrance on the corner Background: built in 1930 for studies of paper and fibres FAÇADE • base and doorway: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • central window: Serizzo Ossola (column shaft, squared block) Casa dello Studente Address: viale Romagna 62

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Building description: a massive five-storey building with the entrance on a rounded corner Background: built in 1934 as a hostel for students Architect: I. Azimonti FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (squared block) • cladding (other floors): clinker ENTRANCE • columns: Dubino (moulding) • entablature: Ceppo Iseo (squared block) CICERI VISCONTI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Ciceri Visconti 4, 6, 8 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with a long balcony on the first floor Background: built in 1931–32 Architect: F. Belloni Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #210 FAÇADES • base (cladding of piers): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster CICOGNARA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Cicognara 11 Building description: a four-storey apartment building on a street corner Background: built in 1934 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and E. Soncini References: Grandi-Pracchi #218; Gramigna-Mazza p. 155 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): travertine (slab); artificial stone (fake travertine, left sector) • coating (other floors): plaster COMELICO (VIA) Villa Faccincani Address: via Comelico 29 Building description: an L-shaped, one-storey villa with pilasters at the first floor Background: built in 1924–25, a new storey was added later Architect: G. Zanini References: Grandi-Pracchi #172; Gramigna-Mazza p. 94 FAÇADE

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*Ground floor • base: Beola (slab, not original) • coating (rustication): plaster *First floor • coating: plaster • pilasters: stucco CORSICA (VIALE) Beata Vergine Immacolata e Sant’Antonio Address: viale Corsica 68 Building description: a church with a deep niche in the façade Background: built in 1931–32 (foundations and crypt), completed in 1937–38 Architects: L. and F. Nava Reference: Santi p. 53/93 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • cladding (niche): Crevola (slab) • entablature: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • main portal (cladding): Crevola (slab) • portals (frame): Serizzo Ossola (moulding) RIGHT SIDE • base: Beola (thick slab) • cladding: brick CUOCO (PIAZZALE) Quartiere ICP “Maurilio Bossi” (“Molise”) Address: piazzale Cuoco 7, via Faa di Bruno, piazza Insubria, via degli Etruschi, viale Molise Building description: a series of five-storey buildings for the working class Background: built in 1933–38 Architects: C. and M. Mazzocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #265; Gramigna-Mazza p. 180 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): brick • coating (other floors): plaster • main entrance (Cuoco 7): serpentinite (base) DALMAZIA (VIA) San Nicolao della Flue al Quartiere Forlanini Address: via Dalmazia 11 Building description: a huge three-nave church standing on a high pedestal and featuring a curvilinear roof

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Background: built in 1965–69 in the centre of the Quartiere IACP Forlanini, a quarter built since 1960 Architect: I. Gardella References: Fiorio p. 363; Gramigna-Mazza p. 414; Santi p. 56/105; Biraghi-Granato #72 FAÇADE • base and staircase: Beola (thick slab) • coating: plaster INTERIOR • structure (piers and arches): reinforced concrete • altar: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • baptistery (font): Serizzo Ossola (monolithic) FILIPPINO DEGLI ORGANI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Filippino degli Organi 7 Building description: a three-storey apartment building featuring two rows of balconies with squared parapets Background: built in 1940 Architect: G. Minoletti Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #261 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab, polygonal shape) • coating (other floors): plaster • balconies (parapet): concrete FRISI (VIA) Former Cinema Dumont Address: via Frisi 2, via Melzo Building description: a small, nearly triangular building with a decorated doorway Background: built in 1907–08 as a motion picture theatre, then transformed and destined to demolition; now it houses a public library Architect: A. Manfredini References: Grandi-Pracchi #120; Gramigna-Mazza p. 43 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone (coarse grained) • cladding: artificial stone (fine grained) • decorative elements: cast stone GIURIATI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Giuriati 5 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a small atrium and three niches

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Background: built in 1930–31 Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #199; Gramigna-Mazza p. 134 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • atrium (four piers): Valcundria (shaft) • doorway: Valcundria (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster GOLDONI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (“Domus Alba”) Address: via Goldoni 63 Building description: a four-storey apartment building on a street corner Background: built in 1935–36 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and E. Soncini References: Grandi-Pracchi #245; Gramigna-Mazza p. 173 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • doorway: plaster GOZZI (VIA) Autosilo Susa Address: via Gozzi 5 Building description: a multi-storey garage with asymmetrical roof Background: built in 1967–69 Architects: C. Perogalli and A. Mariani Reference: Biraghi-Granato #64 FAÇADE (main building) • cladding: litoceramica (squared tile) FAÇADE (forepart) • facing: glass, metal (frame) JAN (VIA) Casa Boschi – Di Stefano Address: via Jan 15, via Aldrovandi 3, via Giuliano Building description: a three-storey apartment building with bow windows on the corners Background: built in 1929–31, since 1988 it has housed the “Boschi – Di Stefano” painting collection Architect: P. Portaluppi References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 129 FAÇADES (via Jan, via Aldrovandi) *Ground floor

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• base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: Travertino (slab, moulding) • windows: Travertino (slab) • doorway (via Aldrovandi): Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) • doorway (via Jan): Serizzo Ossola (piers, squared block) • cornices: Travertino (moulding) *First floor • windows: travertine (slab, different shape) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: travertine (slab) • balconies: artificial stone (bracket) • eaves cornice: travertine FAÇADE (via Giuliano) *Ground floor • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: artificial stone • windows: plaster • cornices: artificial stone *First floor • windows: plaster *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows: plaster • balconies: artificial stone (bracket) • eaves cornice: travertine BOW WINDOW • windows (ground floor): Serizzo Ossola and Crevola (concentric frame) • windows (other floors): plaster • balconies (bracket and platform): Serizzo Ossola • balconies (parapet): plaster JUVARA (VIA) Former Ufficio d’Igiene (ARPA) Address: via Juvara 22 Building description: a huge research building with regular lines of windows Background: built in 1950 and renovated in 2005–13 Architect: Onsitestudio (2005) Reference: Andrelola #90 FAÇADE • base: Beola • coating: plaster • windows (frame): Chiampo (slab) • windows (panel under the sill): Chiampo (slab, rough finish) • doorway: Alzo (moulding)

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NEW STAIRCASE • cladding: Botticino (slab) LATTANZIO (VIA) San Pio V Address: via Lattanzio 60, via Ennio Building description: a church featuring a tripartite façade Background: built in 1927 Architect: E. Mariani Reference: Santi p. 56/105 FAÇADE and SIDE • cladding: brick LAZIO (VIALE) Santi Silvestro e Martino Address: viale Lazio 19, via Maffei Building description: a church featuring a façade between two towers Background: built in different periods (1937–39, 1943–46 and 1946–72) Architects: M. Cavallé, O. Cabiati and L. Brambilla Reference: Santi p. 57/115 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: brick • porch: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • portal: Alzo (moulding) TOWERS and SIDE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: brick LEONARDO DA VINCI (PIAZZA) Politecnico di Milano Address: piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32 Building description: a group of eight buildings featuring façades with pilasters and arches Background: built in 1913–27 to house the University of Engineering and Technology (founded 1863) according to the plan of the town expansion eastward (1912). Enlarged many times with new buildings to house institutes, halls and facilities. Architects: A. Brusconi and G. Moretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #145; Gramigna-Mazza p. 103 Edificio 1 Rettorato FAÇADES • base: Ghiandone (squared block)

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• cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • pilasters: artificial stone • arches: artificial stone • decorative elements: cast stone • side entrance (Serlian motif): Ghiandone (monolithic shaft) VESTIBULE • columns: Ghiandone (monolithic shaft) Edifici 2–9 (the original buildings were later transformed with the addition of storeys) • • •

base: Ghiandone (squared block) cladding (ground floor): artificial stone coating: plaster

Edificio 11 (Architettura – First building) Address: via Bonardi 3 Building description: a short edifice with polyhedral shape Background: built in 1953–61 Architects: G. Forti, G. Ponti and P. Portaluppi References. Gramigna-Mazza p. 332; Andreola #86; Biraghi-Granato #66 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): concrete (tile) • cladding (upper part): ceramic (tile, horizontal setting) • entrance: piers (metal); Montorfano, Serizzo Ossola, Baveno, Ghiandone, Balma, Granito rosso (floor, slab) • vestibule (floor): malachite (slab) Edificio 11 (Architettura – Second building) Address: via Ampère 2 Building description: a two-storey glass edifice enveloped by a metallic structure Background: built in 1982–85 Architect: V. Viganò References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 456; Andreola #87; Biraghi-Granato #68 • structure: metal (beam) • facing: glass Edificio 13 (Trifoglio) Address: via Bonardi Building description: a tri-lobed edifice shaped as a clover (trifoglio) Background: built in 1961 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli References: Andreola #88; Biraghi-Granato #67 • base: plaster (coating) • cladding. ceramic (rectangular tile)

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Edificio 14 (Nave) Address: via Bonardi Building description: an “L-shaped” edifice with sharp corners resembling a ship (“nave” in Italian) Background: built in 1961 Architect: G. Ponti Reference: Biraghi-Granato #67 • piers: concrete (coarse grained) • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) Edificio 15 (Dipartimento ABC) Address: via Ponzio 31 Building description: a two-storeys building with a recessed entrance Background: built in 1961 Architect: G. Ponti • base: concrete (coarse grained) • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) Edificio 16B (Architettura, third building) Address: via Bonardi Building description: a four-storey edifice of cubic shape Background: built in 2018–21 Architects: Renzo Piano Building Workshop – ODB & Partners References: Biraghi-Granato #69 • facing: glass Edificio 22 (Ingegneria Aerospaziale) Address: via Golgi 40 Building description: a three-storey cubic building on a wider platform Background: built in 1966–68 Architects: C. Buttè and M.C. Litta References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 397 FAÇADES • structure: steel (beam) • facing: glass Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Leonardo da Vinci 3 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with long rows of balconies and piers on the ground Background: built in 1968–71 Architect: G. Mistretta References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 422; Biraghi-Granato #65

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FAÇADE • piers (cladding): Lavarossa – Peperino (slab on reinforced concrete) • balconies: reinforced concrete San Pio X a Città degli Studi Address: piazza Leonardo da Vinci Building description: a small church with a small porch Background: built in 1955 Architect: G. Chinigher Reference: Santi p. 56/106 FAÇADE • cladding: ceramic (squared tile) • porch: reinforced concrete • portal: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) LONGHI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Longhi 7 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a large bow window Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #202; Gramigna-Mazza p. 144 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating: plaster Address: via Longhi 9 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with two lines of balconies and a circular atrium Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: A. Minali References: Grandi-Pracchi #201; Gramigna-Mazza p. 144 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • atrium (piers): travertine (mouldings) Address: via Longhi 11 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a line of recessed balconies Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G. Muzio References: Grandi-Pracchi #200; Gramigna-Mazza p. 144 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • coating: plaster

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doorway: Baveno (moulding) pergola (trellis): artificial stone

MALPIGHI (VIA) Casa Galimberti Address: via Malpighi 3 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with different lines of balconies featuring polychrome figures Background: built in 1902–05 Architect: G.B. Bossi References: Grandi-Pracchi #104; Gramigna-Mazza p. 27; Politecnico #132 FAÇADE *Ground floor • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • decorative elements: artificial stone, ceramic (polychrome tile), metal • balconies: artificial stone (bracket), metal (rail) Casa Guazzoni Address: via Malpighi 12 Building description: a four-storey apartment building, with separated lines of balconies Background: built in 1903–06 Architect: G.B. Bossi References: Grandi-Pracchi #105; Gramigna-Mazza p. 29; Politecnico #132 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • decorative elements: cast stone *Other floors • coating: plaster • balconies: cast stone (statues of “putti” as bracket), metal (pier) • windows: cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone MARCELLO BENEDETTO (VIA) Liceo scientifico Alessandro Volta Address: via Marcello 7 Building description: a three-storey school with a monumental entrance Background: built in 1936 as “Casa del Soldato”, then transformed into a scholastic facility; new wings were added in 1963 and 1970

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Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE (main building) • cladding (ground floor): Ghiandone (slab) • entrance: Ghiandone (slab on piers) • coating (other floors): plaster • window (frame): Ghiandone (slab) MARINAI D’ITALIA (LARGO) Palazzina Liberty Address: largo Marinai d’Italia Building description: a rectangular hall with two apses Background: built in 1908–11 and used as restaurant for the fruit and vegetable market (Verziere) until 1965. Since 1974, it was used as a theatre by Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo together with his wife Franca Rame. Since 1995 it has housesdthe Municipal Orchestra. Architect: A. Migliorini Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • piers: cast stone • entablature: cast stone • frieze: ceramic (coloured and painted tile) • wall clock: cast stone MARTINI (PIAZZALE) Quartiere di case economiche Address: piazzale Martini Building description: a series of eleven apartment buildings (nine to seven storeys) set out on two opposite lines Background: built in 1948–51 Architect: C. Scoccimarro References: Bottoni #13, Grandi-Pracchi #316, Gramigna-Mazza p. 231 FAÇADES *Ground floor • piers: reinforced concrete, litoceramica (cladding, tile) *Other floors • coating: plaster Quartiere ICP “Emilio Melloni” (“Calvairate”) Address: piazzale Martini, via Calvairate, viale Molise, via degli Etruschi Building description: a series of four- to five-storey buildings set on a squared plan with an inner road Background: built in 1928–31

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Architect: G. Broglio Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #164 FAÇADES • base with cellar windows: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • coating (ground floor, rustication): plaster • coating (other floors): plaster • balconies: cast stone MODENA GUSTAVO (VIA) Casa “Marmont” Address: via G. Modena 36 Building description: an “L-shaped” seven-storey apartment building with lines of balconies Background: built in 1933–34 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and E. Soncini References: Grandi-Pracchi #217; Gramigna-Mazza p. 145 FAÇADE • base: travertine (slab) • coating: plaster • doorway: Ceppo Iseo (squared block) • entrance (cladding and stairs): travertine (slab) MOLISE (VIALE) Deposito ATM Molise Address: viale Molise 60, via Lombroso Building description: a huge garage with the entrance on the corner Background: built in 1937–39 to keep vehicles of the Municipal Transport Authority (ATM) Architect: Ufficio Tecnico ATM ENTRANCE (six-storey building) • cladding (ground floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • entrance (two piers): Ceppo Iseo (cladding) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica • window frames: serpentinite (slab) FAÇADES • base: serpentinite (slab, lower part), Ceppo Iseo (slab, upper part) • cladding: litoceramica • coating: plaster Former Mercato del Bestiame, Mercato delle Carni (Macello Municipale) Address: viale Molise 66 Building description: a complex of buildings with two colonnaded entrances Background: built in 1912–24 as a municipal slaughterhouse; unused since 2005 Architect: Ufficio Tecnico Municipale

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FAÇADES • base (lower part): Anzola (squared block) • base (upper part): artificial stone (fake granite) • coating: plaster • porch (entrance): artificial stone (pillars) MONLUÈ (VIA) Abbazia di Monluè Address: via Monluè Building description: a rural monastery including a single-nave church (San Lorenzo) with a tall bell tower Background: the monastery of Umiliati was built in the 13th century, the church was consecrated in 1267, transformed in 1584 and restored in 1877 References: Politecnico #35, Fiori p. 238 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • windows, oculus: terracotta • main portal: Ghiandone (jambs), Serizzo Masino (capital), Serizzo Ossola (lintel) • side portal: Montorfano (frame, moulding) SIDE and APSE • cladding: brick • windows, cornices: terracotta BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • windows, cornices: terracotta NEGROLI (VIA) Casa INCIS Building description: a twelve-storey apartment building featuring two parts together with a one-storey forepart Background: built in 1951–53 Architect: V. Gandolfi Reference: Biraghi-Granato #71 FAÇADES (main buildings) • coating: plaster FAÇADE (forepart) • cladding: ceramic (square tile) NOVELLI (PIAZZA) Comando Prima Regione Aerea Address: piazza Novelli

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Building description: different four-storey military buildings featuring curvilinear façades and a tower on the corner Background: built in 1935–43 as an Air Force headquarters Architect: L.L. Secchi FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): Lasa (slab, diagonal pointed finishing) • cladding: litoceramica • doorways: Lasa (sculpted frame) • stairs: Lasa (thick slab, pointed finishing on the riser) PAREA (VIA) Sacro Cuore al Ponte Lambro Address: via Parea 18 Building description: a church featuring a rectangular hall and a façade accompanied by a semi-circular wall Background: built in 1966 Architect: G. Maffezzoli References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 390; Santi p. 54/97 FAÇADE • coating: plaster (coarse grained) SIDE • coating: plaster (coarse grained) • staircase: Beola (slab, polished finish) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster PASCOLI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (“Residenze Carlo Erba”) Address: via Pascoli 33, piazza Erba 6 Building description: an “S-shaped”, nine-storey apartment building Background: built in 2012–19 on the site of the “Carlo Erba” pharmaceutical plant Architects: P. Eisenman, G. Zuliani and Degli Esposti Architetti Reference: Biraghi-Granato #63 FAÇADES • cladding (ground and first floor): travertine (slab) • coating (second floor): plaster • cladding (upper floors): white veined Apuanian marble (slab) • piers (upper floors): metal (cladding) OLD BUILDING (piazza Erba 6) • base: travertine (slab, face bedding) • cladding: travertine (slab) • decorative elements: travertine (moulding)

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PIAVE (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Piave 20 Building description: an eight-storey building with two lines of angular balconies Background: built in 1947–51 Architects: V. Viganò and C. Pagani References: Grandi-Pracchi #355; Gramigna-Mazza p. 233 FAÇADE • entrance: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster Former Kursaal Diana Address: viale Piave 42, 46 Building description: a four-storey building with a curvilinear façade Background: built in 1907–08 as a theatre, then transformed as a hotel (Sheraton Diana Majestic); this building occupies the site of the “Bagno di Diana”, the first public baths of Milan with a wide swimming pool (1842) Architect: A. Manfredini References: Grandi-Pracchi #119; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 42–43 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • pilasters: artificial stone • balcony (brackets): cast stone • windows (frame): cast stone • cladding (sides): artificial stone • coating: plaster • eaves cornice: cast stone PICCINNI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Piccinni 2, via Monteverdi 1. Building description: two eight-storey apartment buildings joined together by a commercial area Background: built in 1967–70 Architect: Studio BBPR References: Grandi-Pracchi #468; Gramigna-Mazza p. 409 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): concrete (panel, coarse grained) • cladding (other floors): concrete (panel, fine grained) • balconies: reinforced concrete COMMERCIAL AREA (via Piccinni) • cladding (ground floor): concrete (panel, coarse grained) • structure (upper part): reinforced concrete

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PIER LOMBARDO (VIA) Quartiere ICP and former Gruppo fascista “Cesare Battisti” Address: via Vasari 15, via Pier Lombardo 16, largo Parenti 1, via Sabina Building description: a huge five-storey apartment building with long rows of balconies; the rear part consists of a series of short buildings (Gruppo Cesare Battisti). Background: built in 1933–34, since 1972 the rear part hhas oused “Teatro Franco Parenti” (Salone Pier Lombardo). The theatre was later transformed (2004–08). Architects: G. Broglio (1933); M. De Lucchi (2004) References: Grandi-Pracchi #267; Gramigna-Mazza p. 92; Biraghi-Granato #51 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • doorways: Ceppo Iseo (slab) *First floor • balconies (balustrade): artificial stone (fake conglomerate) *Other floors • cladding: litoceramica Piscina comunale G. Caimi Address: via Botta 16 (close to Gruppo “Cesare Battisti”) Building description: a one-storey building with a small tower Background: built in 1933–34 as part of Gruppo “Cesare Battisti; transformed as a municipal swimming pool after World War II; connected to Teatro Franco Parenti as “Bagni misteriosi” (2013–16) Architects: G. Broglio (1933); M. De Lucchi 8 (2013) FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: litoceramica • windows (frame): serpentinite (slab) • entrance: serpentinite (frame, slab); artificial stone (piers, painted like serpentinite) PINAROLI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Pinaroli 3 Building description: a huge six-storey apartment building with shops on the ground floor Background: built in 1929 for the “Cooperativa Case per Combattenti” (houses for veterans) Architects: E.A. Griffini and G. Manfredi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #195 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola • cladding (piers, ground floor): brick • cladding (first and second floors): brick • doorway with pediment: stucco

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coating (other floors): plaster balconies with pediment: stucco

PISACANE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Pisacane 12 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a central line of balconies Background: built in 1901–03 Architect: A. Menni References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 88 #99; Gramigna-Mazza p. 15 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cladding (ground floor, rustication): artificial stone • doorway (lintel): cast stone • coating (other floors): plaster • windows (frame): cast stone • balconies (bracket): cast stone • eaves cornice: cast stone Casa Balzarini Address: via Pisacane 16 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a long row of balconies Background: built in 1902 Architect: A. Fermini References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 89 #100; Gramigna-Mazza p. 14 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone (slab made of fragments of Ceppo Iseo) • coating (other floors): plaster • doorway, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone • ornamental reliefs: cast stone Casa Cambiaghi Address: via Pisacane 18–20 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with peacocks on the windows Background: built in 1902 Architect: A. Fermini References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 89 #101; Gramigna-Mazza p. 15 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • coating: plaster (different colours) • doorway, windows, balconies, eaves cornice: cast stone • ornamental reliefs: cast stone

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Casa Cambiaghi Address: via Pisacane 22 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with tripartite decoration Background: built in 1903–04 Architect: U. Stacchini References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 89 #102; Gramigna-Mazza p. 23 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • cladding (side parts): brick • coating (central part): plaster • windows, balconies: cast stone • eaves cornice: wood on cast stone brackets Casa Crocchini Address: via Pisacane 24 Building description: a four-storey apartment building featuring a central part with balconies Background: built in 1901–03 Architect: A. Menni References: Grandi-Pracchi p. 89 #103; Gramigna-Mazza p. 15 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • coating (ground floor, rustication): plaster • cladding (central part): brick • coating (side parts): plaster • doorway, windows, balconies: cast stone • ornamental reliefs: cast stone Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Pisacane 25 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with narrow windows Background: built in 1994–96 Architect: L. Caccia-Dominioni Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 517 FAÇADE • base: trachyte (slab) • doorway (jambs) and side doors (lintels): trachyte (squared block) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) San Vincenzo de’ Paoli Address: via Pisacane 32 Building description: a two-storey building featuring rows of windows and including a church with a porch Background: built in 1963–64

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Architects: L. Mattioni and F. Terrosi Reference: Santi p. 56/106 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • porch (cladding): travertine (slab on concrete piers) REGINA GIOVANNA (VIALE) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Regina Giovanna 39 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a partially recessed façade Background: built in 1949–50 Architect: U. Faccio Reference: Pierini-Isastia p. 214 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): metal (on piers) • coating (other floors): plaster • cladding (recessed entrance): Calacata (slab) ROMAGNA (VIALE) Former Istituto Autonomo Case Popolari Address: viale Romagna 24–26 Building description: a tower with regular series of vertical posts among the windows Background: built in 1960–63 as the headquarters of the IACP (Istituto Autonomo Case Popolari), now ALER (Azienda Lombarda Edilizia Residenziale) Architect: C. Pea References: Grandi-Pracchi #411; Gramigna-Mazza p. 352 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • facing: synthetic material, glass • entrance piers (cladding): Dubino (slab) Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Romagna 56/3 (piazza Giolitti) Building description: a seven-storey apartment building featuring two façades Background: built in 1950–51 Architect: G. Gho FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Verona (slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster

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ROSSELLI FRATELLI (VIA) Madonna della Medaglia Miracolosa (New Church) Address: via Fratelli Rosselli 6 Building description: a church featuring a porch and an undulated roof Background: built in 1962 Architects: L. Grigioni and G. Giani References: Santi p. 54/95 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • porch (piers): reinforced concrete • staircase: travertine (slab) San Vittore e i Quaranta Martiri Address: viale Lucania 18 (via Fratelli Rosselli) Building description: a small church close to Madonna della Medaglia Miracolosa Background: built in 1928, disused since 1962 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • pilasters: artificial stone, cast stone (capitals) • coating: plaster • arch and pediment: artificial stone SALDINI (VIA) Dio Padre a Città Studi Address: via Saldini 26 Building description: a simple chapel located in an apartment building Background: built in 1956 Architect: E. Cavalletti Reference: Santi p. 54/94 FAÇADE • cladding: red granite of Finland (slab) • side piers (cladding): Lasa (slab) SALOMONE (VIA) San Galdino Address: via Salomone 23 Building description: a squared church featuring a pyramidal roof and a porch Background: built in 1987

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Architects: C. Bassi and G. Boschetti Reference: Santi p. 55/101 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • porch: reinforced concrete • staircase: Porfido Trentino (slab) SAN GREGORIO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via San Gregorio 3 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with recessed upper floors and balconies on the side façade Background: built in 1958–59 Architect: V. Magistretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #402; Gramigna-Mazza p. 316 FAÇADES • porch: Sardinia white granite (slab on reinforced concrete) • cladding (ground floor): Sardinia white granite (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster Former Lazzaretto Address: via San Gregorio 5 Building description: a quadrangular edifice (each side about 370 m long) including small rooms surrounded by a porch and opened on a squared space with a church located in the centre Background: built in 1485–1523, out of the urban walls, to house infectious diseases. The precinct was firstly crossed by the railway viaduct (1858) and then almost completely demolished (1882); the area was occupied by regular blocks of apartment buildings. The sole remain is a short fragment of the north-eastern porch (now housing the Russian church). Architect: L. Palazzi Reference: Politecnico #101 PORCH outside • cladding: brick • decorative elements: terracotta • chimneys: brick PORCH inside • cladding: brick • coating: plaster • arches: terracotta • columns: Serizzo Ossola (base, monolithic shaft), Saltrio (capital) or Baveno (monolithic shaft), Ghiandone (base, capital) • entablature: terracotta

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San Gregorio Magno Address: via San Gregorio 24 Building description: a neo-Romanesque church with colonnaded porch Background: built in 1905–08 Architects: A. Campanini, F. Solmi and C. De Micheli References: Fiorio p. 355; Santi p. 55/103 FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • cladding (central part): Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, thick slab) • buttresses: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo (thick slab) • cladding (side): brick • framework: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • arcaded gallery: Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shaft) • rose window: Viggiù (moulding) PORCH • columns: Ghiandone (pedestal, moulding), Musso (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (base and capital, moulding) FENCE • base: Ceppo Brembo (coarse grained, squared block) • piers: Ceppo Brembo (fine grained, moulding) SIDOLI (VIA) Santa Croce Address: via Sidoli 6 Building description: a church with nave, aisles and colonnaded porch Background: built in 1905–06 Architect: C. Arpesani Reference: Fiorio p. 354; Santi p. 56/110 PORCH • staircase: Montorfano • columns: Serizzo Ossola (monolithic shafts); Montorfano (monolithic shafts) • piers: Montorfano (monolithic shafts) • side balusters: Candoglia (moulding) • floor: Bardiglio, white Apuanian marble (slab) FAÇADE • cladding: Moncervetto (slab) • cladding: glass (mosaic of the upper part) • pediment: white Apuanian marble (decorative element) • portal (main): red granite of Sweden (frame) • portals (side): red granite of Sweden (frame) INTERIOR • columns and piers: Ghiandone (shaft); white Apuanian marble (base, capital)

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cladding: Verona (slab) floor: Bardiglio, Repen (slab) baptistery: Rosso Verona (column shaft)

TRICOLORE (PIAZZA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: piazza Tricolore 1, 3 Building description: a couple of nine-storey apartment buildings with bow windows Background: built in 1947–48 Architect: P. Chiolini References: Bottoni #10, Gramigna-Mazza pp. 150–51 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Botticino (slab) *Other floors • cladding: ceramic (small square tile) TUNISIA (VIALE) San Carlo al Lazzaretto Address: viale Tunisia, via Lecco Building description: octagonal church; the spacing between columns was originally opened, then it was walled up Background: built in 1585–92 on the site of the Santa Maria della Sanità (located at the centre of Lazzaretto and demolished after the pestilence of 1576); then transformed a few times Architect: Pellegrini References: Politecnico #101; Fiorio p. 193 FAÇADES • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Saltrio (base, capital) • cornerstones: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • portal: Montorfano (moulding) Piscina comunale “Roberto Cozzi” Address: viale Tunisia 35 Building description: a two-storey sport facility with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1934 as a municipal swimming pool Architect: L.L. Secchi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 154 FAÇADE • base and pilasters: Travertino (squared block) • cladding: litoceramica • entrance: Travertino (slab)

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Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Tunisia 50 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with projecting balconies in the upper part Background: built in 1935–36 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Grandi-Pracchi #242; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 150–51 FAÇADES • cladding: Travertino (slab) TURCHINO (VIA DEL) Quartiere Municipale “Ettore Ponti” Address: via del Turchino, via Maspero, via Varsavia Building description: a series of four-storey buildings for workers Background: built in 1938–41 Architects: F. Albini, R. Camus and G. Palanti Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 181 FAÇADES • coating: plaster Sant’Eugenio Address: via del Turchino 9 Building description: a church featuring a wide window with coloured glasses Background: built in 1958 Architect: A. Galesio Reference: Santi p. 56/109 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • staircase: Baveno (moulding) UNGHERIA (VIALE) Beata Vergine Addolorata in Morsenchio Address: viale Ungheria, via Bonfadini 117 Building description: a church featuring a squared façade and a tall bell tower Background: built in 1959 Architect: E. Villa Reference: Santi p. 53/93 FAÇADE • cladding: artificial stone (fake travertine) • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) SIDES

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• base: artificial stone (fake travertine) • masonry: brick BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • coating (windows): plaster XXII MARZO (CORSO) Santa Maria del Suffragio Address: corso XXII Marzo Building description: a church with nave, aisles, transept and bell tower Background: built in 1892–96, the façade was achieved in 1927 Architects: A. Parrocchetti (1892); S.M. Chiappetta (1927) Reference: Fiorio p. 354 FAÇADE • base (lower part): Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • base (upper part): Baveno (squared block) • cladding: Verona white, Rosso Verona (slab) • cladding (side parts): brick • portals: Verona Bianco (base); Verona Rosso (jamb) LEFT SIDE • masonry: brick INTERIOR • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft) BELL TOWER • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • portal: Ceppo Brembo (mouldingi) • coating: plaster Preziosissimo Sangue di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo alla Senavra Address: corso XXII Marzo 50, via Cipro 8 Building description: a church with a squared façade and three portals Background: built in 1954, the name “Senavra” recall a mental illness hospital built in this area in the 18th century Architect: G. Maggi Reference: Santi p. 54/97 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • pilasters: reinforced concrete • entablature: cast stone Former Società Anonima Milanese Industria Salumi e Formaggi Address: corso XXII Marzo 59 Building description: a huge industrial building with a recessed central part and two projecting wings Background: built in 1910 as a factory for cheese and salami, then transformed to house municipal facilities Architect: G. Mentasti

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Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • coating: plaster • windows: cast stone ZAROTTO (VIA) Casa Albergo Address: via Zarotto 8, via Lazzaretto 8 Building description: a six-storey building showing two opposite prismatic volumes with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1947–50 as a house-hotel, then transformed as a hotel (Accor – Ibis) Architect: L. Moretti References: Grandi-Pracchi #314; Gramigna-Mazza p. 225 FAÇADE via Zarotto *Ground floor • base: Beola (slab, quarry faced) • coating: artificial stone (fake diorite) *Other floors • coating: plaster • windows (lower part): travertine (slab, quarry face, face bedding) PESCHIERA BORROMEO A municipality (population circa 24,000 inhabitants) located east of Milan’s outskirts, about 12 km from Milan’s centre, on the road to Paullo and Crema. The Borromeo’s Castle (14th century) shows four angular towers. SAN FRANCESCO D’ASSISI (VIA) Santi Martino e Riccardo Pampuri Address: via San Francesco d’Assisi 1 Building description: a squared church with four angular towers Background: built in 1985–92 Architect: G. Canella TOWERS • masonry: brick TRUSSED ROOF (between towers) • structure: wood (beam) SEGRATE A town (population circa 35,000 inhabitants) close to the eastern border of the Municipality of Milan, located 9 km east of Milan’s centre on the way to Brescia and Verona, to Trento and Brennero or Venice and Trieste (railway trunk line; motorway A4; Strada Statale 11 Padana Superiore). The increase in the population in the last decades of the 20th century involved the construction of several new quarters of apartment buildings, administrative facilities and some corporate headquarters.

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IDROSCALO (CIRCONVALLAZIONE) Le 4 Porte Business Park Address: Circonvallazione Idroscalo Building description: four five-storey multi-tenant buildings around a nearly squared court Background: a first edifice (IBM Italia headquarters) was built in 1968–75 and was demolished after a fire (2000); a second headquarters was built in 2002–04, then transformed (2017–20) as a business park Architects: M. Zanuso and P. Crescini (1968); Isolarchitetti (2002); Il Prisma (2017) References: Grandi-Pracchi #510 FAÇADES • cladding: artificial stone (slab, different colour) • facing, aerial bridges: glass, metal (structure) RIVOLTANA (VIA) Gruppo Mondadori Address: via Rivoltana 1 Building description: a series of huge arches supporting a five-storey prismatic building with a separate cylindrical staircase; two short and curvilinear buildings are set on both sides of the main building Background: built in 1967–75 as the headquarters of the editorial group Arnoldo Mondadori Architect: O. Niemeyer References: Grandi-Pracchi #509; Andreola #154; Biraghi-Granato #139 FAÇADES • arches: reinforced concrete • facing (prismatic building): glass ADDITION Building description: two new glassy buildings, together an older one, connected by a wide shelter creating a quadrilateral shape Background: built in 2005–07 as a complete transformation of the ancient Cascina Tregarezzo Architect: W. Tscholl Reference: Andreola #155 FAÇADE • structure: metal • facing: glass • shelter: metal XXV APRILE (VIA) Biblioteca comunale Address: via XXV Aprile Building description: three rounded volumes with a colonnaded façade Background: built in 1963–66 as a municipal building

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Architects: G. Canella, M. Achilli, D. Brigidini and L. Lazzari References: Grandi-Pracchi #521; Biraghi-Granato #137 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete (with plaster) • staircase: coarse-grained mortar (rectangular slab) Monumento al Partigiano Address: via XXV Aprile Building description: a fountain with three superimposed geometric volumes Background: built in 1965 Architect: A. Rossi References: Grandi-Pracchi #523; Biraghi-Granato #138 ELEMENTS • structure: reinforced concrete

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The southern part of Milan’s area was historically scarcely populated in comparison with the northern one, as a consequence of humid climate and frequent fogs. This territory was dedicated to the agriculture, exploiting the opportunities of a highly developed hydraulic system (rivers, springs, fountains, irrigation canals). Some municipalities of the surroundings are also reported (San Donato Milanese, Opera, etc.). ANTONINI (VIA) Ricevitrice Elettrica Sud Address: via Antonini, via Lampedusa Building description: an “L-shaped” edifice featuring high windows Background: built in 1933–34 as an electric power plant Architect: C. Pasini Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it ENTRANCE FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: travertine (slab) • cladding: artificial stone (fake travertine, upper part) • windows: Mergozzo (slab) SIDE FAÇADES • base: Ceppo Iseo (fragment of slab) • coating: plaster (fake travertine) • windows: artificial stone (slab) ARGELATI (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Argelati 28, via A.C. Fumagalli Building description: seven six-storey apartment buildings with a multi-angular profile Background: built in 1958–72 Architects: F. Albini and F. Helg References: Grandi-Pracchi #414; Gramigna-Mazza p. 406 FAÇADES DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-17

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structure: reinforced concrete (pier, coarse grain size) cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile)

ASSUNTA (PIAZZA DELLA) Santa Maria Assunta al Vigentino Address: piazza dell’Assunta Building description: a church featuring two orders and a porch Background: built in the early 17th century FAÇADE • pilasters, entablature, windows, pediment: stucco • coating: plaster PORCH • columns: Baveno (pedestal, monolithic shaft); Boden (base); Viggiù (capital) • pediment: plaster (coating) BESSARIONE (VIA) Ognissanti Address: via Bessarione 25 Building description: a church featuring a high metallic spire in the centre of the façade Background: built in 1974 Architect: L. Del Bufalo Reference: Santi p. 54/96 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • spire: metal • portal: artificial stone, cast stone BO (VIA) Parallelo (Grattacielo Orizzontale) Address: via Bo 11 Building description: a “V-shaped” three-storey building supported by huge “pilotis” Background: built in 2009–12 as the headquarters of BNP Paribas Real Estate Architect: Mario Cucinella Architects Reference: Andreola #104 FAÇADES • pilotis (ground floor): reinforced concrete • facing: glass Istituto Universitario Lingue Moderne (IULM) Address: via Bo, via Filargo Building description: a complex of university buildings

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Background: built in 1988 and frequently increased Architects: L. Guiducci and R. Guiducci Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 495 *Edificio 1 (via Bo 1, 1993) • base: Botticino (slab) • cladding: brick *Edificio 2 (via Bo 8) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick *Edificio 3 (via Filargo 20) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick *Edificio 4 (via Bo 4) • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick *Edificio 7 (via Filargo 38, via Russoli 1, via Valla) Background: built in 2020 • cladding: synthetic material (panel) • cladding (via Filargo 38, ground floor): Peperino (slab) • cladding (other floors): brick *Knowledge Transfer Centre (via Bo 7) Building description: a tower (library) featuring different façades and irregular staircases, together with halls, auditorium and workshops Background: built in 2003–15 Architect: 5+1 AA Reference: Andreola #103; Biraghi-Granato #121 TOWER • cladding (north): glass block • coating: plaster BORROMINI (VIA) Santa Maria di Caravaggio Address: via Borromini 5 Building description: a neo-Romanesque church featuring a banded tripartite façade Background: built in 1907–11 Architect: C. Arpesani References: Fiorio p. 355; Santi p. 57/112 FAÇADE *First order • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • buttresses: different igneous stones (Montorfano, Ghiandone) • cladding: brick, stone (alternating bands) • engaged columns: Candoglia, Botticino, Rosso Verona, Bardiglio (moulding) • portal (main): Botticino, Viggiù (pier, column shaft); Viggiù (base, capital, arch); Ghiandole (lintel)

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portals (side): Botticino (pier, capital left portal); veined marble (capital right portal); Viggiù (lintel) *Second order • superimposed galleries: Ghiandone, Baveno, Balma, Viggiù (columns); brick (cladding) • pediment: brick SIDE • cladding BELL TOWER • cladding: brick CALINDRI (VIA) The Sign Address: via Calindri Building description: three corporate headquarters (eleven, nine and three storeys) set around a square and featuring narrow windows Background: built in 2018–22 as a transformation of an industrial area (Fonderia Vedani) Architect: CMR Massimo Roj Architects FAÇADES • facing: metal (panel), glass CARLO D’ADDA (VIA) San Cipriano Address: via Carlo d’Adda 31 Building description: a church featuring a double staircase Background: built in 1964–66 Architect: E. Villa Reference: Santi p. 55/99 FAÇADE • staircase: ceramic (pyramidal tile) • lower part with doors: ceramic (pyramidal tile) • upper part: plaster (coating) CASSONI (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Cassoni 8–12 Building description: three apartment buildings with angular parts connected by cylindrical staircases Background: built in 1962–72 (Cooperativa “Un Tetto”) Architects: V. Gregotti, L. Meneghetti and G. Stoppino References: Grandi-Pracchi #446; Gramigna-Mazza p. 429; Politecnico #184; Andreola #108; Biraghi-Granato #125

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FAÇADES • cladding: concrete (vertical panel) • coating: plaster CHIARADIA (VIA) Santa Maria Liberatrice Address: piazza Chiaradia Building description: a church featuring a quadrangular screen before the façade Background: built in 1958 Architect: E. Cerutti Reference: Santi p. 57/112 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding (lower part): Beola (slab) • cladding (upper part): brick SIDE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding (lower part): Beola (slab) • cladding (upper part): brick SCREEN • structure: reinforced concrete • panels: glass (tessera) • panels: air brick CHIESA ROSSA (VIA DELLA) Chiesa Rossa (Santa Maria alla Fonte) Address: via della Chiesa Rossa 55 Building description: a single nave church with a semicircular apse and a short tower Background: already standing in the late 10th century, transformed in the 14th century and heavily restored in 1966 Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • portal: Ceppo Brembo (jamb), brick (arch) • cladding: brick SIDES and APSE • cladding: brick • windows: Angera (frame) COLLETTA (VIA) Santi Angeli Custodi Address: via Colletta 21 Building description: a church featuring two squared volumes

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Background: built in 1965 Architects: C. Bassi and G. Boschetti Reference: Santi p. 57/113 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • staircase: Porfido Trentino (lab) COL MOSCHIN (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Col Moschin 3 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with regular lines of windows and balconies Background: built in 1939–40 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Grandi-Pracchi #260; Gramigna-Mazza p. 194 FAÇADE • doorway (frame): Baveno (slab) • cladding: brick • windows (ground and first floors): plaster (frame) CREMA (VIA) Sant’Andrea Address: via Crema 22 Building description: a church featuring a gigantic arch with pediment Background: built in 1900–04 Architect: C. Nava Reference: Santi p. 56/107 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • main portal: reinforced concrete (porch), Ghiandone (frame), cast stone (ornament) • pilasters and central arch: brick, Botticino (voussoir) • pediment: Botticino (moulding) • side portals: Ghiandone (frame), cast stone (ornament) • pilasters and side arches: brick, Botticino (capital) SIDE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: brick DE SANCTIS (VIA) Casa VEDEME Address: via De Sanctis 20

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Building description: a three-storey apartment building with lines of squared balconies Background: built in 1940–42 Architects: P. Lingeri, A Magnaghi and M. Terzaghi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #263; Gramigna-Mazza p. 201 FAÇADES • piers: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster FERABOLI (VIA) San Barnaba al Gratosoglio Address: via Feraboli 27 Building description: a church featuring a façade with porch and pediment Background: built in 1943–46 Architects: G. Polvara and G. Bettoli Reference: Santi p. 54/98 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster • portal: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • two separate columns before the façade: Montorfano (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) ISARCO (LARGO) Fondazione Prada Address: largo Isarco 2 Building description: a series of buildings including a pavilion for temporary exhibitions (Podium), a tower for the permanent collection of contemporary art (Torre), a movie theatre (Cinema), etc. Background: a former distillery (Società Italiana Spiriti, 1910), transformed as a cultural centre in 2008 Architect: OMA (Rem Koolhaas) Reference: Andreola #99; Biraghi-Granato #50 *Ancient buildings (Biblioteca, Bar, Sud, Cisterna, Nord) • coating: plaster • windows: artificial stone *Podium (2008) • cladding: metal (panel, spongy surface) • coating (four-storey tower): golden leaf • floor: travertine (slab) *Cinema (2008) • cladding: metal (panel, mirror surface) *Torre (2018)

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cladding: concrete (panel), glass block floor: travertine (slab, different varieties)

LODI (PIAZZALE) Former Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri (TIBB) Address: piazzale Lodi, viale Umbria, via Sannio Building description: a block-wide corporate building featuring three or four storeys Background: built in 1909–18 as an electric engines firm, then enlarged many times (1919, 1922, 1924); transformed in the late 20th century as the headquarters of a corporation Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • coating: plaster • windows: cast stone • entrance (Ingresso Operai – via Sannio): Baveno (columns) MAHLER (LARGO) Auditorium di Milano Address: largo Mahler, corso San Gottardo, via Conchetta, via Torricelli Building description: a theatrical building connected to a six-storey apartment building Background: built around 1920 as a theatre; transformed in 1937 as “Cinema Massimo”; transformed once again to house the Auditorium di Milano (Orchestra Sinfonica “Giuseppe Verdi” or “LaVerdi”), since October 1999 Architects: A. Rimini (1937); Studio Marzorati (1999) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES (theatre) • base: trachyte (slab) • cladding: litoceramica • door: Verona (slab) FAÇADE (apartments) • cladding (ground floor): Rosso Verona (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster • windows (frame): litoceramica MISSAGLIA (VIA DEI) Quartiere IACP “Gratosoglio” Address: via dei Missaglia, via Saponaro Building description: a series of tall buildings featuring reinforced concrete structures, concrete panel claddings and plaster coatings Background: built in 1962–72 Architects: L. Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E. Peressutti, E.N. Rogers (Studio BBPR) References: Grandi-Pracchi #478; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 426–27

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MONTE PERALBA (VIA) Sacra Famiglia a Rogoredo Address: via Monte Peralba 15 Building description: a church with tripartite façade Background: built in 1907–11 Architects: O. Benedetti and A. Casati Reference: Santi p. 54/97 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone (fake Baveno) • cladding: brick • portals (columns): cast stone • windows (frame): cast stone SIDES • cladding: brick BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • coating (corners): plaster MONTEGANI (VIA) Santa Maria Annunciata in Chiesa Rossa Address: via Montegani, via Neera 24 Building description: a church featuring a high porch with rectangular piers Background: built in 1931–32, the porch was built in 1960 Architect: G. Muzio References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 135; Fiorio p. 357; Santi p. 56/110 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • masonry: brick • portals: Serizzo Ossola (mouding) PORCH • base: Beola (slab) • central piers: Galleggione (cladding, thick slab) • side piers: brick • ceiling: reinforced concrete SIDE (via Neera) • base: Beola (slab) • masonry: brick SIDE ENTRANCE (via Neera) • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: brick • columns: Baveno (monolithic shaft, capital) • lintel: Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) BAPTISTERY (via Neera) • base: Beola (slab) • masonry: brick

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INTERIOR • columns: Ghiandone (monolithic shaft) • piers: Ghiandone (squared block) • fllor: Botticino (slab) MURATORI (VIA) Complesso polifunzionale Address: via Muratori 27–29, via Friuli 23, 27 Building description: two eight-storey apartment buildings, each made of five joined edifices, together with a garage Background: built in 1966–69 Architects: V. Passarelli, F. Passarelli, L. Passarelli and G. Chiodi References: Grandi-Pracchi #463; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 404–405; Andreola #96; BiraghiGranato #52 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick, metal NAVIGLIO GRANDE (ALZAIA) Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande Building description: a church featuring an incomplete tripartite façade Background: built in 1901–09 Architect: C. Nava References: Fiorio p. 351; Santi p. 57/112 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick, often set in alternating lines (in expectation of stone slabs) • main portal (frame): Montorfano (moulding) San Cristoforo sul Naviglio Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande Building description: two churches joined along a side, each with its own façade Background: the left church, together with the portal, was built in the 11th century; the right church (Ducal chapel, featuring narrow windows) was built in the 14th century References: Politecnico #24; Fiorio p. 309 FAÇADE (left) • coating: plaster on brickwork • portal: terracotta • rose: terracotta • decorative elements: terracotta FAÇADE (right) • coating: plaster on brick • window: terracotta

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• decorative elements: terracotta SIDES • cladding: brick • decorative elements: terracotta • window (right side): Ceppo Brembo (frame, moulding) INTERIOR • piers: plaster on brick (central pier) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick OLIVETTI (PIAZZA) Symbiosis A group of six buildings developed on the site of a former industrial area, the group is still in progress to house a corporate headquarters. *FastWeb headquarters Address: piazza Olivetti 3, via Orobia Building description: a five-storey corporate headquarters set in two edifices with crossshaped supports (edifice A+B) Background: built in 2017–20 Architects: A. Citterio and P. Viel References: FAÇADES • piers (pilotis): reinforced concrete • facing (ground floor): glass • cladding: Aurisina (thick slab) PALMIERI (VIA) Quartiere Stadera (former Quartiere ICP XXVIII Ottobre) Addresses: via Palmieri 1–11 and 6–22; via Barrili 5–21 and 6–20; via Neera 7–15 Building description: a series of four-storey apartment buildings Background: built in 1928–28 to house workers Architect: G. Broglio References: Grandi-Pracchi #162; Gramigna-Mazza p. 92 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone; fake conglomerate (via Palmieri 5, 9; via Barrili 20; via Neera 15) • coating: plaster PEZZOTTI (VIA) Santi Quattro Evangelisti Address: via Pezzotti 53 Building description: a church featuring five statues on the top of the façade

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Background: built in 1954 Architect: G. Muzio Reference: Santi p. 57/115 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick (decorative patterns) • portals (frame, pediment): Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • statues and niches: reinforced concrete QUARANTA (VIA) Former Forno Automatico Continuo Address: via Quaranta 43 Building description: a massive edifice with arches in the upper part Background: built in 1925 as a municipal oven, then transformed as a deposit of magazines of the municipal library (Deposito periodici, Biblioteca Comunale Centrale) Architects: E. Cardani and M. Faravelli Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster RIPAMONTI (VIA) Madonna di Fatima Address: via Ripamonti, via Val di Sole Building description: a church featuring a tall spire on the dome Background: built in 1961 Architect: C.E. Lenti Reference: Santi p. 54/96 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: brick • spire with statues: reinforced concrete PORCH • piers: Serizzo Ossola (cladding on reinforced concrete) • entablature: plaster (coating on reinforced concrete) Quartiere comunale Ripamonti Address: via Ripamonti 36–38 Building description: two three-storey apartment buildings with regular rows of windows Background: built in 1905–08 to house workers Architect: G. Ferrini

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References: Grandi-Pracchi #148; Gramigna-Mazza p. 35 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: artificial stone • coating (rustication): plaster *Other floors • coating: plaster • balcony: cast stone ROSA (PIAZZALE) San Michele Arcangelo e Santa Rita Address: piazzale Rosa 8 Building description: a single-nave church with hemispherical dome Background: built in 1930–33 Architect: F. Pasquè Reference: Santi p. 56/104 FAÇADE • base: Vicenza (slab) • cladding: brick INTERIOR • cladding (lower part): travertine (slab) SAN GIACOMO (VIA) Sant’Antonio Maria Zaccaria Address: via San Giacomo 9 Building description: a church featuring a pyramidal dome Background: built in 1966–68 Architect: V. Gandolfi Reference: Santi p. 56/108 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster • pavement: Serizzo Ossola (slab) SAN GOTTARDO (CORSO) San Gottardo al Corso Address: corso San Gottardo 4 Building description: a single-nave church with a two orders façade Background: the first edifice was built in the 13th century, then transformed around 1740, enlarged around 1832–36; the façade was built in 1895–96

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Architects: G. Castiglione (1740); C. Cereda (1832); C. Nava (1895) Reference: Fiorio p. 352 FAÇADE *First order • base: artificial stone • columns: cast stone • pilasters (first order): artificial stone • portals: cast stone • entablature and pediment: artificial stone *Second order • pilasters: artificial stone • coating: plaster • pediment: artificial stone • reliefs, statues and obelisks: cast stone SAN GREGORIO BARBARIGO (VIA) San Gregorio Barbarigo Address: via San Gregorio Barbarigo Building description: a church featuring a raised porch Background: built in 1963–64 Architect: G. Albricci Reference: Santi p. 55/103 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • porch (columns): reinforced concrete • porch (entablature): metal • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) SANTA RITA DA CASCIA (VIA) Santa Rita da Cascia Address: via Santa Rita da Cascia Building description: a sanctuary with a tripartite façade Background: built in 1939–54 Architect: G. Invitti Reference: Santi p. 57/113 FAÇADE • base: serpentine (slab) • cladding (central part, pediment): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (side parts): brick • side portals: serpentine (moulding, outer jambs and lintel); serpentine (moulding, inner jamb and lintel) • main portal: serpentine (high curvilinear element); serpentine (jambs and lintel)

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SIDE • cladding (lower part): brick • coating (clearstory): plaster SAN VIGILIO (VIA) Former Centro Assistenza Paesi Africani Address: via San Vigilio 10 Building description: a “Y-shaped” college building with long façades featuring a stepping motif Background: built in 1971–74, later transformed as “Collegio di Milano” for students Architect: M. Zanuso References: Grandi-Pracchi #513; Gramigna-Mazza p. 440; Andreola #107; Biraghi-Granato #122 FAÇADES • cladding: brick • balconies (parapet cap): travertine (slab) Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio I Address: via San Vigilio, via San Paolino Building description: four long apartment buildings (six storeys) with a curvilinear plan Background: built in 1962–66 Architect: A. Arrighetti References: Grandi-Pracchi #480; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 376–77; Andreola #106; BiraghiGranato #123 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio II Address: via De Nicola, via de Pretis Building description: a group (six) of six-storey buildings with recessed balconies Background: built in 1968–71 Architect: A. Arrighetti References: Grandi-Pracchi #480; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 376–77; Biraghi-Granato #123 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster San Giovanni Bono al Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio Address: via San Vigilio Building description: a church featuring a pyramidal façade Background: built in 1968 Architect: A. Arrighetti

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References: Santi p. 55/102 FAÇADE • facing: reinforced concrete (no coating) The rhomb-shaped fountain in front of the church shows an edge made of Baveno (polished slab). SAPONARO (VIA) Santa Maria Madre della Chiesa Address: via Saponaro 28 Building description: a church featuring a wide roof and a recessed façade between two side buildings Background: built in 1968 Architect: L. Belgiojoso Reference: Santi p. 57/112 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • pavement: Porfido Trentino (cube, slab) SARFATTI (VIA) Università Commerciale “Luigi Bocconi” A series of university buildings spread on a wide area where this private university, promoted by Ferdinando Bocconi for economic studies; moved in 1941 from the first seat of via Statuto (1902). *Main building Address: via Sarfatti 25, via Bocconi, via Toniolo, via Gobbi. Building description: a prismatic five-storey building including a porch connected to three other buildings on a cross plan Background: built in 1937–41, then enlarged Architects: G. Pagano Pogatschnig and G.G. Predaval References: Bottoni #53, Grandi-Pracchi #252; Gramigna-Mazza p. 196; Andreola #100 FAÇADE (via Sarfatti) • cladding (ground floor): Finale (slab) • piers: Finale (slab, cladding) • reliefs (L. Lodi, 1941): Finale (carved slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica • windows (frame): Finale (slab) FAÇADES (via Bocconi, via Toniolo, via Gobbi) • base: Finale (slab) • cladding: litoceramica

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*Dormitories Address: via Bocconi 12, via Toniolo, piazza Sraffa 15 Building description: two star-shaped five-storey buildings encircled by a one-storey building Background: built in 1954–56 Architect: G. Muzio FAÇADES • cladding: litoceramica featuring a geometric pattern based on different colours • entrance: glass block *San Ferdinando Address: piazza Sraffa 6 Building description: a church with oval plan Background: built in 1960–62 Architect: F. Reggiori FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (slab) • cladding: white and grey Apuanian marble • portals: Ghiandone (slab) SIDE • base: Ghiandone (slab, partially coated by a grey painting) • cladding: brick • upper cornice: concrete *Former Aula Magna and Library Address: via Gobbi 5 – via Sarfatti Building description: an “H-shaped” four-storey building with a porch Background: built in 1962–66 Architects: G. and L. Muzio References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 379 FAÇADE • piers (cladding): artificial stone • cladding: litoceramica, glass block (vertical line, Via Sarfatti) *Scuola Direzione Aziendale Address: via Bocconi 8 Building description: a six-storey building with ribbon windows Background: built in 1986, new addition in 2001 Architect: V. Ceretti References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 466 FAÇADE • structure (piers): reinforced concrete • base (partial): concrete tiles • base and door: slate • cladding: metal (aluminum alloy)

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*“Velodromo” (new halls) Address: piazza Sraffa 13 Building description: a three-storey building with oval plan, featuring cylindrical stairways Background: built in 1998–2001 Architect: I. Gardella • cladding (piers and arches): brick • cylindrical stairways: plaster (coating) *Aula Magna and related buildings Address: via Roentgen 1, viale Bligny Building description: different polyhedral and interlaced volumes (six storeys) including several courts Background: built in 2003–08 Architects: Grafton architects (S. McNamara and Y. Farrell) References: Andreola #101; Biraghi-Granato #48 FAÇADES • structure (piers): reinforced concrete • facing (Aula Magna, ground floor): glass • cladding (Aula Magna): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • ceiling (Aula Magna): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • floor: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (other buildings): concrete (panel) *New campus Address: via Sarfatti 10, via Castelbarco, viale Toscana, via Castiglione 8 Building description: six cylindrical (two, four, nine-storey) buildings with curvilinear façades Background: built in 2015–20, replacing a milk factory (Centrale del Latte), to house student dormitories, administration offices and a sport centre Architect: SANAA (K. Sejima and R. Nishizawa) References: Andreola #102; Biraghi-Granato #49 FAÇADES • structure (cylindrical piers): reinforced concrete • facing: glass • curtain (corrugated surface): metal TABACCHI (VIA) Former Gruppo Rionale Fascista “Benito Montegani” Address: via Tabacchi 6 Building description: a two-storey building with rows of windows Background: built in 1933 as a territorial branch of the Italian Fascist Party, now it houses the State Police (Commissariato di Pubblica Sicurezza) Architect: P. Portaluppi

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FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating: plaster • doorway: Verona (slab) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Tabacchi 54 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with lines of projecting balconies Background: built in 1938–40 Architect: F. Buzzi References: Grandi-Pracchi #259 FAÇADE • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab of different size) • balconies: Ceppo Iseo (squared block) • entrance column: ceramic (small tile) TAGLIAMENTO (VIA) San Luigi Gonzaga Address: via Tagliamento 10 Building description: a three-nave church with a colonnaded porch and a tall bell tower Background: the church was built in 1892–96, the façade was built in 1905–06 and the bell tower was built in 1903–04 Architects: O. Benedetti (1892); A. Casati (1903) Reference: lombardiabeniculturali.it FAÇADE • pilasters: Montorfano (base, two pieces shaft); concrete (capital) • windows (frame): Montorfano (moulding) • pediment: Montorfano (moulding) PORCH • columns: Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft); concrete (capital) • entablature: Montorfano (moulding) • portals: Montorfano (moulding) BELL TOWER • base: Montorfano (squared block) • coating: plaster • decorative elements: stucco TITO LUCREZIO CARO (VIA) San Rocco al Gentilino Address: piazza Tito Lucrezio Caro 7 Building description: a small church with a high porch Background: built in 1947

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Architects: F. and L. Nava Reference: Santi p. 56/106 FAÇADE • base: Beola (slab) • cladding: brick • portal: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) PORCH • base: Beola (slab) • cladding (piers, arch): brick TOLSTOI (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Tolstoj 2 Building description: a polyhedral and multi-storey office building Background: built in 2008–11 Architect: Dordoni Architetti References: Andreola #21 FAÇADES • masonry (ground floor): reinforced concrete (rough) • cladding: concrete (panel) • facing: metal, glass VIGNOLI (VIA) San Vito al Giambellino Address: via Vignoli 35 Building description: a church featuring a façade with three windows Background: built in 1936–37 Architect: G. Polvara Reference: Santi p. 56/106 FAÇADE • base: Beola • coating: plaster • portal: Beveno (moulding) PORTICO • cladding (pillars): brick • central part: stucco ZUMBINI (VIA) Santi Nazaro e Celso alla Barona Address: via Zumbini 9 Building description: a church featuring an incomplete façade

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Background: built in 1845–54 Architect: E. Tazzini FAÇADE • masonry: brick • portals: Montorfano (moulding) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster • decorative elements: stucco ABBEYS OF “BASSO MILANESE” The southern part of the municipal territory of Milan, called “Basso Milanese”, is a land of agriculture (fields, crops, stocks) where the marks of the human work (farms, canals, roads) are scattered. This land features also several abbeys, built by different religious orders during the Middle Ages. Abbazia di Chiaravalle Address: via Sant’Arialdo, Chiaravalle Milanese (about 7 km south-east of the centre of Milan) Building description: a Cistercian monastery including a three-nave church with a tall crossing tower and a short bell tower Background: a first church was built in the mid-12th century, a second one in the first quarter of the 13th century; the tower was built in the mid-14th century and the portico was added to the façade in 1625. The decline started in the late 18th century and the cloister was demolished in 1862 for the construction of the railway (Milan-Genoa). Great restoration works took place in 1905–26 and 1945–54. Architects: G. Moretti (1905); F. Reggiori (1945) References: Politecnico #30; Fiorio p. 292 ENTRANCE BUILDING (via Sant’Arialdo) • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • pilasters: plaster, stucco • door jambs: Serizzo (squared block) CHURCH (façade, upper part) • masonry: brick • main portal: Angera (columns, arch; moulding); different marble as Proconnesium or Cipollino (squared block) • side portals: Boden (moulding) • rose: terracotta • upper window: terracotta (frame), Angera (column) CHURCH (porch) • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • Serlian motif: Boden (base), Montorfano (monolithic shaft), Viggiù (capital) • pilasters: plaster (coating) • eaves cornice (vases): Ceppo Brembo (moulding) SIDES and APSE • masonry: brick • decorative elements: terracotta

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CENTRAL TOWER • masonry: brick • columns: stone (monolithic shaft) BELL TOWER (windows and galleries with columns) • masonry: brick • columns: Angera (monolithic shaft) INTERIOR • cylindrical piers: Boden (base), brick with plaster (shaft), Boden, marble (capital) • clustered piers (upper part): brick, Boden (capital) • arches: brick Abbazia di Viboldone Address: Viboldone (west of San Giuliano Milanese, about 11 km south-east of Milan) Building description: a monastery of Umiliati (a religious order, dissolved by San Carlo Borromeo, 1571) including a three-nave church (San Pietro) Background: the church is the sole remain of the monastery, built in the 13th century and finished in the first half of the 14th century. The monastery was abandoned in 1777, then destroyed and partially rebuilt after World War II (architect L. Caccia Dominioni). References: Politecnico #33; Fiorio p. 298 FAÇADE • masonry: brick • oculus: Candoglia (moulding) • decorative elements: terracotta (window) • portal: Candoglia (jambs, lintel, relief of lunette) INTERIOR • piers: brick (base, shaft, capital), Beola (slab over the capital) • coating: plaster Abbazia di Mirasole Address: Mirasole (north of Opera and close to “Strada Statale 412 della Val Tidone”, about 9 km south of Milan) Building description: a former monastery of Umiliati including a single-nave church (Santa Maria Assunta), a square cloister and a series of agricultural buildings around a great court Background: the monastery was built in the 13th century, the church followed in the 14th century (the façade was completed in the 15th century) and the cloister was built in the 14th century). The whole complex pertains to the Ospedale Maggiore di Milano since 1797. References: Politecnico #34 CHURCH FAÇADE • masonry: brick • decorative elements: terracotta (portal, rose, base) SIDES • masonry: brick

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• decorative elements: terracotta BELL TOWER • masonry: brick • decorative elements: terracotta • lancet windows (column): Angera (monolithic shaft) CLOISTER • columns (porch): Angera (stylobate, base, monolithic shaft, capital); Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft) • columns (loggia): brick with plaster coat RURAL BUILDING • porch (columns and pilasters): Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • coating (façade): plaster ENTRANCE TOWER • masonry: brick Abbazia di Morimondo Address: Morimondo (south of Abbiategrasso, about 27 km south-west of Milan) Building description: a Cistercian monastery including a three-nave church (Santa Maria) Background: the church was built in the 13th century after the construction of the monastery, a porch was added around 1736. After centuries of prosperity, the monks were moved away in 1799. References: Politecnico #31 FAÇADE • masonry: brick • decorative elements: terracotta • porch: Baveno (pedestal), Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) SIDES AND APSE • masonry: brick • decorative elements: terracotta CLOISTER • columns: Angera (base, monolithic shaft, capital) OTHER MUNICIPALITIES The former rural municipalities at the borders of Milan’s territory, strongly increased their inhabitants after World War II; a series of apartment buildings together with administrative buildings, department stores, schools, libraries, churches and sport facilities were built in the last decades of the 20th century. ASSAGO A municipality (population circa 9,000 inhabitants) located on important ways of communication: the waterway Naviglio Pavese (to Pavia), the Strada Statale dei Giovi SS35 (from Como and Milan to Pavia and Genoa) and the Motorway A7 (to Genoa), the railway (to Pavia and Genoa).

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MILANO FIORI (VIALE) Centro Direzionale Milano Fiori An office and shopping district close to the southern border of Milan’s municipal territory and to the Motorway A7 (from Milan to Genoa). The plan, developed since 1975 by F. Clerici and U. Roth Kückmeyer, includes a series of five-storey prismatic buildings with glass façades over a metallic structure. The congress centre features a series of metallic beams on the top. MULINO (VIA DEL) Centro Direzionale Milano Fiori Nord A complex of corporate buildings together with leisure and apartment buildings on a triangular plan, 1 km north to the Centro Direzionale Milano Fiori. The plan, by E. van Egeraat Associated Architects was developed in 2005 featuring mainly glass façades together with synthetic materials. Leisure buildings show inclined piers (metal panels on concrete), glassy façades and a Corten cladding on the rear façades. The eight-storey hotel shows a cladding made of synthetic materials (fake wood panel). The stone is present on pavements (Serizzo Ossola, slab) of the open spaces. Edificio per uffici U15 Address: via del Mulino 4 Building description: a corporate building with a lobate plan and featuring ribbon windows with vertical shelters Background: built in 2007–11 Architect: CZA/Cino Zucchi Architetti Reference: Andreola #173 FAÇADES • facing: glass • shelters: metal (mesh) Edificio per uffici U27 Address: via del Mulino 6 Building description: a corporate headquarters featuring four volumes on quadrangular plan with an inner court Background: built in 2012–14 (Nestlè Italia) Architect: Park Associati Reference: Andreola #171 FAÇADES • facing: glass • facing (lower part): terracotta Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Roggia Bartolomea 7

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Building description: a series of three-storey apartment buildings on a twisting plan Background: built in 2005–10 Architect: OBR/Open Building Research Reference: Andreola #172 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • facing: glass OPERA A municipality (population circa 14,000 inhabitants) located further east of Assago, about 10 km from Milan’s centre. MARX (VIA) Istituto Tecnico Agrario “Italo Calvino” Address: via Marx 4 (Noverasco) Building description: a two-storey “C-shaped” scholastic building with a central nave Background: built in 1974–76 Architects: G. Canella, M. Achilli and D. Brigidini References: Grandi-Pracchi #545; Polano-Mulazzani p. 158 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster • cladding: glass block SAN BERNARDO (VIA) Scuola Materna Address: via San Bernardo 19 (Zerbo) Building description: a scholastic building with a curvilinear sector around a cylindrical body Background: built in 1972–75 Architects: G. Canella, M. Achilli and D. Brigidini References: Grandi-Pracchi #537; Polano-Mulazzani p. 156 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster • cladding: glass block PIEVE EMANUELE A municipality (population circa 15,000 inhabitants) located farther south of Opera, about 12 km from Milan’s centre.

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VIQUARTERIO (VIA) Centro Civico Address: via Viquarterio Building description: a series of municipal buildings (school, library, church) based on a cross plan Background: built in 1971–90 Architects: G. Canella, M. Achilli and D. Brigidini References: Grandi-Pracchi #539; Polano-Mulazzani p. 160; Andreola #177; BiraghiGranato #147 Municipio Building description: a four-storey building with polygonal shape and two cylindrical towers FAÇADES • cladding: brick • coating: plaster Istituto Comprensivo Building description: two scholastic building with recessed balconies and semicylindrical staircases on the edges FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick, glass block • coating: plaster Biblioteca Iqbal Masih Building description: a library featuring a concave façade and a big pediment FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • coating: plaster Chiesa Building description: a polygonal church featuring a sharp corner FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete PUCCINI (PIAZZA) Centro Servizi del Villaggio INCIS Address. Piazza Puccini Building description: a group of public buildings around a central square, connected to a quarter of social housing

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Architects: G. Canella, M. Achilli and D. Brigidini References: Grandi-Pracchi #538; Politecnico #186; Polano-Mulazzani p. 160; Andreola #178; Biraghi-Granato #148 Scuola Eduardo De Filippo Building description: a scholastic edifice with two parallel buildings Background: built in 1968–72 • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster Scuola Materna Building description: a centrally planned building with two circular wings Background: built in 1969–74 • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster Edificio multiuso (pharmacy) Building description: a squared building with rounded corners Background: built in 1973–79 • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster • cladding: glass block Complesso Parrocchiale (Santa Maria Immacolata) Building description: a church with a pitched roof Background: built in 1972–81 Reference: Santi 59/122 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster • cladding: glass block INTERIOR • pillars: reinforced concrete • base: Verona (rough slab) • staircase: Verona (polished slab as tread, rough slab as riser) • baptistery font: Verde Alpi (font); Botticino (support) SAN DONATO MILANESE A municipality (population circa 30,000 inhabitants) located 10 km from Milan’s centre on the Motorway A1 and the railway (to Bologna, Firenze, Rome and Naples) and the Strada Statale SS9 via Emilia (to Bologna and Rimini). The northern part of the municipal territory, close to the Milan border, was involved in the construction of a new town (called Metanopoli) devoted to ENI Oil Company employees, workers and their families.

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Metanopoli ENI (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi) promoted the construction of a new town following an idea of the founder, Enrico Mattei (1906–62). The new town was planned by M. Bacciocchi in 1952, together with several other architects. The original plan included the headquarters of the different companies referring to ENI, a scientific district, a series of apartment buildings, together with churches, sport centres, department stores, hotels, gardens, etc. set along an urban road (via De Gasperi). The constructions continued for decades and another headquarters was completed in 2022. BOLDRINI (PIAZZA) Secondo palazzo ENI Address: piazza Boldrini Building description: a star-shaped fifteen-storey corporate building with reflecting façades Background: built in 1961–62 Architects: M. Bacigalupo and U. Ratti References: Grandi-Pracchi #498; Andreola #164 FAÇADES • facing: glass (sheet), metal (frame) DE GASPERI (VIA) Terzo palazzo ENI (former SNAM) Address: via De Gasperi 16 Building description: a cross-shaped corporate building featuring ribbon windows together with convex mouldings (air-conditioning system) Background: built in 1969–72 Architects: F. Albini, F. Helg, M. Albini and A. Piva References: Grandi-Pracchi #518; Polano-Mulazzani p. 162; Andreola #165; BiraghiGranato #143 FAÇADES • facing: glass • convex mouldings: polyester resin Sesto palazzo ENI Address: viale De Gasperi Building description: two corporate buildings (the eleven-storey Icon Tower; the nine-storey Landscape Tower) and a conference hall (Skygarden Tower) around a court; a bridge connects the Icon and Landscape Towers Background: built in 2018–22 Architects: Morphosis Architects and Nemesi and Partners FAÇADES • facing: glass, metal (frame), wood (brise-soleil) • bridge: steel

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These office buildings are surrounded by dozens of multi-storey apartment buildings, mainly made of reinforced concrete structure coated by plaster, standing in a sort of hardwood forest. EMILIA (VIA) Quinto palazzo ENI (SNAM) Address: via Emilia 1 Building description: two mirrored corporate buildings of different heights with roof gardens, set around an artificial lake. The glassy façades are covered by a squared grid of pipes. Background: built in 1985–91 Architects: R. Gabetti and A. Isola References: Andreola #167; Biraghi-Granato #141 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola, Beola (small squared block) • facing (green): glass • pipes (grid): metal • roof garden parapets: Serizzo Ossola, Beola (small squared block) MARITANO (VIA) Sant’Enrico Address: via Maritano 3 (Bolgiano) Building description: a church increasing in size from the façade to the middle and decreasing from the middle to the apse Background: built in 1961–66 Architect: I. Gardella References: Grandi-Pracchi #453; Santi 59/126; Andreola #168; Biraghi-Granato #144 FAÇADE • base and two small cornices: Vicenza (slab) • cladding: reinforced concrete without coating • roof: wood MARTIRI DI CEFALONIA (VIA) Quarto palazzo ENI (SAIPEM) Address: via Martiri di Cefalonia 67 Building description: two opposite “L-shaped” corporate buildings set around a square garden, the façades feature ribbon windows covered by a grid as a sun shelter Background: built in 1982–84 Architects: M. Bacigalupo and U. Ratti Reference: Andreola #160 FAÇADES

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SANTA BARBARA (PIAZZA) Santa Barbara Address: piazza Santa Barbara Building description: a church with a multi-coloured single sweeping gable, including a deep porch Background: built in 1953–54 Architects: M. Bacciocchi FAÇADE • base: travertine, Bargiolina (slab) • cladding (lower part): cipollino, white marble (rectangular tile) • coating (upper part): plaster • piers: reinforced concrete • portals: white limestone (thick slab) BELL TOWER • cladding: Beola (thick slab) UNIONE EUROPEA (VIALE DELLA) Quartiere Affari A new quarter planned by ENI to develop a site located between via Emilia (Strada Statale 9) and the Motorway A1 (Autostrada del Sole): a series of apartment buildings is set radiating off from the north-west corner of the site (close to “Quinto Palazzo ENI”). Two main office buildings (BMW and Cerved) stand up as landmarks on the western side, facing the Motorway. Apartment buildings (1995–98) Address: viale dell’Unione Europea, via Bruxelles, via Schengen, via Strasburgo Building description: multi-storey buildings featuring curvilinear balconies Background: built in 1995–98 Architects: Tange Kenzo and Tange Associates • cladding: Pietra dorata (slab) BMW headquarters Address: viale dell’Unione Europea 1 Building description: an eight-storey corporate building featuring a white curvilinear façade with a knife-blade corner; two more buildings are referred to a show room and to a maintenance centre Background: built in 1995–98 Architects: Tange Kenzo and Tange Associates

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References: Andreola #166; Biraghi-Granato #142 FAÇADES • cladding: metal and glass (panel); metal (frame) Cerved group headquarters Address: viale dell’Unione Europea 6/A, 6/B Building description: a ten-storey corporate building featuring an undulating façade with bands of different colours Background: built in 1995–98 Architects: Tange Kenzo and Tange Associates FAÇADES • cladding: metal and glass (sheet); metal (frame) VANONI (PIAZZA) Primo palazzo 1 ENI Address: piazza Vanoni 1, 2 Building description: a corporate headquarters including a fifteen-storey hexagonal tower and two short buildings (facilities, library) Background: built in 1956–57 Architects: M. Nizzoli and G.M. Oliveri References: Grandi-Pracchi #497; Polano-Mulazzani p. 162; Andeola #164 FAÇADES • facing: glass (sheet), metal (frame) SAN GIULANO MILANESE A municipality (population circa 40,000 inhabitants) further south of San Donato, also located on the Motorway A1 and the railway (to Bologna, Firenze, Rome and Naples) and the Strada Statale SS) via Emilia (to Bologna and Rimini). CORRIDONI (VIA) Santa Maria in Zivido Address: via Corridoni 43 Building description: a church featuring a wide roof Background: built in 2000–08 Architects: R. Gabetti and A. Isola FAÇADE • cladding: brick CERTOSA DI PAVIA The Carthusian monastery, called Certosa delle Grazie or “Gratiarum Cartusia”, is located in a countryside, a few kilometres north of Pavia and about 30 km south of Milan.

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Address: Certosa di Pavia Building description: the monastery includes the church (nave and aisles with transept), three cloisters, two capitular rooms, sacristy, refectory, library, duchy palace, vestibule and rural buildings. The edifices and the cloisters, with the exception of the vestibule, were built on the right side (south) of the church. Background: construction started in 1396, the monastery edifices were built between 1428 and 1462, the church was consecrated in 1497, the façade was built in the late 15th century and in the first decades of the 16th century, but it remained unfinished in the upper part; other buildings, such as the duchy palace, were achieved around the middle of the 16th century. The monastery remained unoccupied since the abrogation of religious orders (1782) through the troubles connected to the French Revolution (in this period the lead slabs of the roof of the church were sold), the Restoration and later on (1843). The whole monastery was acquired by the Italian administration in 1881, and a great program of restoration works was undertaken; in particular the façade was restored and partially rebuilt (side spires) until 1925 using a movable scaffolding. During World War II, the façade was covered by a wooden scaffold filled with sand. Ordinary maintenance works were carried out in the last decades of THE 20th century. Architects: G. Solari (1428–62); G.A. Amadeo, C. and A. Mantegazza (1491); C. Lombardo (16th century) References: lombardiabeniculturali.it CHURCH FAÇADE • base: Candoglia (moulding) • tondi (circles in the base): white Apuanian marble (sculpted slab) • cladding: Candoglia (thick slab) • pilasters: Candoglia (moulding) • portals: white Apuanian marble (pedestal, base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entrance: white Apuanian marble (relief) • cornices: Simona, Varenna, Oira (replacement of Viggiù), Verona (moulding) • windows with decorative elements: white Apuanian marble • blind windows with decorative elements and panels: white Apuanian marble (decorations); africano, verde antico, cottanello (panels) • decorated vertical bands around the windows: Porfido Rosso Antico and Porfido Serpentinite Verde (tondi with polished surface) • statues: Candoglia, white Apuanian marble CHURCH SIDES AND APSE • cladding: brick • loggias: Angera (columns), terracotta (arches) DOME and SIDE TOWERS • cladding: Angera (squared block) • loggias: Angera (columns) • lantern (six shafts): Angera (moulding) CHURCH INTERIOR *Nave and aisles • masonry: Angera (squared block) • piers: Angera (moulding) • floor: black Prealps limestone, Rosso Verona, white Apuanian marble (tile) *Transept

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floor (19th century): black Prealps limestone, Rosso Verona, white Apuanian marble (octagonal and squared tile) *Choir • floor (1569): Candoglia, black Prealps limestone (squared tile) SMALL CLOISTER • porch: terracotta (arches), Angera (columns), brick (stylobate) LARGE CLOISTER • porch: terracotta (arches), Angera (columns); brick (stylobate) VESTIBULE • coating: plaster • columns (porch on the left): Baveno PALAZZO DUCALE • base: Baveno (squared block) • structure: Ceppo Brembo (moulding) • coating: plaster • windows: Angera (moulding) REFECTORY • floor: Rosso Verona, black limestone, white marble, bardiglio (tessera) • pulpit: Angera (moulding); Porfido Rosso Antico and Porfido Serpentinite verde (inlay)

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The western part of Milan features a “protrusion” of the municipal border to include Baggio, an ancient rural village that retains a specific atmosphere. ALBERTO DA GIUSSANO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Alberto da Giussano 21 Building description: an “L-shaped” six-storey apartment building together with a tower (eleven storeys) Background: built in 1950–52 Architect: E. Rossi References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 236 FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab) • piers (cladding, ground floor): Cipollino apuano (slab on reinforced concrete) • windows (sill): white Apuanian marble • cladding (under windows): travertine, white Apuanian marble, Rosso Verona, Verde Alpi, black Prealp limestone (slab fragment, different size) • coating (other floors): plaster ARPINO (VIA) Madonna della Divina Provvidenza a Quinto Romano Address: via Arpino 11 Building description: a church featuring a large dome Background: built in 1958 Architect: A. Edallo Reference: Santi p. 54/95 FAÇADE • base: different stones (slab fragment) • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • piers: reinforced concrete DOI: 10.1201/9781003361022-18

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staircase: serpentinite (riser); white marble (tread) dome: plaster (coating)

BARBAVARA (VIA) Quartiere ICP “Genova” Address: viale Coni Zugna 62 Building description: a “U-shaped” four-storey buildings with two “towers” on the corners Background: built in 1919–25 for social housing Architect: G. Broglio References: Grandi-Pracchi #155; Gramigna-Mazza p. 92 FAÇADES *Ground floor • base: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • coating): plaster (rough) *Other floors • coating: plaster (honed) • balconies, bow windows, piers of loggia: cast stone NOTE: other three-storey buildings (via Barbavara 6 and via Bobbio 3) are connected to the first one (Coni Zugna 62); they also feature artificial and cast stones BERGOGNONE (VIA) Former Ansaldo A wide area of the south-western part of Milan was devoted to industries since the last decades of the 19th century. Electric and mechanical plants (Ansaldo, CGE, Galileo Ferraris, Riva Calzoni, etc.) were disused since the last decade of the 20th century and then transformed as a cultural centre. Address: via Bergognone, via Solari, via Stendhal, via Tortona; via Savona Building description: different industrial buildings featuring an impressive series of windows Background: built in 1904, then transformed many times. Renovated (since 1999) to house museums (MUDEC, via Tortona), theatre workshops (Teatro alla Scala), archaeological depositories and other cultural activities. FAÇADES (via Bergognone, via Tortona) • base: artificial stone • coating (ground floor): plaster (scratched surface) • cladding (other floor): brick • windows: artificial stone Teatro Armani Address: via Bergognone 59 Building description: a one-storey building with piers on the ground floor Background: a former corporate headquarters (Nestlé) transformed in 2001 as a theatre destined to fashion exhibitions

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Architect: Tadao Ando FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • cladding: litoceramica Silos Armani Address: via Bergognone 40 Building description: a four-storey industrial building with a façade featuring geometric volumes Background: built in 1950 as a storage building (Nestlé), transformed in 2001–15 as a fashion art space Architect: Tadao Ando FAÇADE • coating: plaster BETULLE (VIA DELLE) Madonna della Fede al Quartiere degli Olmi Address: via delle Betulle Building description: a church featuring a triangular roof Background: built in 1972–73 Architect: A. Mariani Reference: Santi p. 54/95 FAÇADE and SIDES • roof structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster (coarse grained) • staircase: Beola (slab, riser); Porfido Trentino (slab, tread) BRESCIA (PIAZZALE) Santi Protaso e Gervaso Address: piazzale Brescia 3 Building description: a single-nave church with a huge porch Background: built in 1930–33 with the title of a medieval church located between piazza della Scala and piazza dei Mercanti (via San Protaso) and demolished in 1930 Architects: L. and F. Nava Reference: Santi p. 56/106 FAÇADE • base: Montorfano (slab) • cladding: brick • doorways (jambs): Montorfano (moulding) • window (frame): Montorfano (moulding) PORCH

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cladding (piers): brick capitals: Montorfano (moulding) pediment (cornice): Montorfano

BRIN (VIA) Villa Leporte Address: via Brin 12 Building description: a cubic-shaped urban villa Background: built in 1935–36 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and E. Soncini References: Grandi-Pracchi #239; Gramigna-Mazza p. 173 FAÇADE • coating: plaster • windows (sill): artificial stone BUONARROTI (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Buonarroti 24 Building description: a twelve-storey apartment building with a folded plan Background: built in 1954–55 Architects: C. Pagani and L. Dal Fabbro Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 278 FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): Ghiandone (slab) • cladding: Vicenza (slab) Casa di riposo Giuseppe Verdi Address: piazza Buonarroti 29 Building description: a complex of building around a rectangular court, the main edifice shows a big window with balcony in the centre Background: built in 1895–99 on behalf of Giuseppe Verdi Architect: C. Boito References: Grandi-Pracchi #56; Politecnico #114; Polano-Mulazzani p. 100 MAIN BUILDING FAÇADE • base: Molera (squared block) • doorway: Botticino (mouldings) • windows (frame and column): Botticino (moulding) • windows (frame, side façades): Molera (moulding) • windows (column, side façades): Botticino (moulding) • coating (ground floor): plaster • cladding (other floors): brick

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Villa Faccanoni – Romeo Address: via Buonarroti 48 Building description: an urban villa in raised position with a tower Background: built in 1912–13; transformed as a hospital (1938–40). An annexe was built on the rear (via Veronese) in 1949. Architects: G. Sommaruga (1912); G. Ponti and A. Fornaroli (1938; 1949) References: Grandi-Pracchi #127; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 66–67 FENCE • base: Porfido Monumentale (squared block, quarry face), Credaro? (squared block, quarry face) LODGE (1919) • base: Porfido Monumentale (squared block, quarry faced) • cladding: Credaro (squared block of irregular size, quarry faced) VILLA FAÇADES • base: Porfido Monumentale (squared block, quarry faced) • cladding: Credaro (squared block, quarry faced) • decorative elements: cast stone Note: two statues of naked women (Peace and Industry), removed from the doorway of Palazzo Castiglioni (corso Venezia), were set on the southern façade doorway (1914). ANNEXE • cladding: litoceramica Sacra Famiglia alle Angeliche Address: via Buonarroti, piazza Giulio Cesare Building description: a centrally planned church with a dome Background: built in 1895 Architect: C. Nava Reference: Fiorio p. 356 FAÇADES *First order • base and cornice: Urago (mouldings) • pilasters: brick, cast stone (base, capital) • cladding: brick • entablature: terracotta • doorway with columns and arch: cast stone (column, arch), metal (base, capital) *Second order • pilasters: brick, cast stone (base, capital) • coating: plaster • entablature: terracotta • window: cast stone *Dome • pilasters and cladding: brick NOTE: the nearby “Istituto delle Suore Angeliche di San Paolo” (via Buonarroti 49) shows a cladding made of Porfido Monumentale (slab).

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CABOTO (VIA) Gesù Buon Pastore e San Matteo Address: via Caboto 2 Building description: a single-nave church with a vertical division in the middle of the façade Background: built in 1961–62 Architects: L. Mattioni and F. Terrosi Reference: Santi p. 54/94 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • portal (pediment): Serizzo Ossola (slab) CANTORE (PIAZZALE) Former Fondazione De Magistris Address: piazzale Cantore 10 Building description: a two-storey building featuring a huge entrance on the corner Background: built in 1930–32 to house the professional school “Arnaldo Mussolini” and the “Gruppo Rionale Fascista Generale Cantore”; now it houses EMIT (Fondazione Feltrinelli) devoted to the promotion of the technical instruction Architets: A. Magnaghi and M. Balzarro FAÇADES • base: Ghiandone (thick slab) • cladding: litoceramica • entrance: Ghiandone (thick slab) ENTRANCE • doorway: Ghiandone (monolithic shaft, lintel) • sides and arch (cladding): Serizzo Ossola (thick slab and voussoir) • entablature: Serizzo Ossola (thick slab) NOTE: on the left side (via Carchidio 2, viale Coni Zugna) stands a three-storey school (now Municipal School for Translators “Altiero Spinelli”) featuring base (Ghiandone), cladding (litoceramica) and a doorway with Ghiandone (monolithic shaft and lintel). CARAVAGGIO (VIA DEL) Edifici per abitazioni (Domus Aurelia, Flavia, Livia, Onoria, Serena) Address: via del Caravaggio 25 and via Letizia 2, 4, 6, 8 Building description: a series of five-storey buildings featuring lines of balconies Background: built in 1933–38 Architects: G. Ponti and V. Strambio References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 174 FAÇADES • cladding (ground floor): travertine (slab) • rounded windows (ground floor): travertine (slab as voussoir) • coating (other floors): plaster

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CATERINA DA FORLÌ (VIALE) San Benedetto Abate in Cottolengo Address: viale Caterina da Forlì, via Strozzi Building description: a church featuring a square façade with a double series of piers Background: built in 1949–53 as part of a complex, including a hospital Architect: M. Bacciocchi Reference: Santi p. 54/98 FAÇADE • cladding (lower part): Rosso Verona (slab) • cladding (upper part): brick • piers (double series): brick Edificio per abitazioni Address: viale Caterina da Forlì 40, via Marostica 39 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building set on a street corner Background: built in 1958–64 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 360 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (small squared tiles) COLOMBO CRISTOFORO (CORSO) Casa Cirla Address: corso Cristoforo Colombo 10 Building description: a four-storey apartment building Background: built in 1905–08 and originally connected to a corporate headquarters (now demolished) Architect: G. Sommaruga References: Politecnico #135 FAÇADE • base): Ghiandone (thick slab) • cladding (ground floor): Ghiandone (thick slab) • coating: plaster • windows (frame): cast stone • balconies and brackets: cast stone • frieze (first floor): ceramic • frieze (fourth floor): cast stone COSTANZA (VIA) Edifici per abitazione Address: via Costanza 22–24

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Building description: two six-storey apartment buildings with a symmetrical arrangement of windows and balconies Background: built in 1933–34 Architect: G. Muzio FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Finale (polished slab) • coating (other floors): plaster DE ANGELI (PIAZZA) Complesso per abitazioni, uffici e negozi (quartiere Frua) Address: piazza De Angeli 1, 3; via Frua 144 Building description: two eight-storey apartment and corporate buildings connected by a commercial area (piazza De Angeli) and one eight-storey apartment building on the rear garden (via Frua) Background: built in 1963–66 on the site of a textile industrial plant (De Angeli – Frua) Architect: G. Gho FAÇADES (piazza De Angeli) *Ground floor • piers: reinforced concrete • cladding: trachyte (slab on piers on the garden side) *Other floors • coating: plaster FAÇADES (via Frua) • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) DELLA QUERCIA JACOPO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Jacopo della Quercia 1 Building description: a three-storey apartment building with a gable roof Background: built in 1949–50 Architect: M. Zanuso References: Bottoni #70, Gramigna-Mazza p. 227 FAÇADES • base: travertine • coating: plaster DESIDERIO DA SETTIGNANO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Desiderio da Settignano 12 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with lines of bow windows Background: built in 1964–68 for “Cooperativa Un Tetto”

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Architects: V. Gregotti, L. Meneghetti and G. Stoppino Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #447 FAÇADE • cladding: artificial stone (red coloured concrete) DEZZA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Ponti) Address: via Dezza 49 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with lines of balconies Background: built in 1956–57 Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli Reference: Biraghi-Granato #38 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): concrete (panel, pointed finish) • cladding (other floors): ceramic (small squared tile) ENTRANCE • floor: Verona, Verde Alpi, veined marbles (slab); white or black pebbles DOMENICHINO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Domenichino 1, 3 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with a pyramid-shaped tower on the corner Background: built in 1928–30 Architects: G. Ponti and E. Lancia References: Grandi-Pracchi #189; Gramigna-Mazza p. 122 FAÇADE • base: Beola (thick slab) • cladding (ground and first floors): travertine (slab) • doorway: Chiampo (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster ELBA (VIA) Casa Grandolini Address: via Elba 16 Building description: a castle-like four-storey apartment building including bow windows and arches Background: built in 1912–24 Architect: A. Coppedè FAÇADE *Ground floor

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• base: artificial stone (fake granite) • cladding: artificial stone (fake sandstone) • windowsills: artificial stone (fake travertine) • balconies: artificial stone; cast stone (bracket) • cornice: artificial stone (fake travertine) *Other floors • cladding: brick • windows (columns): artificial stone; cast stone (capital) • corner stone: artificial stone (fake travertine) ESQUILINO (PIAZZA) Beata Vergine Addolorata in San Siro Address: piazza Esquilino, via Stratico 11 Building description: a church featuring a façade with a porch and a rose window Background: built in 1954 Architect: F. Forlati Reference: Santi p. 53/93 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • porch (columns): reinforced concrete • porch (base): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • portal: Serizzo Ossola (slab) SIDE (left) • cladding: brick EURIPIDE (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni *Address: via Euripide 1 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with long balconies Background: built in 1937–38 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Grandi-Pracchi #251; Gramigna-Mazza p. 185; Politecnico #171 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Perlino (slab) • coating (other floors): plaster *Address: via Euripide 7 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with lines of balconies on the sides Background: built in 1933–34 Architects: M. Asnago, C. Vender and E. Della Morte Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #216 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Botticino (slab) • cladding (other floors): ceramic (rectangular tile, vertical setting)

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*Address: via Euripide 9 Building description: a five-storey apartment building with rows of balconies Background: built in 1935–36 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Grandi-Pracchi #240; Gramigna-Mazza p. 170 FAÇADE • cladding: Botticino (slab) *Address: via Senofonte 9, via Plutarco, via Pompeo Building description: a six-storey apartment building with recessed balconies Background: built in 1955–56 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 290 FAÇADE • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) • coating: plaster (via Pompeo) FARUFFINI (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Faruffini 6, via V. Colonna Building description: a six-storey apartment building with a line of balconies on the corner Background: built in 1953–54 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Grandi-Pracchi #381; Gramigna-Mazza p. 267 FAÇADES • base: travertine (slab) • cladding: ceramic (small squared tile) • windowsills: Verona (slab) FERRERA (VIA DELLA) Santa Maria Ausiliatrice Address: via della Ferrera 11 Building description: a rectangular church with a sharp façade Background: built in 1983–84 Architect: A. Arrighetti Reference: Santi p. 57/111 FAÇADES • cladding: Ceppo Iseo (slab) FOPPA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Foppa 4

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Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with many balconies Background: built in 1935 Architect: P. Portaluppi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 164 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): Beola (slab) • cladding (other floors): litoceramica FORCELLA (VIA) Complesso per uffici Address: via Forcella 5 Building description: a complex of six buildings on a rectangular plan with a sharp angle (south) Background: built in the mid-20th century as a coffee roasting plant, transformed in 1984–88 to house a fashion firm Architects: A. Citterio and T. Dwan (1988) Reference: Andreola #18; Biraghi-Granato #41 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster FORZE ARMATE (VIA DELLE) Istituto Comprensivo F. S. Cabrini Address: via delle Forze Armate 63, 65, 67 Building description: a scholastic building with a long façade Background: built in 1934–36 FAÇADE • cladding (ground floor): serpentine (slab, quarry face) • cladding (first floor): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding (second floor): brick • doorways: serpentinite (ashlar, polished) • stairways: serpentinite (cladding, slab, quarry faced); Serizzo Ossola (handrail) Scuola magistrale G. Sacchi Address: via delle Forze Armate 59 Building description: a scholastic building featuring a long façade with a circular porch before the main entrance Background: built in 1934–36 FAÇADE • base: serpentinite (slab, quarry faced) • underground windows (frame): serpentine (slab, polished) • cladding: brick

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cornice: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) doorway (main with circular portico): Dubino (piers made of superimposed ashlar) doorways (side): Dubino (ashlar)

FRATTINI (PIAZZA) Immacolata Concezione Address: piazza Frattini Building description: a church featuring a rhombic window Background: built in 1963 Architect: M. Bacciocchi Reference: Santi p. 54/95 FAÇADE • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • structure: reinforced concrete (pointed finishing) • entrance (doorway): Botticino (moulding) • entrance (cladding): Cipollino Apuano (slab) • coating (upper part): plaster GAVIRATE (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Gavirate 27 Building description: a three-storey apartment building featuring three cylindrical edifices, each supported by a single pier, connected to a central staircase Background: built in 1956–60 Architects: A. Mangiarotti and B. Morassutti References: Grandi-Pracchi #395; Gramigna-Mazza pp. 310–311; Biraghi-Granato #112 FAÇADE • support (piers): reinforced concrete • facing: wood, glass GIAMBELLINO (VIA) Edifici per abitazioni Address: via Giambellino 117, 119 Building description: two towers featuring prismatic volumes Background: built in 1994–99 Architect: R. Selleri References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 523 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding: brick

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Santo Curato d’Ars Address: via Giambellino 127 Building description: a church featuring a gigantic cross in the middle of the façade Background: built in 1960 Architect: E. Villa References: Santi p. 57/115 FAÇADE • coating: plaster (streaked surface) • doorways (coating): plaster • cross: reinforced concrete GIOVIO (VIA) San Francesco d’Assisi al Fopponino Address: via Giovio 41 Building description: a church featuring a façade with hexagonal holes and two projecting edifices on the sides Background: built in 1958–64 Architect: G. Ponti References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 367; Santi p. 55/100; Andreola #26; Biraghi-Granato #36 PARVIS • paving: San Fedelino (squared block) FAÇADE church • staircase: Luserna (slab) • cladding: ceramic (tile, grey, diamond face) FAÇADE edifices • cladding: ceramic (tile, purple, honed face) SIDE • cladding: ceramic (tile, purple, honed face) GNOCCHI (VIA) San Giuseppe Calasanzio Address: via Gnocchi 16 Building description: a three-nave church with a high porch Background: built in 1963–64 Architects: C. Bevilacqua and F. Leone Reference: Santi p. 55/102 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: travertine (slab); brick (upper part) • doorways: travertine (slab) PORCH • piers: travertine (slab)

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pediment: reinforced concrete staircase: Alzo (slab)

GORIZIA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Gorizia 14–16 Building description: a six-storey apartment building featuring coloured decorations Background: built in 1950–52 Architect: M. Zanuso with G. Dova (decorations) References: Bottoni #51, Grandi-Pracchi #360; Gramigna-Mazza p. 239 FAÇADE • coating: plaster with coloured strips GULLI (VIA) Santi Martiri Naborre e Felice Address: via Gulli 62 Building description: a church with a tripartite façade and a porch Background: built in 1933–38 Architect: G. Polvara Reference: Santi p. 57/114 FAÇADE • base: travertine (slab) • coating: plaster • doorways: Serizzo Ossola (inner part); travertine (outer part) PORCH • piers: travertine (slab, base); plaster (coating) HARAR (VIA) Quartiere INA Casa Harar A group of eight long apartment buildings with orthogonal disposition together with a series of small edifices and gardens. References: Grandi-Pracchi #333; Gramigna-Mazza p. 272; Biraghi-Granato #114 *Address: via Harar 3, via Monte Baldo Building description: a five-storey building with a front marked by a structural network Background: built in 1951–55 Architects: G. Ponti and G. Ghò FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster • base: travertine (slab)

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Address: via Harar 7 Building description: a five-storey building with a front marked by a structural network Background: built in 1951–55 Architects: L. Figini, G. Pollini FAÇADE • piers: reinforced concrete • coating: plaster *Address: via Varenna, via Storo, etc. Building description: a series of two-storey apartment buildings with the roof of a single slope Background: built in 1951–55 Architect: L. Figini, G. Pollini FAÇADE • coating: plaster • side walls: brick LAVENO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (casa Feal) Address: via Laveno 6 Building description: two three-storey apartment buildings with polyhedral façades Background: built in 1961–63 Architects: M. Zanuso and P. Crescini References: Grandi-Pracchi #413; Gramigna-Mazza p. 353 FAÇADES • piers (ground floor): metal • cladding (other floors): Peperino (slab) • balconies: Peperino (slab) Lycée Stendhal Address: via Laveno 12 Building description: a series of scholastic buildings connected to a central edifice featuring a wide roof with thin supports Background: built in 2005–06 Architect: Atelier 9 CENTRAL EDIFICE • cladding (left part): travertine (slab) • facing (right part): glass OTHER BUILDINGS • coating: plaster LODOVICO IL MORO (VIA) San Silvestro Address: via Lodovico il Moro 173 (Ronchetto sul Naviglio)

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Building description: a centrally planned neo-classical church featuring a porch with pediment Background: built in 1813 Architect: G. della Somaglia FAÇADE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • coating: plaster • doorway: Baveno (two pilasters, jambs and lintel) • eaves cornice (brackets): Montorfano (moulding) PORCH • staircase: Baveno (dressed block) • columns: Baveno (base, monolithic shaft, capital) • entablature: Baveno (moulding) • pediment: Baveno (moulding) BELL TOWER • coating: plaster LORENTEGGIO (VIA) Lorenteggio ovest A group of streets, located northbound of the last sector of via Lorenteggio (via Bisceglie, via Mozzoni, via Koch, via Bensi, via Kulishoff), featuring tall corporate headquarters built since the last decade of the 20th century. Vodafone Village Address: via Lorenteggio 240 Building description: a corporate headquarters (four buildings: fourteen, eleven, nine and two storeys) featuring superimposed volumes connected by bridges and staircases Background: built in 2006–11 Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi FAÇADE (entrance) • cladding: concrete (panels) FAÇADES (tall buildings) • facing: glass and metal Lorenteggio 255 Address: via Lorenteggio 255 Building description: a tall corporate headquarters (Pellegrini) with rounded volumes Background: built in 1990–2002 Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi FAÇADES • cladding: white Apuanian marble (slab) • facing: glass and metal Professional Centre Address: via Lorenteggio 270, via Mozzoni

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Building description: two tall prismatic buildings connected at right angle to another building Background: built in 1987–90 Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 495 FAÇADES • cladding: veined white Apuanian marble (slab) • facing: glass and metal Lorenteggio J Address: via Bensi 11 Building description: a tall corporate headquarters (twelve storeys) like a cylindrical tower Background: built in 2004–07 Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi FAÇADES • cladding: veined white Apuanian marble (slab) • facing: glass and metal Lorenteggio L Address: via Bensi 12, via Mozzoni Building description: a corporate headquarters (ten storeys) featuring a curvilinear plan Background: built in 2004–07 Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi FAÇADES • cladding: veined white Apuanian marble (slab) • facing: glass and metal Gemini Center Address: via Koch 1, 2 Building description: two tall polyhedral buildings (twenty-one storeys) with a curvilinear top Background: built in 1988–93 Architects: R. Gantes and R. Morisi Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 504 FAÇADES • cladding (lower part): veined white marble (slab) • facing (upper part): glass and metal ENTRANCE BUILDING • cladding (upper part): veined white marble (slab) Edificio per uffici Address: via Kuliscioff 31–37 and 34–38 Building description: two parallel buildings (Sentinel Diagnostics), one (odd numbers) steps over a perpendicular street (via Koch), another one (even numbers) shows three squared towers Background: built in 1984–88 Architect: M. Bellini References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 480 FAÇADES

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base: concrete (panel) cladding: reinforced concrete (grid), concrete (panel, coarse grained)

The Torch Address: via Kuliscioff 4 Building description: a six-storey corporate building featuring an inverse conic shape Background: built in 2007–10 Architect: F. Fiorica FAÇADE • cladding: white veined marble (slab) • facing: glass and metal (double series) MAR NERO (VIA) San Giovanni Bosco Address: via Mar Nero 10 Building description: a church featuring a curvilinear roof Background: built in 1966–77 Architect: M. Tedeschi Reference: Santi p. 55/102 FAÇADE • coating (central part): plaster • cladding (side parts): concrete reliefs • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) MASCHERONI (VIA) Case Bernasconi Address: via Mascheroni 11, 15, 17 Building description: three four-storey apartment buildings with a row of balconies Background: built in 1908–10 Architect: L. Beltrami Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #140; Gramigna-Mazza p. 56 FAÇADES *Ground floor • cladding: Castione (thick slab) *Other floors • coating: plaster • decorations: cast stone MASSAUA (VIA) Former Farmitalia (now Banca Popolare di Milano) Address: via Massaua 4, viale Bezzi Building description: a complex of a rectilinear building with three plus three perpendicular additions on the rear side

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Background: built in 1951–52 as corporate headquarters and pharmaceutics factory; transformed as department of a bank in 1980 Architects: G. Giordani and I. Malaguzzi Valeri Reference: Bottoni #72; Grandi-Pracchi #366; Gramigna-Mazza p. 262 FAÇADE (viale Bezzi) • facing: glass FAÇADE (via Massaua 2, 4) • cladding (lower part): Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding (upper part): metal (panel) FAÇADE (via Massaua 6) • cladding: Sardinia white granite (slab) • facing: glass FAÇADES (rear side, via Fornari) • cladding • cladding: Sardinia white granite (slab) • facing: glass *Direzione Address: via Marostica 1 Building description: a six-storey edifice featuring regular rows of windows Background: built in 1958, renovated in the 1990s Architect: G. Giordani Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 305 • piers: reinforced concrete (pointed finish) • cladding: Nero Africa (slab) MAYER (VIA) Scuola “da Fano” Address: via Mayer 2 Building description: a scholastic building with evidence of the concrete structure Background: built in 1959–64 Architect: E. Gentili Tedeschi References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 354; Biraghi-Granato #118 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • wall (lower part): brick • wall (upper part): plaster (coating) • sculpture panel: concrete MENGONI LUIGI (VIA) Centro HUB Address: via L. Mengoni 3 Building description: a four-storey cubic building in a garden together with other edifices

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Background: built in 2013–16 as multi-cultural centre Architect: Calzoni Architetti References: Biraghi-Granato #119 FAÇADES • coating: plaster MERULA (VIA) Villa Corio-Durini-Beltrami (Ronchetto sul Naviglio) Address: via Merula 13, 15 Building description: a farmstead featuring different short buildings Background: built in the 16th century and increased in the 19th century, then restored and transformed many times MAIN BUILDING • masonry: brick coated with plaster COURT BUILDING (via Merula 13) • masonry: brick • doorway (jambs): Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • porch: Ceppo Brembo (base), brick (shaft) MOGADISCIO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (villa Pestarini) Address: via Mogadiscio 2, 4 Building description: a one-storey urban villa featuring a row of balconies Background: built in 1937–38 Architect: F. Albini Reference: Gramigna-Mazza p. 186 FAÇADES • base: Beola (slab, irregular size) • doorway (via Mogadiscio 4): barge (slab, irregular size) • coating: plaster with glass block MONTE ROSA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Monte Rosa 45, via Domenichino 2 Building description: a fourteen-storey apartment building with deep balconies Background: built in 1951–53 Architect: L. Mattioni Reference: Bottoni #71 FAÇADE (via Domenichino) • cladding (ground floor): travertine (slab) • cladding (other floors): concrete (panels), plaster (on the balconies)

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FAÇADE (via Monte Rosa) • cladding (ground floor): travertine (slab) • cladding (other floors): brick Former Sole 24 Ore Address: via Monte Rosa 91 Building description: a three-storeys “U-shaped” corporate building with long façades cut off by prismatic volumes Background: a former industrial area (Isotta-Fraschini, Siemens-Italtel) built after World War II; transformed in 1998–2004 to house the editorial staff of a newspaper of economics, then transformed in 2020 Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop References: Biraghi-Granato #101 FAÇADES • cladding: concrete (panel) • facing: glass • prismatic volumes (cladding): ceramic (squared tile) NIZZOLI (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Nizzoli 8 Building description: an almost hexagonal corporate headquarters (Capgemini) with decorated façade Background: built in 1981–90 Architects: G.M. Olivieri, P. Viola and G. Giuliani Reference: Gramigna-Mazza pp. 492–493 FAÇADE (via Nizzoli 8) • cladding: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • coating: plaster; stucco (ornamental motives) • entrance floor: Ceppo Iseo (slab) FAÇADES (via Nizzoli and via Ponti) • base: Lavarossa – Peperino (slab) • coating: plaster ODAZIO (VIA) Quartiere “Renzo e Mario Mina” (now “Lorenteggio”) Building description: a series of apartment buildings set in a huge rectangular block built by IFACP for social housing Architects: T. Tollio, A. Morone, F. Natoli, C. Baselli, P. Della Noce and G. Broglio References: Grandi-Pracchi #273; Gramigna-Mazza p. 181 *Address: via Giambellino, via Segneri, via Sanniti Background: built in 1938–44

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FAÇADES • base: Beola (thick slab, painted with a pink layer) • coating: plaster *Address: via Giambellino, via Sanniti, via Apuli, via Odazio Background: built in 1938–44 FAÇADES • base: plaster (coarse grained) • cladding (ground floor): brick • coating (other floors): plaster *Address: via Odazio, via Apuli, via Segneri, via Lorenteggio. Background: built in 1938–44 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (fake Ceppo Iseo) • cladding (ground floor): brick • coating: plaster *Address: via Lorenteggio, via Recoaro, via Segneri, via Inganni Background: built in 1938–44 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (fake Ceppo Iseo) • coating: plaster OSTENO (VIA) Madonna dei Poveri Address: via Osteno – Quartiere INA Casa Baggio II Building description: a prismatic church with an angular apse and a polygonal dome Background: built in 1952–54, some parts remained unfinished Architects: L. Figini and G. Pollini References: Grandi-Pracchi #372; Gramigna-Mazza p. 263; Andreola #113; Biraghi-Granato #116 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete • wall: concrete, brick • entrance (floor): Ghiandone (slab) INTERIOR • floor: Valle Strona, Serizzo Ossola (slab fragments) PARAVIA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Paravia 37 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with a line a semi-circular balconies Background: built in 1965–67 Architects: U. Riva, M. Bottero and B. Bottero References: Grandi-Pracchi #460; Gramigna-Mazza p. 391; Biraghi-Granato #113

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FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete (painted on the ground floor; “brut” on the other ones) • windows: reinforced concrete (panel) PIEMONTE (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Piemonte 10 Building description: an eight-storey apartment building with a bow window in the centre Background: built in 1927–28 Architect: M. Borgato References: Grandi-Pracchi #188; Gramigna-Mazza p. 107 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola • cladding (ground and first floors): travertine (slab) • cladding (central floors): brick • coating (upper floors): plaster • decorative elements: cast stone Teatro Nazionale Address: via Rota 1, piazza Piemonte Building description: a theatre with a tripartite façade including a porch, a loggia and two Serlian motives Background: built in 1920–24 and completely renovated in 2009 Architects: M. Borgato (1920); P. Lissoni (2009) Reference: On the road #44 FAÇADE Different elements (columns, balconies, decorations) and the cladding of the façade were made of artificial stone and cast stone. The original appearance is hidden by a white painting (2009). PIO II (VIA) Ospedale San Carlo Borromeo Address: via Pio II 3 Building description: several ten-storey buildings on a folded plan Background: built in 1962–67 as general hospital Architect: A. Braga References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 385 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete San Carlo Borromeo Building description: a high and narrow chapel on a hexagonal plan

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Background: built in 1964–67 inside of San Carlo Borromeo hospital Architects: G. Ponti, A. Fornaroli and A. Rosselli References: Santi p. 55/99 FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (tile, diamond shape) SALAINO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Salaino 10 Building description: a seven-storey apartment building with a series of recessed balconies Background: built in 2009–11 Architects: A. Citterio, P. Viel and partners Reference: On the road #45 FAÇADES • facing: glass • cornices: metal (panel) • precinct: concrete (panel with vertical fissures) SAINT BON (VIA) Centro Diagnostico Italiano Address: via Saint Bon 20 Building description: a one-storey edifice with a façade covered by metallic wires Background: built in 2004–06 as part of a health care centre Architects: Guidarini & Salvadeo Architetti Associati References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 442; Biraghi-Granato #117 FAÇADE • facing: metal (bar) • coating: metal (corrugated panel) SAN GIMIGNANO (VIA) Trasfigurazione di Nostro Signore Address: via San Gimignano 19 Building description: a church featuring long rows of windows Background: built in 1966–70 Reference: Santi p. 57/115 FAÇADE • structure: reinforced concrete (pointed finishing) • cladding: concrete (panel) • cladding (upper part): ceramic (tile) • entrance (floor): Balma (slab) • entrance (staircase): Balma (tread), travertine (riser)

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SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA ALLA CRETA (PIAZZA) San Giovanni Battista alla Creta Address: piazza San Giovanni Battista alla Creta 11 Building description: a three-nave church featuring a polygonal plan and a façade with a large curvilinear shelter Background: built in 1956–58 Architect: G. Muzio Reference: Santi p. 55/102 FAÇADE • cladding: brick (different setting with ornamental patterns) • doorway: Ghiandone (frame, moulding); Terracotta (moulded panels) • staircase: Ghiandone (slab) • pulpit: Ghiandone (moulding) SAN LEONARDO MURIALDO (VIA) San Leonardo Murialdo Address: via San Leonardo Murialdo 9 Building description: a church featuring a geometric façade Background: built in 1955 Architect: U. Zanchetta Reference: Santi p. 55/103 FAÇADE • upper part: travertine (yellow and light brown, alternating band, slab), Porfido Trentino (thin band, slab); ceramic (coloured tile) PORTICO • piers: travertine (yellow and light brown, alternating bands, slab), Porfido Trentino (thin band, slab) • staircase: travertine (riser), Porfido Trentino (tread) SANT’ELENA (PIAZZA) Sant’Elena in Quarto Cagnino Address: piazza Sant’Elena 5 Building description: a church with a squared façade featuring small arches Background: built in 1936–40 Architects: M. Marelli and E. Saliva Reference: Santi p. 56/108 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • cornice: Ghiandone (moulding) • doorway (frame): Ghiandone (moulding)

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SANTA MARIA DEL ROSARIO (PIAZZA) Santa Maria del Rosario Address: piazza Santa Maria del Rosario Building description: a three-nave church with a large window in the centre of the façade Background: built in 1911–12 Architect: E. Locatelli Reference: Santi p. 57/111 FAÇADE • base (lower): Montorfano (slab) • base (upper): Ceppo Iseo (slab) • cladding: brick • cornices: Ceppo Iseo (moulding) • doorway (main): Ceppo Iseo (column, arch; moulding) • doorways (side): Ceppo Iseo (moulding) INTERIOR • pillars: Montorfano (base), Macchiavecchia (cladding) • base: Rosso Verona (slab) • cladding: Rosa del Garda (slab) SAVONA (VIA) Former Loro Parisini Address: via Savona 129 Building description: a long one-storey corporate building featuring a projecting termination Background: built in 1955 for a mechanical firm as transformation of an industrial factory. After decades of disuse, the building was modified in 2015 to house D.M.E. (electric equipments). Architect: L: Caccia Dominioni References: Grandi-Pracchi #370, Gramigna-Mazza p. 284 FAÇADE • coating (ground floor): plaster (earlier cladding made of brown ceramic tiles) • facing (first floor): glass, metal SEGESTA (PIAZZA) Quartiere “Gabriele d’Annunzio” (now “San Siro – Milite Ignoto”) Building description: a series of apartment buildings built by IFACP for social housing and set in a huge quadrangular block References: Grandi-Pracchi #270; Gramigna-Mazza p. 180 * Address: via Tracia, via Micene, via Preneste, via Zamagna Background: built in 1938–41 Architects: F. Albini, R. Camus and G. Palanti

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FAÇADES • coating: plaster *Address: via Zamagna, piazza Selinunte, via Morgantini, via Tracia Background: built in 1938–41 Architect: E. Battigalli FAÇADES • coating: plaster *Address: via Tracia, via Micene, via Preneste, via Civitali Background: built in 1938–41 Architects: F. Fabbri and G. Minoletti FAÇADES • coating: plaster *Address: via Preneste, via Paravia, via Civitali Background: built in 1938–41 Architects: E. Cerutti and A. Putelli FAÇADES • coating: plaster • cladding: brick *Address: via Mar Jonio 7–9; via Paravia 82–84 Background: built in 1933–38 Architects: A. Morone and F. Natoli References: Grandi-Pracchi #266 FAÇADES • base: serpentine (thick slab) • coating: plaster • cladding: brick *Address: via Mar Jonio 3, piazza Selinunte 11, via Zamagna Background: built in 1935–36 Architect: G. Angilella FAÇADES • base: Beola (thick slab) • coating: plaster • cladding: brick *Address: via Mar Jonio 2–4; via Maratta 4–6 Background: built in 1937–42 Architects: C. and M. Mazzocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #269 FAÇADES • coating: plaster *Address: via Albertinelli 5–7–9, piazza Segesta, via Mar Jonio Background: built in 1937–42 Architect: V. Colombo References: Grandi-Pracchi #269 FAÇADES • coating: plaster • cladding: brick

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SICILIA (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Sicilia 6, via dei Gracchi Building description: a three-storey apartment building with decorated balconies and windows Background: built in 1911 Architect: O. Canale References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 59 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • cladding (first and second floors): brick • coating (third floor): plaster • decorative elements: cast stone SOLARI (VIA) Quartiere popolare Umanitaria Address: via Solari 40 Building description: a series of three-storey apartment buildings for social housing Background: built in 1905–06 Architect: G. Broglio References: Grandi-Pracchi #147; Gramigna-Mazza p. 34 FAÇADES • base: artificial stone (fake conglomerate) • cladding (ground floor): artificial stone • coating (other floors): plaster TELESIO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni (Casa Lentati) Address: via Telesio 2, via Ariosto 9 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with a squared corner Background: built in 1934–36, then transformed into a health care centre Architect: P. Portaluppi FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • cladding (ground floor with windows): Ceppo Iseo • doorway (via Telesio 2): Valcundria (moulding) • cornice: travertine (moulding) • coating (other floors): plaster • cladding (corner): travertine (face bedding, slab) • windows (frame): travertine (slab) • balconies (frame around the opening): Arabescato orobico (slab)

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Edificio per abitazione (Villa Monzino) Address: via Telesio 8 Building description: a one-storey urban villa featuring a vestibule with arches Background: built in 1954–57 Architect: M. Fiocchi Reference: Grandi-Pracchi #207 FAÇADES • coating (rustication): plaster • vestibule: plaster (coating) • doorway (jambs): serpentinite (slab) Edificio per abitazioni Address: via Telesio 22 Building description: a four-storey apartment building with two rows of balconies around the corner Background: built in 1908–09 Architect: A. Menni References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 47 FAÇADES *Ground and first floors • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding (rustication): artificial stone • doorway: Serizzo Ossola (moulding) *Other floors • cladding: artificial stone • balconies, windows, eaves cornice: cast stone TIRANA (PIAZZA) Edificio per abitazioni Address: piazza Tirana 25 Building description: a towering nineteen-storey apartment building with a transparent volume at the top Background: built in 2003–06 Architect: Quattroassociati Reference: On the Road #79 FAÇADE • cladding: concrete (thick slab) TOMMASEO (PIAZZA) Collegio delle Marcelline (Suore di Santa Marcellina) Address: piazza Tommaseo 1 Building description: a three-storey college building with lancet windows

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Background: built in 1900–05 Architect: C. Arpesani FAÇADES • base: Sarnico (squared block) • coating: plaster (graffito) • doorway: veined white Apuanian marble (moulding) TORTONA (VIA) Edificio per uffici Address: via Tortona 37 Building description: a group of four- or five-storey office buildings around a court Background: built in 2003–09 on a former industrial area Architect: Matteo Thun & Partners Reference: Andreola #20 FAÇADES • pilotis (ground floor): metal • facing (ground floor): glass • coating: plaster • cladding: wood (panel) Museo delle Culture (MUDEC) Address: via Tortona 56 Building description: a museum building featuring a curvilinear tower Background: built in 2000–15 on the western part of the site of the former Ansaldo industrial area; it is devoted to the cultures of the whole world Architect: D. Chipperfield References: Andreola #19; Biraghi-Granato #40 FAÇADES • facing (ground floor): glass or metal • facing (other floors): glass • facing (tower): glass INTERIORS • pillars: reinforced concrete • floor: Basaltina (slab) TRIVULZIO (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Trivulzio 1, 3, 5 Building description: a complex of apartment buildings with balconies Background: built in 1972 Architect: I. Gamberini References: Grandi-Pracchi #472

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FAÇADES • cladding: ceramic (rectangular tile) Pio Albergo Trivulzio Address: via Trivulzio 15 Building description: a long building featuring a monumental entrance with arches Background: built in 1906–10 as a home for elderly peoples founded on a private enterprise in 1766, the home moved from the original site of Palazzo Trivulzio (via della Signora, demolished after World War I) Architects: C. Formenti and L. Mazzocchi References: Grandi-Pracchi #134 FAÇADE • fence (piers): artificial stone • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block, coarse grained) • coating: plaster • windows: stucco • entrance: Montorfano (base, monolithic shaft, capital) VELASQUEZ (VIA) Santa Maria degli Angeli e San Francesco d’Assisi Address: piazza Velasquez 1 Building description: a neo-Romanesque three-nave church including a colonnaded porch Background: built in 1897–98 Architect: C. Nava Reference: lombardiabenicultural.it FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • cladding: brick • doorway: Ghiandone (lintel) PORCH • columns: Ghiandone (pedestal), Ghiandone (base, monolithic shaft), Botticino (capital) VERCELLI (CORSO) Casa Rotta Address: corso Vercelli 38 Building description: a four-storey apartment building located on a street corner and featuring long rows of balconies Background: built in 1885–89 (1912) Architect: G.B. Bossi Reference: • base: artificial stone • cladding (ground and first floors, rustication): artificial stone

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VERGA ANDREA (VIA) Edificio per abitazioni e uffici Address: via Verga 4 Building description: an “L-shaped” apartment building featuring three storeys (before) and seven storeys (behind) Background: built in 1961–65 Architects: M. Asnago and C. Vender References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 368 FAÇADE • cladding: travertine (slab) • cladding: litoceramica WAGNER (PIAZZA) San Pietro in Sala Address: piazza Wagner 2 Building description: a three-nave church with dome and bell tower Background: a church was built in the 12th century; a new church was built in the same site in 1907–14, then enlarged, together with a new façade, in 1924 Architects: O. Benedetti and A. Casati Reference: Santi p. 56/105 FAÇADE • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • cladding: brick • coating: plaster • cornerstones: artificial stone (coated by a white painted layer) • porch: Baveno (monolithic shaft), Serizzo Ossola (pedestal, base), cast stone (capital) WASHINGTON (VIA) I Grattacieli Address: via Washington 1, 2 Building description: two seven-storey apartment buildings (called “Skyscrapers”) featuring projections and recesses with a dome in the centre Background: built in 1923 at the tips of a boulevard Architect: M. Borgato References: Gramigna-Mazza p. 87 FAÇADE (via Washington 1) • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • entrance: Ghiandone (two monolithic column shafts)

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• cladding (ground floor, rustication): artificial stone (fake Ceppo Brembo) • coating: plaster • decorative elements: cast stone FAÇADE (via Washington 2) • base: Beola (slab) • cladding (ground floor, rustication): artificial stone • coating: plaster • decorative elements: cast stone Casa Cattaneo Address: via Washington 27, via Pirandello Building description: a four-storey apartment building with bow windows and a decorated band in the upper floor Background: built in 1908–10 Architect: A Menni Reference: Bossaglia-Terraroli p. 172 FAÇADES • base: Serizzo Ossola (squared block) • coating (ground floor): plaster (rough finishing) • coating (other floors): plaster (honed finishing) • bow windows: artificial stone (bracket), cast stone (decorations) • windows (frame): cast stone • decorated band: cast stone ZANZOTTERA FRATELLI (VIA) San Materno Address: via Fratelli Zanzottera 19 (Figino) Building description: a three-nave church featuring a tripartite façade with arches Background: built in 1910 Architect: E. Locatelli Reference: Santi p. 56/104 FAÇADE • base: artificial stone • coting: plaster • doorways: Ceppo Brembo (mouldings) • statues: cast stone • entablature: cast stone BAGGIO A former rural village part of the Municipality of Milan since 1923. The old quarter is still present around the church of Sant’Apollinare.

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FORZE ARMATE (VIA DELLE) Sant’Apollinare (old church) Address: via delle Forze Armate (Baggio) Building description: a modern church joined to an ancient bell tower Background: the first church was built in the 11th century, then renewed a few times; the sole ancient remain is the bell tower, built in the 14th century References: Politecnico #11 FAÇADE • base: Ghiandone (squared block) • masonry: brick • doorway: Serizzo Ossola (pedestal), Molera (columns, lintel, arch) • rose (four reliefs): Molera (carved element) SIDE • base: Ceppo Brembo (squared block) • masonry: brick BELL TOWER • masonry: brick; Ceppo Brembo (block) MANARESI (VIA) Sant’Anselmo da Baggio Address: via Manaresi Building description: a squared church with entrance and main altar on two opposite corners Background: built in 1987 Architect: V. Benati Reference: Santi p. 56/108 FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete • cladding: brick • base: Serizzo Ossola (slab) • entrance: Ornavasso (slab) NOALE (VIA) Former Istituti Riuniti Marchiondi Spagliardi Address: via Noale 1 Building description: a prismatic building featuring a series of parallel concrete structures Background: built in 1953–57 as a scholastic facility, completely disused since 2000 Architect: V. Viganò References: Grandi-Pracchi #379; Gramigna-Mazza p. 291; Andreola #111; Biraghi-Granato #120

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FAÇADES • structure: reinforced concrete SANT’APOLLINARE (VIA) Sant’Apollinare in Baggio (new church) Address: piazza Sant’Apollinare (Baggio) Building description: a three-nave church featuring a high porch, a hemispherical dome and a tall bell tower Background: built in 1938–42 Architect: A. Aresi Reference: Santi p. 56/108 PORCH • base: serpentinite (quarry face, slab) • cladding: brick • corridors: serpentinite (quarry face, slab) FAÇADE • base: serpentinite (quarry face, slab) • cladding: brick • doorways: serpentinite (slab; moulding, polishing) • staircase: Botticino (slab) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick • cornices: Botticino (moulding) VAL SESIA (VIA) San Pier Giuliano Eymard Address: via Val Sesia 86 Building description: a church featuring a rectangular façade with a central porch and cross on the side Background: built in 1985 Architect: V. Benati Reference: Santi p. 56/105 FAÇADE • cladding: Prun (slab) • porch (piers): Prun (cladding) on reinforced concrete • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) VILLA (LARGO) Santa Marcellina in Muggiano di Baggio Address: largo Villa, via Mosca (Baggio) Building description: a simple church with a small porch

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Background: built in 1910 References: Santi p. 56/110 FAÇADE • cladding: brick • vaulted portico: reinforced concrete (pillars); wood (roof) • staircase: Serizzo Ossola (slab) BELL TOWER • cladding: brick CESANO BOSCONE A municipality (population circa 23,000 inhabitants) on the road to Vigevano and close to Naviglio Grande. The former rural village was completely transformed since the 1950s. TURATI (VIA) Sant’Ireneo Address: via Turati 8 Building description: a rectangular church on an asymmetric parvis with a chapel and bell tower Background: built in 1997–2000 Architect: M. Galantino Reference: Andreola #109 FAÇADE • cladding (lower part): brick • cladding (upper part): concrete (panels with squared holes) • fence: brick CHAPEL and BELL TOWER (on the parvis) • cladding: brick INTERIOR • coating: concrete (coarse grained) • piers: concrete (coarse grained coating) • ceiling: wood VESPUCCI (VIA) Scuola Media Leonardo da Vinci Address: via Vespucci 9 Building description: two prismatic buildings at the sides of a cylindrical building featuring circular staircases on the rear and housing a sport hall and a conference hall Background: built in 1975–82 Architects: G. Canella, M. Achilli, F. De Miranda and E. Mezzetti Reference: Polano-Mulazzani p. 97 FAÇADES (side buildings) • coating: plaster

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FAÇADE (central building) • lower part: reinforced concrete without coating • upper part: synthetic material Scuola Elementare Monaca Address: via Vespucci 11 Building description: an “L-shaped” scholastic building featuring a series of piers and recessed façades Background: built in 1978–81 Architects: A. Torricelli, A. Locatelli and P. Salmoiraghi Reference: Andreola #110 FAÇADES • coating: plaster (on reinforced concrete piers)

Index

The entries concern: (a) architects and other artists; (b) buildings (apartment and office buildings, theatres, hospitals, churches etc.; the term “Milan” is omitted, the name of other cities or towns is reported in brackets); (bsc) artistic periods and building stone chronology of Milanese art and architecture; (mun) municipalities of the outskirts of Milan; (s) stones (terms as pietra, granito, marmo etc. are generally omitted). Urban addresses are reported letter by letter together with the Italian terms: via, piazza, corso, viale etc. The stone entries (s) apply only to chapter 1; stones are not indexed in the other chapters. 5+1 AA (a) 419 Abba via - 297 Abbadesse via 333 Abbazia (s) 9 Abruzzi viale 381 Accursio piazzale 297 Acerbi (b) 68 Achilli, M. (a) 415, 441, 442, 443, 487 Acquario Civico (b) 282 Affari piazza 81 Affori viale 299 Agenzia Entrate (b) 359 Agostini, A. (a) 35, 36 Agraria (department) (b) 385 Agricola Milanese (bank) (b) 64 Agricoltura (former bank) (b) 24, 25 Alari Visconti (b) 104 Albani via 300 Albergo Diurno (b) 164 Alberto da Giussano via 451 Albini, F. (a) 23, 313, 382, 411, 417, 444, 471, 477 Albini, M. (a) 444

Albricci, G. (a) 430 Albricci via 57 Alcuino via 300 Alemagna, E. (a) 156 Alemagna viale 261 Alesina (b) 85 Alessi, G. (a) 53, 208, 219, 257, 310 Alessio (b) 148 Alfieri, B. (a) 203 Alfonso Femia Atelier (a) 361 Allianz (p) 329 Allodi, P. (a) 373 Alpago Novello, A. (a) 240, 287 Alserio via 333 Alvisetti, G. (a) 132 Amadeo, G.A. (a) 10, 15, 448 Amati, C. (a) 15, 54, 221 Ambrosiana (biblioteca) (b) 100 Ambrosiano (former bank) (b) 30 Amedei via 215 Amministrazione Provinciale (b) 184 Ampère via 334, 381 Andreani, A. (a) 161, 162 Anelli, G. piazza 334 Anelli, L. via 187 Angelicum (b) 137 Angelini, G. (a) 292 Angera (s) 5, 6, 10 Angilella, G. (a) 379, 478 Anguissola Antona Traversi (b) 154 Annoni (b) 68 Annoni, A. (a) 117, 310, 373, 377, 379 Annunciata (b) 60 Annunciata via 111 Annunciazione (b) 325 Ansaldo (former) (b) 452 Ansperto largo 83 Antonietti, L. (a) 262 Antonini via 417 Antonio da Lonate (a) 71, 244 Anzola (s) 9

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Aporti via 335 Appennini via 301 Apple store (b) 38 April Studio (a) 374 Apuanian Alps marble (s) 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 Aquileia piazza 231 Arabescato orobico (s) 7, 9 Arassociati (a) 26 Arata, G.U. (a) 147, 160, 340, 360, 364 Archi Porta Nuova (b) - 157 Archinto (b) 200, 221 Arcimbolde (scuole) (b) 73 Arcimboldi (theatre) (b) 357 Arcivescovado (b) 23, 24 Arco della Pace (b) 292 Arena Civica (b) 263 Arengario () 20, 21 Aresi, A. (a) 486 Arganini, G. (a) 115, 157 Argelati via 417 Argonne viale 382 Aria torre (Vespucci 12) (b) 337 Arimondi via 301 Ariosto via 262 Armani Silos (b) 453 Armani Teatro (theatre) (b) 452 Arona via 301 Arpesani, C. (a) 233, 344, 409, 419, 481 Arpino via 451 Arrighetti, A. (a) 203, 226, 322, 431, 461 Arrigoni, A. (a) 189 Arsia via 301 Arte Contemporanea (pavillion) (b) 165 Arte Triennale (p) 261 Ascoli piazza 382 Asiago (s) 9 Asiago via 335 Asilo nido Municipale (b) 312 Asmara via 335 Asnago, M. (a) 10, 58, 153, 241, 256, 283, 411, 422, 457, 460, 461, 493 Assago (mun) 439 Assicurazioni Generali (b) 27, 329 Assicurazioni Generali (Manzoni 31) (b) 156 Assicurazioni Venezia (former) (b) 87 Assunta piazza 418 Asti Architetti (a) 333 Atelier 9 (a) 466 Atellani (b) 248 Auditorium Milano (theatre) (a) 424 Augusto largo 187 Aulenti, G. (a) 264 Aulenti piazza 336 Aurisina (s) 3, 8, 10 Autorimessa Supergarage (b) 217 Autosilo Susa (b) 391

Avati, A. (a) 27, 37 Aymonino, C. (a) 303 Azienda Elettrica Municipale (b) 203 Azimonti, I. (a) 388 Bacciocchi M (a) 298, 343, 367, 369, 446, 457, 463 Bacigalupo, M. (a) 285, 444, 445 Bagatti Valsecchi (b) 170 Bagatti Valsecchi, F. (a) 170 Bagatti Valsecchi, G. (a) 170 Baiamonti piazzale 338 Baj, L. (a) 143 Baj, M. (a) 374 Bajamonti piazzale 111 Baldessari, L. (a) 360 Balma (s) 9 Balzaretto, G. (a) 127, 154, 155 Balzarini (b) 404 Balzarro, M. (a) 456 Bancher, G. (a) 312 Bandello via 231 Baptistery (Duomo) (b) 15 Baranzate (municipality) 331 Barbavara via 452 Barbiano Belgiojoso, A. (a) 153 Barbiano Belgiojoso, L. (a) 153, 300, 367, 424, 432 Barca, P.A. (a) 25 Bareggi, G.B. (a) 157 Barelli, F. (a) 177 Baroque (bsc) 6, 7 Barreca, G.A. (a) 347 Baselli, C. (a) 472 Bassanini (b) 235 Bassi, C. (a) 408, 422 Bassi, M. (a) 45, 48, 192, 222 Bassi via 338 Bassini via 339 Battagio, G. (a) 192 Battigalli, E. (a) 478 Battisti, E. (a) 49 Battistoni, J.A. (a) 126 Baukuh (a) 344 Baveno (s) 5, 6, 8, 10 BBPR Studio (a) 41, 42, 54, 79, 109, 118, 145, 266, 402 Beata Vergine Addolorata (b) 215 Beata Vergine Addolorata in Morsenchio (b) 411 Beata Vergine Addolorata in San Siro (b) 460 Beata Vergine dei Miracoli (b) 103 Beata Vergine Immacolata e Sant’Antonio (b) 389 Beatrice d’Este viale 188 Bega, M. (a) 352 Belgiojoso (b) 29 Belgiojoso (Morigi) (b) 99

Index Belgiojoso piazza 29 Bellini, M. (a) 122, 311, 312, 328, 468 Bellini via 188 Belloni, F. (a) 388 Bellorini, F. (a) 89 Belotti, G. (a) 264 Belotti via 30 Beltrami, L. (a) 10, 51, 52, 53, 85, 87, 88, 96, 138, 178, 196, 265, 469 Benati, V. (a) 485, 486 Benedetti, O. 425, 435, 483 Berchet (b) 32 Berchet via 31 Beretta Associati (a) 376 Bernasconi (b) 469 Bernasconi, G.A. (a) 33 Bernasconi, P. (a) 31 Berra via 339 Berri Meregalli (Cappuccini) (b) 146 Berri Meregalli (Mozart) (b) 160 Bersaglieri (b) 70 Bertola, M. (a) 377 Beruto, C. (a) 111 Besana (b) 29 Besana via 189 Besia, G. (a) 201 Bessarione via 418 Bettoli, G. (a) 423 Bettoni, G.P. (a) 342 Betulle via 453 Bevilacqua, C. 464 Bianca Maria viale 189 Bianchi, C. (a) 325 Bianchi, E. (a) 264 Bianchi, M. (a) 156, 173 Biblioteca al Parco (b) 261 Biblioteca comunale (Segrate) (b) 414 Biblioteca Iqbal Masih (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 442 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi (b) 373 Bietti, C. (a) 353 Biffi, A. (a) 77 Bigli (b) 143 Bigli via 143 Binago, L. (a) 72 Biologia (department) (b) 387 Biumi via 390 Blasi, C. (a) 375 BMW (San Donato, M.) (b) 446 Bo via 418 Bocconi, L. Commerciale (university) (b) 432 Boden (s) 6 Boeri Studio (a) 347, 369 Boito, C. (a) 10, 224, 354, 454 Bolagnos (b) 32 Bolchini (b) 41 Boldrini via (San Donato, M.) 444

Bolli, B. (a) 246 Bonacossa (b) 269 Bonaiti (b) 167 Boni, A. (a) 43 Boni-Pelitti (b) 118 Bonomi (Magazzini) (b) 53 Bonomi, A. (a) 54 Boraschi, A. (a) 264 Bordoni, A. (a) 206 Borella (b) 31 Borgato, M. (a) 473, 483 Borgazzi, E. (a) 120 Borgazzi Stampa di Soncino (b) 204 Borgo Pirelli (b) - 373 Borgognone via 144, 452 Borletti (b) 259, 291 Borromeo (b) 84 Borromeo d’Adda (b) 157 Borromeo piazza 84 Borromini via 419 Borsa (former, Affari) (b) 81 Borsa (former, Cordusio) (b) 90 Borsani, G.B. (a) 95, 96, 180 Boschetti, G. (a) 408, 422 Boschi Di Stefano (b) 391 Bosco Verticale (b) 347 Boscovich via 340 Bossi, G.B. (a) 148, 397, 482 Bossi via 31 Botta, M. (a) 50, 380 Bottelli (Castello) (b) 270 Bottelli, R. (a) 270, 280, 281 Bottero, B. (a) 473 Bottero, M. (a) 473 Botticino (s) 10 Bottoni, P. (a) 218, 322, 326, 362, 383 Bovara (b) 182 Bovisasca via 302 Braga, A. (a) 364, 474 Braghieri, G. (a) 331 Bramante, D. (a) 106, 237, 247, 254 Bramante via 302 Bramantino (a) 70 Brambilla, L. (a) 384, 393 Branca (Annexe) (b) 144 Branca (b) 144 Breccia Seravezza (s) 8 Brentani Greppi (b) 153 Brera (b) 114 Brera via 112 Brescia piazzale 453 Brianza Sandstone (Molera) (s) 7 Brianza viale 340 Brigidini, D. (a) 415, 441, 442, 443 Brin via 454 Brisa via 83

491

492

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Brocca, G. (a) 227 Broccatello Arzo (s) 7 Broccatello Spagna (s) 7 Broggi (b) 277 Broggi, L. (a) 88, 90, 94, 231, 276, 277, 281, 288, 363 Broggi via 383 Brogli & Burckhardt Associati (a) 284 Broglio, G. (a) 399, 403, 427, 453, 472, 479 Broletto via 114 Brotti, E. (a) 129, 304 Bruni, F. (a) 184 Brusa, G. (a) 216 Brusconi, A. (a) 262, 393 Buenos Aires corso 383 Buonarroti Carpaccio Giotto (b) 168 Buonarroti piazza 454 Buttafava (b) 242 Buttafava, C. (a) 354, 365 Buttè, C. (a) 395 Buzzi, C. (a) 95 Buzzi, E. V. (a) 16 Buzzi, F. (a) 435 Buzzi, L. (a) 100 Buzzi, T. (a) 240 Byron viale 263 Ca’ Brutta (b) - 176 Ca’ de Sass (Monte Pietà) (b) - 127 Ca’ Granda viale - 341 Cabiati, O. (a) 140, 240, 287, 334, 375, 384, 393 Caboto via 456 Cabrini, F. (istituto Comprensivo) (b) 462 Caccia Dominioni (b) 256 Caccia Dominioni, L. (a) 62, 32, 35, 36, 37, 102, 118, 175, 199, 213, 215, 226, 256, 286, 319, 343, 353, 405, 438, 477 Cadamosto via 384 Cadorna (railway station) (p) 263 Cadorna piazzale 263 Caffè (pavillion) (b) 166 Cagliero via 341 Cagnardi, A. (a) 56, 357, 358, 359 Cagnola (b) 120 Cagnola, L. (a) 196, 229, 263, 293 Caimi, C. (a) 121 Caimi, G. (piscina) (b) 403 Cairoli, A. (a) 379 Cairoli largo 264 Calabria via 341 Calatafimi via 215 Calcagni, G. (a) 342 Calco via 232 Calderara, G. (a) 292 Calderon del Barca via 215 Calindri via 420

Calvino, I. (istituto Agrario) (b) 441 Calzavara, M. (a) 129, 131, 149 Calzoni Architetti (a) 471 Cambi via 302 Cambiaghi (Pisacane 18-20) (b) 404 Cambiagli (Pisacane 22) (b) 405 Cambini via 342 Camisasca & Buffa (a) 373 Campanili, A. 345 Campanini (b) 188 Campanini, A. (a) 173, 174, 189, 200, 316, 409 Campanini Bonomi (b) 208 Campari (b) (Sesto San Giovanni) 380 Campus Durando (b) 308 Campus Lambruschini (b) 309 Camus, R. (a) 382, 411, 477 Canale, O. (a) 479 Canali, G. (a) 299 Candiani (b) 231 Candoglia (s) 4, 5, 10 Canella, G. (a) 413, 415, 441, 442, 443, 487 Caneva, L.M. (a) 161, 206 Canonica (Sant’Ambrogio) (b) 254 Canonica, L. (a) 37, 153, 154, 220 Canova via 264 Cantoni, S. (a) 70, 179 Cantore piazzale 456 Capitano di Giustizia (b) 25 Cappuccini (b) 146 Cappuccio via 85 Caputo Partnership (a) 337 Caramella, L. (a) 341 Caravaggio via 456 Carbonara, P. (a) 313 Carbonari piazza 342 Cardani, E. (a) 428 Carducci via 232 Carlo d’Adda via 420 Carmagnola (b) 114 Carminati, A. (a) 206, 341 Carmine (chapel) (b) 117 Carmine piazza 117 Carnia via 342 Carrobio largo 86 Casa Albergo (Bassini) (b) 339 Casa Albergo (Corridoni) (b) 194 Casa Albergo (Zarotto) (b) 413 Casa Astratta (b) 188 Casa Cura Capitanio (b) 198 Casa Fascio (former, Nirone) (b) 250 Casa Gioventù (ANPI) (b) 197 Casa Incis (Negroli) (b) 400 Casa Madre e Fanciullo (former) (b) 322 Casa Memoria (b) 344 Casa Mutilato (b) 207 Casa Riposo Giuseppe Verdi (b) 454

Index Casalis G. (a) - 364 Casati, A. (a) 425, 435, 483 Casati, G.B. (a) 249, 273, 279, 281 Casati via 384 Cascina Boscaiola (b) 321 Cascina Merlata (b) 320 Case Operaie (b) 130 Caserma dei Veliti (b) 255 Cassa Assicurazioni Sociali (b) 66 Cassi Ramelli, A. (a) 48, 64, 87, 96, 203, 216, 300 Cassoni via 420 Castani (b) 101 Castelfidardo via 118 Castelletti, M. (a) 320 Castelli, A. (a) 197 Castelli, F. (a) 72, 73, 103 Castello piazza 265, 272 Castello Sforzesco (b) 265 Castello Sforzesco (museum) (b) 266 Castiglione, G. (a) 430 Castiglioni (b) 181, 455 Castiglioni, A. (a) 178, 377 Castiglioni, P.G. (a) 178, 377 Castione (s) 10 Catena via 32 Caterina da Forlì viale 457 Catone via 303 Cattaneo (b) 484 Cattaneo, A. (a) 39 Cattaneo, C. (istituto) (b) 229 Cattolica (university) (b) 237 Cavalieri (Albergo) (b) 65 Cavalieri Santo Sepolcro via 118 Cavallé, M. (a) 393 Cavalletti, E. (a) 407 Cavalli (b) 280 Cavour piazza 147 Cecchi and Lima (a) 93 Ceccucci, C. (a) 313 Celentano via 342 Celesia (b) 278 Celoria via 385 Centrale Acqua (Cenisio) (b) 308 Centro Assistenza Paesi Africani (b) 431 Centro Civico (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 442 Centro Diagnostico Italiano (b) 475 Centro HUB (b) 470 Centro Servizi Villaggio Incis (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 442 Centro Svizzero (b) 147 Ceppo Brembo (s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ceppo Iseo (s) 9, 10 Cereda, C. (a) 130, 430 Cereghini, M. (a) 198 Ceresio via 343

Ceretti, V. (a) 323, 374, 433 Cernaia via 119 Cerri, P. (a) 356, 357, 358, 359 Certosa Garegnano (b) 310 Certosa Pavia (b) 447 Ceruti, G. (a) 182 Cerutti, E. 313, 322, 372, 421, 478 Cerva via 190 Cerved Group (San Donato, M.) (b) 447 Cesa Bianchi, P. (a) 45, 49, 91, 352 Cesano Boscone (mun) 487 Cesariano, C. (a) 99, 146, 219 Chase Manhattan Bank (former) (b) 32, 42 Chiampo (s) 8, 10 Chiappa, A. (a) 102 Chiappa, G.B. (a) 204, 267 Chiappetta, S.M. (a) 191, 321, 371, 412 Chiara, L. (a) 309 Chiaradia via 421 Chiaravalle (abbey) (b) 447 Chierici, G. (a) 218 Chiesa (b) 180 Chiesa (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 442 Chiesa, D. piazza 303 Chiesa Rossa (b) 421 Chiesa Rossa via 421 Chimica Industriale (department) (b) 387 Chininger, G. (a) 396 Chiodi, G. (a) 121, 197, 426 Chiolini, P. (a) 212, 366, 410 Chippefield, D. (a) 481 Cicchieri (b) 280 Ciceri Agnesi (hospital) (b) 132 Ciceri Visconti via 388 Cicognara via 388 Cilea via 303 Cimitero Maggiore (b) 304 Cimitero Maggiore piazzale 304 Cimitero Monumentale (b) 304 Cimitero Monumentale piazzale 304 Cino del Duca via 32 Cino Zucchi Architects (a) 298, 319, 370, 380, 440 Cinque Giornate piazza 190 Ciocca, G. (a) 331 Cipollino (Apuanian) (s) 10 Cipollino (Greece) (s) 3 Circo via 87 Circolo Filologico (b) 34 Cirla (b) 457 Città degli Studi (b) 385 Citterio (b) 112 Citterio, A. (a) 279, 315, 427, 462, 475 Citylife (b) 329 Civita (b) 148 Clerichetti, L. (a) 47, 145, 158

493

494

Index

Clerici (b) 33 Clerici, F. (a) 440 Clerici via 30, 33 CLS Architetti (a) 327 CMR Massimo Roj Architects (a) 420 COIMA (b) 336 Col Moschin via - 422 Cola Montano via 343 Colla, A. (a) 208, 244 Colleoni via 305 Colletta via 421 Collini (b) 139 Colombo corso 457 Colombo, V. (a) 478 Colonna via 306 Colonne (Cassa Risparmio) (b) 140 Colonne San Lorenzo (b) 221 Colonnese, V. (a) 177 Comasina via 306 Combi, E. (a) 276 Comelico via 388 Comini, A. (a) 269, 278, 280 Commenda via 191 Commerciale (bank, addition) (b) 51 Commerciale (former bank) (b) 51 Commerciale (Ragioneria) (b) 52 Comolli Rustici (b) 343 Complesso Polifunzionale (Italla 22) (b) 62 Complesso Polifunzionale (Muratori 27-29) (b) 426 Comprensivo (istituto, Pieve Emanuele) (b) 442 Conciliazione via (Baranzate) 331 Condominio XXI Aprile (b) 241 Confalonieri via 344 Coni Zugna viale 235 Conservatorio, G. Verdi (b) 191, 192 Conti (pb) 248, 249 Contratti (magazzini) (b) 94 Copernico via 344 Coppedè, A. (a) 120, 234, 459 Cordusio piazza 87 Corio (b) 48 Corio-Durini-Beltrami Villa (b) 471 Cornaggia Castiglioni (b) 86 Corpus Domini (b) 287 Corridoni via 193 Corridoni via (San Giuliano, M.) (b) 447 Corriere della Sera (addition) (b) 138 Corriere della Sera (b) 138 Corsia dei Servi largo 34 Corsica viale 389 Corso (galleria) (b) 54 Corte Verde (b) 370 Cosimo del Fante via (b) 216 Cossutti, L. (a) 55 Costanza via 457

Costermanelli, P. (a) 307 Cozzi, R. (piscina) (b) 410 Credaro (s) 8 Credito Italiano (former) (b) 88, 302 Crema via 422 Crescini, P. (a) 125, 303, 355, 414, 466 Crespi (Matteotti) (b) 39 Crespi (Venezia) (b) 180 Crespi, G.B. (a) 63 Crespi Sola-Busca (b) 162 Crespi via 345 Crevola d’Ossola (s) 7, 9 Cristiana Protestante (b) 148 Cristo Re (former, Colleoni) (b) 306 Cristo Re (Galeno) (b) 354 Crivelli (b) 131 Crivelli, G. (a) 126 Crocchini (b) 405 Croce, F. (a) 23, 33, 189, 203 Cucine Economiche (b) 362 Cuoco piazzale 389 Cusani (b) 112 Cusani via 120 Cusini (b) 195 D’Ardia, G.G. (a) 314 D’Urbino, M. (a) 196 Da Fano (scuola) (b) 470 Da Pozzo, G. (a) 331 Dal Fabbro, L. (a) 454 Dal Verme (theatre) (b) 289 Dalmazia via 389 Dante via 277 Danusso, A. (a) 351 Dario Biandrà (b) 88 De Amicis via 216 De Angeli piazza 458 De Bernardi via 148 De Capitani d’Arzago (b) 94 De Carli, C. 150, 303, 341 De Castilia via 347 De Cristoforis (galleria) (b) 39 De Cristoforis via 347 De Filippo, E. (istituto, Pieve Emanuele) (b) 443 De Finetti, G. (a) 153, 154, 175, 197, 209 De Gasperi via (San Donato, M.) 444 De Lucchi, M. 298, 403 De Marchi via 148 De Micheli, C. 409 De Min, G. (a) 43 De Miranda, F. (a) 487 De Roberto via 307 De Rossi, A. (a) 303 De Santis via 422 De Togni via 236 Déco (bsc) 8

Index Del Bufalo, L. (a) 418 Del Corno, A. (a) 340 Del Corno, U. (a) 343 Dell’Acqua (b) 273 Dell’Orto, E. (a) 351 Della Morte, E. (a) 460 Della Noce, P. (a) 472 Della Quercia via 458 Deposito ATM Molise (b) 399 Deposito Stelvio ATM (b) 376 Desiderio da Settignano via 458 Deustche Bank (p) 358 Dezza via 459 Diaz piazza 58 Dio Padre a Città Studi (b) 407 Diocleziano piazza 308 Diotallevi, I. (a) 306, 313 Diotti, G.B. (a) 199 Dodi, L. (a) 221 Dolce e Gabbana (former) (b) 383 Domenichino via 459 Domus Adele (b) 235 Domus Carola (b) 236 Domus Fausta (b) 236 Domus Julia (b) 236 Donatelli, R. (a) 370 Donatello via 348 Dordoni Architetti (a) 436 Doria via 348 Dorigati, R. (a) 327 Dova, G. (a) 465 Drago, G. (a) 312 Duca d’Aosta piazza 349 Ducale (former theatre) (b) 20 Dugnani (b) 150 Dumont Cinema (former) (b) 390 Duomo (altars) (b) 16 Duomo (b) 15 Duomo (crypt) (b) 17 Duomo (Medici Tomb) (b) 16 Duomo (Northern Sacristy) (b) 17 Duomo (Scurolo and Vestibolo) (b) 17 Duomo piazza 15 Durando via 308 Durini (b) 195 Durini via 195 Duse piazza 148 Dwan, T. (a) 462 Eclecticism (bsc) 8 Edallo, A. (a) 302, 451 Edificatrice Case Operai (b) 375 Edificio abitazioni (A. da Giussano 21) 451 Edificio abitazioni (Albricci 10) (b) 58 Edificio abitazioni (Albricci 1-3-5) (b) 57 Edificio abitazioni (Albricci 8) (b) 58

495

Edificio abitazioni (Alcuino) (b) 300 Edificio abitazioni (Alserio 10) (b) 333 Edificio abitazioni (Ampère 97-101) (b) 334 Edificio abitazioni (Anelli 7) (b) 187 Edificio abitazioni (Appennini) (b) 301 Edificio abitazioni (Aquileia 8) (b) 231 Edificio abitazioni (Argelati 28) (b) 417 Edificio abitazioni (Augusto 10) (b) 187 Edificio abitazioni (Beatrice d’Este 16) (b) 188 Edificio abitazioni (Beltrami 2) (b) 268 Edificio abitazioni (Borgonuovo 4) (b) 145 Edificio abitazioni (Brianza 23) (b) 340 Edificio abitazioni (Broletto 37) (b) 116 Edificio abitazioni (Buenos Aires 75) (b) 384 Edificio abitazioni (Buionarroti 24) (b) 454 Edificio abitazioni (Buonaparte 12) (b) 274 Edificio abitazioni (Buonaparte 14) (b) 274 Edificio abitazioni (Buonaparte 46) (b) 275 Edificio abitazioni (Buonaparte 50) (b) 275 Edificio abitazioni (Buonaparte 60) (b) 275 Edificio abitazioni (Buonaparte 71) (b) 277 Edificio abitazioni (Cairoli 2) (b) 264 Edificio abitazioni (Calco 2) (b) 232 Edificio abitazioni (Canova 15) (b) 264 Edificio abitazioni (Canova 7) (b) 264 Edificio abitazioni (Caravaggio 25) (b) 456 Edificio abitazioni (Carbonari 2) (b) 342 Edificio abitazioni (Carducci 12) (b) 232 Edificio abitazioni (Carducci 14) (b) 232 Edificio abitazioni (Carducci 16) 233 Edificio abitazioni (Carducci 34) 234 Edificio abitazioni (Casa Cedro, Cernaia) (b) 121 Edificio abitazioni (Casati 1) (b) 89 Edificio abitazioni (Cassoni 8-12) (b) 420 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 1) (b) 272 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 16) (b) 270 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 18) (b) 270 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 2) (b) 268 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 20) (b) 271 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 22) (b) 271 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 24-26) (b) 271 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 27) (b) 273 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 28) (b) 272 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 29) (b) 274 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 3-5-7) (b) 273 Edificio abitazioni (Castello 4-6) (b) 269 Edificio abitazioni (Catena 4) (b) 32 Edificio abitazioni (Caterina Forlì 40) (b) 457 Edificio abitazioni (Cavalieri Santo Sepolcro 10-12) (b) 118 Edificio abitazioni (Cernaia 9) (b) 119 Edificio abitazioni (Ciceri Visconti 4-8) (b) 388 Edificio abitazioni (Cicognara 11) (b) 388 Edificio abitazioni (Cimabue 20) (b) 323 Edificio abitazioni (Cimabue 4) (b) 323

496

Index

Edificio abitazioni (Circo 1) (b) 87 Edificio abitazioni (Col Moschin 3) 422 Edificio abitazioni (Coni Zugna 5-7) (b) 236 Edificio abitazioni (Conservatorio 22) (b) 193 Edificio abitazioni (Corridoni 15) (b) 193 Edificio abitazioni (Costanza 22-24) (b) 457 Edificio abitazioni (Cusani 1) (b) 120 Edificio abitazioni (Cusani 4) (b) 120 Edificio abitazioni (Daini 3-5) (b) 357 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 10) (b) 280 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 12) (b) 281 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 13) (b) 278 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 14) (b) 281 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 15) (b) 279 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 16) (b) 281 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 17) (b) 279 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 18) (b) 281 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 19) (b) 279 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 4) (b) 280 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 6) (b) 280 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 7) (b) 278 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 8) (b) 280 Edificio abitazioni (Dante 9) (b) 278 Edificio abitazioni (De Angeli 1-3) (b) 458 Edificio abitazioni (Della Quercia 1) (b) 458 Edificio abitazioni (Desiderio Settignano 12) (b) 458 Edificio abitazioni (Dezza 49) (b) 459 Edificio abitazioni (Domenichino 1-3) (b) 459 Edificio abitazioni (Donatello 30) (b) 348 Edificio abitazioni (Duse 3) (b) 149 Edificio abitazioni (Euripide 1-7-9) (b) 460 Edificio abitazioni (Faruffini 6) (b) 461 Edificio abitazioni (Ferrario) (b) 105 Edificio abitazioni (Filippino Organi 7) (b) 390 Edificio abitazioni (Fiori Chiari 9) (b) 121 Edificio abitazioni (Foppa 4) (b) 461 Edificio abitazioni (Formentini 1) (b) 122 Edificio abitazioni (Gabetti 15) (b) 309 Edificio abitazioni (Galilei 5) (b) 149 Edificio abitazioni (Garibaldi 108) (b) 123 Edificio abitazioni (Gavirate 27) (b) 463 Edificio abitazioni (Genova 4) (b) 218 Edificio abitazioni (Gherardini 6) (b) 282 Edificio abitazioni (Giambellino 117-119) (b) 463 Edificio abitazioni (Giannone 9) (b) 283 Edificio abitazioni (Giardini 7) (b) 149 Edificio abitazioni (Gioia 1) (b) 355 Edificio abitazioni (Giulianova 1) (b) 283 Edificio abitazioni (Giuriati 5) (b) 390 Edificio abitazioni (Goldoni 63) (b) 381 Edificio abitazioni (Gonzaga 4-6) (b) 57 Edificio abitazioni (Gonzaga 5-7) (b) 58 Edificio abitazioni (Gorizia 14-16) (b) 465 Edificio abitazioni (Innovazione 22-24) (b) 358

Edificio abitazioni (Istria 4-8) (b) 359 Edificio abitazioni (Italia 13-15-17) (b) 61 Edificio abitazioni (Jommelli 26) (b) 359 Edificio abitazioni (Lampugnano 144) (b) 315 Edificio abitazioni (Lanzone 6) (b) 241 Edificio abitazioni (Larga 7) (b) 63 Edificio abitazioni (Laveno 6) (b) 466 Edificio abitazioni (Lentati, Telesio 2) (b) 479 Edificio abitazioni (Leonardo 3) (b) 395 Edificio abitazioni (Leopardi 1) (b) 285 Edificio abitazioni (Leopardi 15) (b) 285 Edificio abitazioni (Lomazzo 52) (b) 315 Edificio abitazioni (Longhi 11) (b) 396 Edificio abitazioni (Longhi 7) (b) 396 Edificio abitazioni (Longhi 9) (b) 396 Edificio abitazioni (Majno 12) (b) 150 Edificio abitazioni (Manin 33) (b) 152 Edificio abitazioni (Marcora 11) (b) 125 Edificio abitazioni (Massena 18) (b) 286 Edificio abitazioni (Matteoti 5-9) (b) 40 Edificio abitazioni (Melegari 4) (b) 161 Edificio abitazioni (Melzi d’Eril 6) (b) 287 Edificio abitazioni (Meravigli 2) (b) 277 Edificio abitazioni (Mercadante 7) (b) 362 Edificio abitazioni (Mirabello 1) (b) 126 Edificio abitazioni (Mogadiscio 2-4) (b) 471 Edificio abitazioni (Monforte 2-4) (b) 42 Edificio abitazioni (Monforte 32) (b) 200 Edificio abitazioni (Monforte 9) (b) 199 Edificio abitazioni (Monte Ceneri 58) (b) 317 Edificio abitazioni (Monte Generoso 4) (b) 318 Edificio abitazioni (Monte Rosa 45) (b) 471 Edificio abitazioni (Monte Santo 2) (b) 128 Edificio abitazioni (Monte Santo 8) (b) 129 Edificio abitazioni (Monzino, Telesio 8) (b) 480 Edificio abitazioni (Nievo 10) (b) 318 Edificio abitazioni (Nievo 28/1) (b) 319 Edificio abitazioni (Nievo 9) (b) 318 Edificio abitazioni (Nirone 2) (b) 250 Edificio abitazioni (Pagano 2) (b) 287 Edificio abitazioni (Palmanova 38) (b) 365 Edificio abitazioni (Paolo Cannobio 33) (b) 58 Edificio abitazioni (Paravia 37) (b) 473 Edificio abitazioni (Pascoli 33) (b) 401 Edificio abitazioni (Pergine 10) (b) 323 Edificio abitazioni (Piave 20) (b) 402 Edificio abitazioni (Piccinni 2) (b) 402 Edificio abitazioni (Piemonte 10) (b) 474 Edificio abitazioni (Pinaroli 3) (b) 403 Edificio abitazioni (Pirelli, Cavalieri, S. Sepolcro 6) (b) 118 Edificio abitazioni (Pisacane 12) (b) 404 Edificio abitazioni (Pisacane 25) (b) 405 Edificio abitazioni (Pogatschnig 40) (b) 323 Edificio abitazioni (Pontaccio 16-18) (b) 131 Edificio abitazioni (Porta 3) (b) 166

Index Edificio abitazioni (Quadronno 24) (b) 206 Edificio abitazioni (Regina Giovanna 39) (b) 406 Edificio abitazioni (Repubblica 12) (b) 167 Edificio abitazioni (Repubblica 27) (b) 369 Edificio abitazioni (Romagna 56/3) (b) 406 Edificio abitazioni (Rosellini 8) (b) 370 Edificio abitazioni (Rossi, P. 52) (b) 321 Edificio abitazioni (Sacchi 12) (b) 133 Edificio abitazioni (Salaino 10) (b) 475 Edificio abitazioni (San Calimero 17) (b) 209 Edificio abitazioni (San Donato, M.) (b) 446 Edificio abitazioni (San Gregorio 3) (b) 408 Edificio abitazioni (San Marco 1) (b) 134 Edificio abitazioni (San Simpliciano 6) (b) 136 Edificio abitazioni (San Tomaso 10) (b) 280 Edificio abitazioni (Sant’Ambrogio 14) (b) 256 Edificio abitazioni (Sant’Antonio, M. Zaccaria 1) (b) 206 Edificio abitazioni (Sant’Erasmo 5) (b) 145 Edificio abitazioni (Sant’Erasmo 7) (b) 145 Edificio abitazioni (Sant’Erasmo 9) (b) 169 Edificio abitazioni (Santa Croce 3) (b) 226 Edificio abitazioni (Sella 4) (b) 269 Edificio abitazioni (Sempione 38) (b) 326 Edificio abitazioni (Senigallia) (b) 327 Edificio abitazioni (Senofonte 2-4) (b) 330 Edificio abitazioni (Senofonte 9) (b) 461 Edificio abitazioni (Serbelloni 14) (b) 161 Edificio abitazioni (Sforza 15) (b) 211 Edificio abitazioni (Sicilia 6) (b) 479 Edificio abitazioni (Spadari 9) (b) 105 Edificio abitazioni (Spiga 32-34) (b) 174 Edificio abitazioni (Spinola 8) (b) 330 Edificio abitazioni (Tabacchi 54) (b) 435 Edificio abitazioni (Telesio 22) (b) 480 Edificio abitazioni (Tessa 2) (b) 139 Edificio abitazioni (Testi 100-110) (b) 377 Edificio abitazioni (Tirana 25) (b) 480 Edificio abitazioni (Torre, Monforte 36) (b) 200 Edificio abitazioni (Traiano 51) (b) 298 Edificio abitazioni (Tricolore 1-3) (b) 212 Edificio abitazioni (Trivulziana 1-4) (b) 358 Edificio abitazioni (Trivulzio 1-5) (b) 480 Edificio abitazioni (Tunisia 50) (b) 411 Edificio abitazioni (Turati 7) (b) 175 Edificio abitazioni (Vallazze 100) (b) 379 Edificio abitazioni (Vanoni) (b) 105 Edificio abitazioni (Velasca 4) (b) 58 Edificio abitazioni (Verga 4) (b) 483 Edificio abitazioni (vicolo Santa, M. Porta 1) (b) 102 Edificio abitazioni (Vigna 1) (b) 108 Edificio abitazioni (Vigoni 13) (b) 213 Edificio abitazioni (Vittorio Veneto 16) (b) 183 Edificio abitazioni (Zoagli, A. 1) (b) 331

497

Edificio albergo (Colleoni 14) (b) 305 Edificio albergo (Duca d’Aosta 4) (b) 351 Edificio albergo (Repubblica 20) (b) 368 Edificio aule (university, Golgi 19) (b) 387 Edificio INA abitazioni (Sarzana 24) (b) 375 Edificio multiuso (pharmacy) (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 443 Edificio Municipale (Porta Romana 8-10) (b) 69 Edificio polifunzionale (Buenos Aires) (b) 383 Edificio polifunzionale (largo Augusto 1) (b) 187 Edificio polifunzionale (San Raffaele 6) (b) 49 Edificio polifunzionale (San Raffaele) (b) 49 Edificio scolastico (via Lamarmora 34) (b) 196 Edificio uffici (Affari 2) (b) 82 Edificio uffici (Bossi 2) (b) 31 Edificio uffici (Buonaparte 31) (b) 276 Edificio uffici (Buonaparte 61-69) (b) 276 Edificio uffici (Europa 10-12) (b) 35 Edificio uffici (Europa 11-13) (b) 35 Edificio uffici (Europa 18-20) (b) 36 Edificio uffici (Europa 22) (b) 36 Edificio uffici (Filzi 27) (b) 353 Edificio uffici (Forcella 5) (b) 462 Edificio uffici (Grattacielo, Torre Breda, Repubblica 32) (b) 369 Edificio uffici (Hoepli 10) (b) 38 Edificio uffici (Hoepli 5) (b) 38 Edificio uffici (Italia 21-25) 62 Edificio uffici (Kuliscioff 31-37) (b) 468 Edificio uffici (Liberazione 9) (b) 338 Edificio uffici (Lorenteggio 255) (b) 467 Edificio uffici (Lorenteggio J) (b) 468 Edificio uffici (Lorenteggio L) (b) 468 Edificio uffici (Mazzini 12) (b) 65 Edificio uffici (Nizzoli 8) (b) 472 Edificio uffici (Paleocapa 7) (b) 289 Edificio uffici (Pantano 9) (b) 67 Edificio uffici (Pirelli 20) (b) 366 Edificio uffici (Pisani 16) (b) 367 Edificio uffici (Posta 8) (b) 82 Edificio uffici (Repubblica 27) (b) 369 Edificio uffici (Rossi, A. 8) (b) 299 Edificio uffici (San Giovanni sul Muro 9) (b) 291 Edificio uffici (Sant’Andrea 25) (b) 169 Edificio uffici (Sempione 66) (b) 326 Edificio uffici (Solferino 40) (b) 138 Edificio uffici (Tolstoj 2) (b) 436 Edificio uffici (Torre Diamante, Bo Bardi 3) (b) 338 Edificio uffici (Tortona 37) (b) 481 Edificio uffici INA (San Paolo) (b) 47 Edison (Buonaparte 31) (b) 276 Edison (former) (b) 343 Edison piazza 90 Einaudi piazza 352

498

Index

Eisenman, P. (a) 401 Elba (s) 9 Elba via 459 Elvetico (Collegio) (b) 173 Emilia via (San Donato, M.) 445 Engelmann, A. (a) 148 Erba Odescalchi (b) 79 Espinasse viale 309 Esquilino piazza 460 Euripide via 460 Europa corso 35 Fabbri, E. (a) 50 Fabbri, F. (a) 478 Faccanoni Romeo Villa (b) 455 Facce (casa delle) b) 338 Faccio, U. (a) 406 Fagnani (b) 104 Falck (b) 293 Faludi, E. (a) 353 Fara via 352 Faravelli, M. (a) 428 Farini via 352 Farioli, S. (a) 306 Farmitalia (former) (b) 469 Farmitalia Direzione (former) (b) 470 Faruffini via 461 Fascist architecture (bsc) 8 Fasoli (b) 108 Fastweb (b) 427 Fatebenefratelli (hospital) (b) 132 Fatebenefratelli oftalmico (b) 133 Fatebenefratelli via 121 Favini, A. (a) 331 Favole, P. (a) 314 Federazione Fasci Milanesi (former) (b) 92 Felisari (b) 340 Feltrinelli (b) 130, 153 Feraboli via 423 Fermini, A. (a) 404 Ferrari, A. (a) 150, 280 Ferrari, L. (a) 318 Ferrata (b) 97 Ferrera via 461 Ferrini, G. (a) 92, 251, 368, 428 Ferrini, R. (a) 63, 184, 232 Festa del Perdono via 59 Fidia (b) 160 Fiera Milanocity (b) 328 Figini, L. (a) 38, 65, 87, 111, 117, 187, 303, 366, 466, 473 Figini villa (b) 366 Filangeri piazza 237 Filarete (a) 59, 265 Filippino Organi via 390 Filodrammatici (theatre) (b) 36

Filodrammatici via 36 Filzi via 353 Finale Ligure (s) 9 Fini, U. (a) 301 FINPER (b) 298 Fiocchi (b) 119 Fiocchi, A. (a) 33 Fiocchi, M. (a) 10, 119, 208, 293, 294, 480 Fiori Chiari via 121 Fiorica, F. (a) 469 Fisica (department) (b) 386 Fisiologia (department) (b) 386 Fondazione De Magistris (former) (b) 456 Fondazione Fiera Milano (Direzione) (b) 330 Fondazione Prada (b) 423 Fontana (b) 184 Fontana piazza 23 Fontana Silvestri (b) 178 Fontana Tritoni (b) 128 Foppa via 461 Forcella via 462 Forlati, F. (a) 460 Formenti, C. 278, 483 Formentini via 122 Fornaroli, A. (a) 43, 47, 62, 67, 176, 235, 240, 292, 348, 351, 388, 391, 394, 399, 454, 455, 459, 475 Forno Automatico Continuo (former) (b) 428 Foro Buonaparte 267, 274, 276 Fort-Brescia, B. (a) 337 Forti, G. (a) 188, 394 Forze Armate via 462 Forze Armate via (Baggio) 485 Foscolo via 37 Fossati (theatre) (b) 122 Fossati via 354 Fosse Ardeatine via 92 Foster and Partners (a) 38 Franchi, G. (a) 23 Franchi, L. (a) 78, 280 Franco, F. (a) 384 Fratino, L. (a) 178, 339 Frattini piazza 463 Freyrie, E. (a) 232 Frisi via 390 Frisia, E. (a) 191 Frua via 458 Fumagalli, F. (a) 384 Gabetti, R. (a) 445, 447 Gadda (b) 271 Gadio via 282 Galantino, M. (a) 487 Galeno via 354 Galesio, A. (a) 411 Galfa torre (b) 352

Index Galilei via 149 Galimberti (b) 397 Gallarati Scotti (b) 155 Galleggione (s) 9, 10 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (b) 18, 20 Galvani, L. Scuola (b) 354 Galvani via 354 Gamberini, I. (a) 291, 481 Gambetti via 309 Gandolfi, V. (a) 191, 313, 322, 334, 400, 429 Gantes, R. (a) 317, 467, 468 Garavaglia, M. (a) 159 Gardella, I. (a) 120, 165, 197, 274, 291, 303, 311, 313, 390, 434, 445 Garegnano via 310 Garibaldi corso 122 Garibaldi torri (b) 347 Gattamelata via 311 Gavazzi (b) 158 Gavirate via 463 Gemelli largo 237 Gemini Center (b) 468 Genova corso 218 Genovesino (a) 34 Gentili Tedeschi, E. (a) 196, 470 Gerla, R. (a) 64, 383 Gesù a Nazareth (b) 372 Gesù Buon Pastore e San Matteo (b) 456 Gesù Divin Lavoratore (b) 371 Gesù, Maria e Giuseppe (b) 317 Gherardini via 282 Ghiandone (s) 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 Ghidini, L. 193, 211 Ghiringhelli (b) 360 Gho, G. (a) 138, 167, 283, 318, 341, 367, 406, 458, 465 Giachi, G. (a) 27, 93 Giallo antico (s) 3 Giallo di Siena (s) 7 Giambellino via 463 Giani, G. (a) 368, 407 Giannone via 283 Giardini d’Arcadia (b) 197 Giardini d’Ercole (b) 197 Giardini Pubblici 165 Giardini via 149 Gilardoni, P. (a) 199 Gioia 22 Torre (b) 356 Gioia via 355 Giordani, G. (a) 470 Giorgi and Partners (a) 315 Giornalisti (Montesanto) (b) 129 Giornalisti (Sandri) (b) 168 Giovannozzi, U. (a) 176 Giovio via 240, 464 Girola (b) 115

499

Giuliani, G. (a) 472 Giulianova via 283 Giunti, D. (a) 63, 136, 328 Giureconsulti (p) 97 Giuriati via 390 Giustizia (addition) (b) 205 Giustizia (b) 205 Gnocchi via 464 Goito via 124 Goldoni via 391 Gondrand (former) (b) 131 Gonzaga di Vescovado (b) 233 Gonzaga via 57 Gorani (b) 93 Gorani Torre (b) 93 Gorani via 93 Gorizia via 465 Gothic (bsc) 5 Gozzi via 391 Grafton Architects (a) 434 Gramsci via (Sesto San Giovanni) 380 Grand Hotel et de Milan (a) 155 Grandi, G. (a) 190 Grandolini (b) 459 Granelli (pavillion) (b) 212 Granito del Foro (s) 6 Granito rosso (Egypt) (s) 6 Grassi, L. (a) 59 Gregotti Associati (a) 357, 358, 374 Gregotti, V. (a) 138, 356, 357, 358, 359, 365, 420, 459 Greppi (b) 76 Greppi, G. (a) 30, 41, 139, 140 Greppi largo 124 Greppi Salvatico (b) 99 Griffini, E.A. (a) 22, 111, 156, 212, 236, 282, 318, 339, 348, 403 Grigioni, L. (a) 368, 407 Grondona (b) 220 Grossi via 93 Gruppo Mondadori (b) 414 Gruppo Rionale (Marcora 1) (b) 125 Gruppo Rionale Benito Mussolini (b) 343 Gruppo Rionale Crespi (b) 292 Gruppo Rionale D’Annunzio (b) 125 Gruppo Rionale Fabio Filzi (b) 353 Gruppo Rionale Mario Asso (b) 312 Gruppo Rionale Mussolini (Montegani)(b) 434 Guastalla (Collegio) (b) 196 Guastalla via 195 Guazzoni (b) 397 Guerci, M. (a) 217, 236 Guerrazzi via 282 Guidarini & Salvadeo Architetti Associati (a) 475 Guiducci, L. (a) 419

500

Index

Guiducci, R. (a) 419 Gulli via 465

Jones, G. (a) 356 Juvara via 392

Haas (b) 37 Hadid, Z. (a) 329, 330 Hangar Bicocca (b) 374 Harar via 465 Helg, F. (a) 23, 417, 444 Herculean baths (Terme Erculee) (b) 35 Herzog and De Meuron (a) 131 Hoepli via 38

Kanah, M. (a) 352 Kohn Pedersen Fox (a) 338 Kursaal Diana (former) (b) 402

I Grattacieli (Washington) (b) 483 Idroscalo via (Segrate) 414 Il Prisma (a) 414 Il Sole 24 Ore (b) 374 Il Sole 24 Ore (former) (b) 472 Immacolata Concezione (b) 463 Imperial Mausoleum (b) 258 INA Assicurazioni (Diaz) (b) 58 INA Assicurazioni (Sempione) (b) 326 INA Casa (Doria 17) (b) 348 Incoronata biblioteca (b) 124 Incubatore per l’Arte (b) 347 Induno (fratelli) via 312 Informazione Giornali (b) 147 Innovazione via 356 Intendenza di Finanza (b) 151 Invernizzi, A. (a) 264 Invitti, G. (a) 430 Ippodromo Galoppo (b) 327 Isarco via 423 Isimbardi (b) 200 Isimbardi Pozzobonelli (b) 68 Isola, A. (a) 445, 447 Isolarchitetti (a) 414 Isozaki, A. (a) 329 Istituto Autonomo Case Popolari (b) 406 Istria piazzale 359 Italcima (b) 360 Italia (bank) (b) 90 Italia (bank, Annexe B) (b) 91 Italia (bank, Annexe) (b) 91 Italia corso 61, 219 IULM (university) (b) 418 IULM Edificio 1 (b) 419 IULM Edificio 2 (b) 419 IULM Edificio 3 (b) 419 IULM Edificio 4 (b) 419 IULM Edificio 7 (b) 419 IULM Knowledge Transfer Center (b) 419 Jacopino da Tradate via 312 Jan via 391 Jommelli via 359

La Rinascente (b) 27 La Serenissima (former Campari) (b) 177 La Varra, G. (a) 347 Lamarmora via 196 Lampugnano via 313 Lancia, E. (a) 40, 44, 65, 82, 183, 236, 259, 287, 459 Landriani (b) 146 Lane Rossi (former) (b) 347 Lanza, L. (a) 197 Lanzone via 241 Larga via 63 Late Antiquity (bsc) 3 Latis, G. (a) 128, 175, 264 Latis, V. (a) 128, 166, 175, 206, 242, 264, 283 Lattanzio via 393 Laugier (b) 249 Laveni, G. (a) 37 Laveno via 466 Lavezzari (b) 363 Lavoro (former bank) (b) 46 Lazio viale 393 Lazzaretto (former) (b) 408 Lazzari, L. (a) 187, 347, 415 Le 4 Porte Business Park (Segrate) (b) 414 Legnano via 283 Legnone via 360 Lenti, C.E. (a) 428 Leonardo da Vinci (Liceo) (a) 194 Leonardo da Vinci piazza 393 Leonardo da Vinci Scuola (Cesano, B.) (a) 487 Leone, F. (a) 464 Leoni, L. (a) 6, 16, 44 Leopardi via 285 Leporte Villa (b) 454 Lia Rumma (art gallery) (b) 327 Liberazione viale 361 Liberty (bsc) 8 Liberty piazza 38 Libeskind, D. (a) 330 Lingeri, P. (a) 31, 134, 283, 289, 324, 325, 344, 355, 360, 363, 365, 423 Linificio Canapificio Nazionale (former) (b) 83 Lirico Gaber (theatre) (b) 64 Lissoni, P. (a) 474 Litta (b) 246 Litta Cusini (b) 36 Litta, M.C. (a) 395

Index Litta Modignani (b) 299 Locatelli, A. (a) 488 Locatelli, E. (a) 477, 484 Locatelli via 361 Locati, S.G. (a) 49, 137, 218, 282 Lodi corso 424 Lodovico il Moro via 466 Lomazzo via 315 Lombardi, C. (a) 78, 192 Lombardia (b) 355 Lombardia viale 362 Lombardo, C. (a) 448 Lombards (bsc) 4 Longarone via 316 Longhi, S. (a) 262 Longhi via 396 Longone (Collegio) (b) 121 Longoni, F. (a) 290 Loose sediments (s) 1, 2 Lorenteggio via 467 Loria, G. (a) 373 Loro Parisini (former) (b) 477 Lucca, F. (a) 237 Lucini Passalacqua (b) 126 Luini via 94 Lupi, I. (a) 302 Lurani Cernuschi (b) 86 Luraschi, L. (a) 370 M2P Architetti Associati (a) 130, 338 MAB Arquitectura (a) 301 Mac Mahon via 316 Macchi, L. (a) 365 Macchiavecchia (s) 7 Machiachini Center (b) 345 Maciachini 1, 2, 3 (b) 346 Maciachini 4 (b) 346 Maciachini 5, 6, 7 (b) 346 Maciachini 9 (b) 346 Maciachini, C. (a) 117, 134, 305 Madonna dei Poveri 473 Madonna Divina Provvidenza Quinto Romano (b) 451 Madonna Fatima (b) 428 Madonna Fede Quartiere degli Olmi (b) 453 Madonna Medaglia Miracolosa (b) 407 Maffezzoli, G. (a) 315, 401 Magenta corso 243 Maggi, G. (a) 25, 65, 354, 382, 412 Magistretti, L. or, V. (a) 36, 134, 193, 231, 286, 290, 322, 387, 408 Magistretti, P.G. (a) 22, 41, 55, 149, 161 Magnaghi, A. (a) 298, 302, 423, 424 Magni, C. (a) 188, 264, 273, 279, 281 Mahler largo 424

501

Majno viale 150 Malaguzzi Valeri, I. (a) 323, 370, 470 Malara, E. (a) 312 Malchiodi, D. (a) 187 Malpighi via 397 Maltecca Villa (b) 282 Malugani (b) 167 Manaresi via (Baggio) 485 Manfredi, G. (a) 339, 403 Manfredini, A. (a) 105, 181, 390, 402 Mangiarotti, A. (a) 206, 331, 463 Mangone, F. (a) 16, 84, 107, 173, 179, 217, 248 Manin via 150 Mannerism (bsc) 6 Mantegazza, A. 448 Manzoni (b) 43 Manzoni (liceo) (b) 251 Manzoni via 153 Mar Nero via 469 Marcelline (istituto) (b) 480 Marcello via 397 Marchegiani, G. (a) 314 Marchetti di Montestrutto, C.O. (a) 94 Marchetti, I. (a) 287 Marchiondi Spagliardi (istituto, Baggio) (p) 485 Marchiondi via 197 Marcora via 125 Marcovigi, G. (a) 364 Marelli, E. (a) 152 Marelli, M. (a) 315, 476 Marescotti, F. (a) 313 Margherita di Savoia (scuola) (b) 384 Maria Regina Pacis (b) 314 Maria Santissima Bambina (Santuario) (b) 210 Mariani, A. (a) 188, 391, 453 Mariani, E. (a) 393 Marinai d’Italia largo 398 Marino (b) 52 Mario Cucinella Architects (a) 418 Maritano via (San Donato, M.) 445 Marmont (b) 399 Marostica via 470 Martinelli, E. (a) 121 Martinenghi, G. (a) 316 Martini piazzale 398 Martiri di Cefalonia via (San Donato, M.) 445 Marx via (Opera Noverasco) 441 Marzorati, G. (a) 380 Mascagni via 197 Mascheroni via 469 Massaua via 469 Massena via 286 Matematica (department) (b) 389 Matteo Thun and Partners (a) 481 Matteotti corso 39

502

Index

Mattioni, L. (a) 369, 406, 456, 471 Maugeri, C. (a) 205 Mayer via 470 Mazzini via 64 Mazzocchi, C. (a) 131, 389, 478 Mazzocchi, L. (a) 131, 304, 478, 482 Mazzocchi, M. (a) 389, 478 Mazzuchelli (b) 128 MCA Architects (a) 337 Meda, G. (a) 77, 241 Meda piazza 41 Medaglie d’Oro piazzale 198 Medicina Legale (istituto) (a) 386 Meili, A. (a) 147 Meizza, E. (a) 377 Melegari via 161 Mellerio (b) 69 Mello, F. (a) 322 Melzi d’Eril (b) 151 Melzi d’Eril via 287 Melzi di Cusano (b) 157 Memoriale Shoah (b) 335 Meneghetti, L. (a) 365, 420, 459 Menghi, R. (a) 169, 197, 353 Mengoni, G. (a) 18, 19, 20 Mengoni via 470 Menni, A. (a) 404, 405, 480, 484 Mentasti, G. (a) 412 Mercadante via 362 Mercalli via 198 Mercanti via 94 Mercato Bestiame (former) (b) 399 Merendi, R. (a) 44 Mergozzo (s) 8 Meridiana (b) 197 Merlo, G.C. (a) 77 Meroni (Italia 1 and 3) (b) 61 Merula via 471 Messaré, S. (a) 303 Messina via 317 Metanopoli (San Donato, M.) (b) 444 Metanopoli Primo palazzo Eni (b) 447 Metanopoli Quarto palazzo Eni (b) 445 Metanopoli Quinto palazzo Eni (b) 445 Metanopoli Secondo palazzo Eni (b) 444 Metanopoli Sesto palazzo Eni (b) 444 Metanopoli Terzo palazzo Eni (b) 444 Metropolitana Milanese (b) 23 Metzger, F. (a) 291 Mezzanotte, P. (a) 81, 161, 201, 251, 262 Mezzetti, E. (a) 487 Michelozzo (a) 218 MiCo (Milano Convention Center) (b) 311 MiCo Annexe (b) 312 Migliore + Servetto Architects (a) 302 Migliorini, A. (a) 398

Milano Bicocca (university) (b) 356 Milano Fiori (Assago) (b) 440 Milano Fiori Centro Direzionale (Assago) (b) 440 Milano Fiori Nord Edifici abitazioni (Assago) (b) 440 Milano Fiori Nord Edificio U15 (Assago) (b) 440 Milano Fiori Nord Edificio U27 (Assago) (b) 440 Milano torre (b) 376 Milano Verticale (b) 347 Milazzo via 125 Minali, A. (a) 128, 287, 396 Minoletti, G. (a) 121, 197, 359, 390, 478 Minorini, F. (a) 308 Mirabello piazza 126 Mirabello Villa (b) 374 Mirasole (abbey) (b) 438 Missaglia via 424 Missori piazza 65 Mistretta, G. (a) 395 Modena via 399 Mogadiscio via 471 Molera (s) 10 Molise viale 399 Molteni, A. (a) 27 Monaca Scuola (Cesano, B.) (b) 488 Monastero Maggiore (b) 244 Moneta via 91 Monforte corso 42, 199 Monluè (abbey) (b) 400 Monluè via 400 Montaldo, V. (a) 217, 323 Monte Amiata Complesso Residenziale (b) 303 Monte Amiata Unità Residenziale (b) 304 Monte Ceneri viale 317 Monte di Pietà (b) 126 Monte di Pietà via 126 Monte Generoso via 318 Monte Grappa viale 128, 362 Monte Peralba via 425 Monte Rosa via 471 Montecatini (Donegani) (b) 176 Montecatini (Moscova) (b) 176 Montecatini (Turati) (b) 176 Montedoria (b) 348 Montefibre (b) 367 Montegani via 425 Montello viale 129 Montenapoleone via 157 Montesanto viale 128 Monti, A. G. and, P. (a) 139, 232, 234, 250, 326 Montorfano (s) 5, 8, 10 Monumento Partigiano (Segrate) (b) 415 Monza viale 363

Index Monzino villa 294 Moraglia, G. (a) 100, 140, 209 Moraglia, P. (a) 31 Morando Attendolo Bolognini (b) 169 Morassutti, B. (a) 206, 331, 463 Morbegno piazzale 363 Moretti (b) 150 Moretti, G. (a) 27, 101, 150, 265, 285, 393, 437 Moretti, L. (a) 61, 194, 339, 413 Moribondo (abbey) (b) 438 Moriggia (b) 145 Morigi (b) 99 Morigi via 99 Morini, M. (a) 322, 342 Morisi, R. (a) 317, 360, 467, 468 Morone, A. (a) 472, 478 Morone via 43 Morozzo della Rocca via 250 Morphosis Architects (a) 444 Morpurgo De Curtis Architetti Associati (a) 335 Moscova via 130 Mostre e Riunioni (pavillion) (b) 323 Mozart via 159 Mozzanica (b) 75 Mozzoni, G. (a) 193, 211 Mucchi, G. (a) 125 MUDEC (museum) (b) 481 Mueller, C. (a) 37 Mulino via (Assago) 440 Municipio (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 442 Mura spagnole (Spanish walls) (b) 198 Muraglia, G. (a) 151, 324 Muratori via 426 Musso (s) 3, 4, 9 Muttone, G. (a) 244 Muzio, G. (a) 10, 22, 38, 39, 54, 57, 58, 129, 136, 137, 140, 144, 147, 167, 168, 169, 177, 178, 184, 210, 237, 239, 240, 261, 301, 334, 348, 391, 396, 425, 428, 433, 458, 476 Muzio, L. (a) 39, 54, 348, 366, 433 Natoli, F. (a) 472, 478 Nava, C. (a) 90, 101, 222, 422, 426, 430, 453, 455, 482 Nava, F. and, L. (a) 389, 436, 453 Naviglio Grande alzaia 426 Nazari, A. (a) 25, 69, 175, 224 Nazionale (theatre) (b) 474 Nazioni (garage) (b) 216 Necchi Campiglio (b) 159 Nemesi and Partners (a) 444 Neo-classicism (bsc) 7 Neroli via 400 Nervi, P.L. (a) 351 Nichelli, E. (a) 59, 258 Nicoli, G.C. (a) 387

503

Nicoli, T. (a) 125 Nicolin, P.L. (a) 311, 312 Niemeyer, O. (a) 414 Nievo via 318 Nirone via 250 Nizzoli, M. (a) 33, 447 Nizzoli via 472 Noale via (Baggio) 485 Noorda, B. (a) 23 Nostra Signora Misericordia (Baranzate) (b) 331 Novecento (bsc) 8 Novelli piazza 400 Oberdan piazzale 163 OBR/Open Building Research (a) 441 Occhiadino (s) 7 OdA Associati (a) 327 Odazio via 472 Officina elettrica (ADI Design Museum) (b) 302 Ognissanti (b) 418 Olgiati, G.M. (a) 198 Olivazzi Trivulzio (b) 143 Oliveri, G.M. (a) 447 Olivetti (former) (b) 33 Olivetti via 427 Olivieri, G.M. (a) 472 Olmetto via 221 OMA (Koolhaas, R.) (a) 424 Omenoni (b) 43 Omenoni via 43 One Works (a) 291 Onsitestudio (a) 351, 374, 392 Opera (mun) 441 Ophicalcite (s) 7, 9 Orazio via 251 Ornavasso (s) 5, 9, 10 Orobono, G. P. (a) 34 Orsini (b) 145 Orsini via 319 Osii Loggia (b) 96 Osnago, C. (a) 130 Ospedale Maggiore (former, University) (b) 59 Ospedale maggiore (hospital) (b) 363 Ospedale Maggiore piazza 363 Ossario Santo Stefano (b) 77 Ostello della Gioventù (b) 323 Osteno via 473 Oxilia via 364 Paccagnini, C. (a) 264 Paccagnini, E. (a) 325 Pacchetti (b) 284 Padovano, G. (a) 375 Pagani, C. (a) 402, 454 Pagano, G. (a) 324 Pagano Pogatschnig, G. (a) 324, 432

504

Index

Pagano via 287 Paggi, G.B. (a) 73, 217 Palanti, G. (a) 382, 411, 477 Palazzi, G. (a) 70 Palazzi, L. (a) 408 Palazzina Liberty (b) 398 Paleocapa via 288 Palestrina via 364 Palestro via 164 Palmanova via 365 Palmieri via 427 Palombi, L. (a) 306 Palumbo, P. (a) 335, 376 Panigarola (b) 96 Pantano via 67 Parallelo (b) 418 Paravia via 473 Parco torre (b) 290 Parco Vittoria (Traiano 33) (b) 299 Parea via 401 Parini (Liceo) (b) 124 Parisi, I. (a) 262 Park Associates (a) 177, 374, 440 Parravicini (b) 32 Parrocchetti, A. (a) 334, 412 Pascoli via 401 Pasini, C. (a) 417 Pasolini via 319 Pasquali, A. (a) 200 Pasquè, F. (a) 429 Passarelli, F. (a) 426 Passarelli, L. (a) 426 Passarelli, V. (a) 426 Passione via 200 Pasubio viale 130 Patetta, U. (a) 55 Patrini, G. (a) 119 Pavonazzetto (s) 3 Pavoni via 365 Pea, C. (a) 406 Pecorari via 26 Pedrazzini, G. (a) 335 Pedrini, M. (a) 306, 313 Pei, Codd Freed & Partners (a) 355 Pellegrini (Tibaldi) (a) 15, 16, 17, 24, 45, 49, 79, 107, 179, 196, 410 Pelli, Clarke, Pelli Architects (a) 336 Penati, C. (a) 61 Pentecoste a Quarto Oggiaro (b) 320 Perasto via 365 Perego, G. (a) 181 Perelli, C. (a) 353 Peressutti, E. 300, 424 Perini via 320 Perlino (s) 10 Permanente (b) 177

Perogalli, C. (a) 188, 391 Perrocchetti, A. (a) 320 Perrone di San Martino via 366 Perrone, L. (a) 34 Perrotta, G. (a) 187, 347 Peschiera Borromeo 413 Peschiera via 284 Pestagalli, G. (a) 117, 120, 243 Pestagalli, P. (a) 22, 71 Pestarini (b) 471 Pezzotti via 427 Piacentini, M. (a) 57, 65, 66, 205 Piaggi, G.B. (a) 252 Piana (b) 255 Piatti via 68 Piave viale 201, 402 Pica, A. (a) 331 Piccinni via 402 Piccoli Martiri piazza 366 Piemonte piazza 474 Pier Lombardo via 403 Pierini, U. (a) 91, 318 Piermarini, G. (a) 10, 21, 23, 24, 29, 50, 64, 76, 112, 127, 146 Pietra dei Falliti (b) 95 Pietrantoni, M. (a) 91 Pietrasanta, C.F. (a) 211 Pieve Emanuele (mun) 441 Pinaroli via 403 Pini, A. (a) 134 Pio Albergo Trivulzio (b) 482 Pio II via 474 Pirelli Cinturato (b) 374 Pirelli grattacielo (former) (b) 351 Pirelli Real Estate (b) 373 Pirelli via 366 Pirovano, E. (a) 105, 128, 185, 202 Pirovano, G. (a) 272, 273, 277, 279 Pisa via (Sesto San Giovanni) 380 Pisacane via 404 Pisani Dossi via 367 Pisani via 367 PiuArch (a) 337, 383 Piuri, G.B. (a) 29 Piva, A. (a) 444 Pizzagalli, F. (a) 54 Pizzala, A. (a) 155 Plana via 320 Planetario Civico (b) 183 Podrecca, B. (a) 320 Pola via 367 Poldi Pezzoli (Manzoni 12) (b) 154 Poldi Pezzoli (Manzoni 14) (b) 155 Poliambulatorio Accursio (b) 298 Politecnico (edifici 2-9) (b) 394 Politecnico (edificio 1) (b) 393

Index Politecnico (edificio 11, first) (b) 394 Politecnico (edificio 11, second) (b) 394 Politecnico (edificio 13 Trifoglio) (b) 394 Politecnico (edificio 14 Nave) (b) 395 Politecnico (edificio 15) (b) 395 Politecnico (edificio 16b) (b) 395 Politecnico (edificio 22) (b) 395 Politecnico Bovisa (university) (b) 308 Politecnico Milano (university) (b) 393 Pollack, L. (a) 164 Pollini, G. (a) 38, 65, 87, 111, 117, 187, 303, 466, 473 Polvara, G. (a) 314, 364, 423, 436, 465 Pontaccio via 131 Ponti (b) 290 Ponti, G. (a) 10, 43, 47, 62, 67, 176, 183, 235, 236, 240, 259, 290, 292, 334, 348, 351, 360, 388, 391, 394, 395, 399, 454, 455, 456, 459, 464, 465, 475 Popolare (bank) (b) 41 Porfido rosso antico (s) 3 Porfido serpentino verde (s) 3 Porpora via 368 Porta Garibaldi (b) 140 Porta Genova (b) 224 Porta Nuova (b) 133 Porta Nuova corso 132 Porta Nuova Residence (b) 355 Porta Romana (b) 202 Porta Romana corso 68, 201 Porta Ticinese (ancient) (b) 224 Porta Ticinese (modern) (b) 229 Porta Ticinese corso 221 Porta Venezia (b) 163 Porta via 166 Porta Vigentina corso 202 Porta Vittoria (b) 190 Porta Vittoria corso 203 Porta Volta (b) 111 Portaluppi (b) 250 Portaluppi, O. (a) 271, 281 Portaluppi, P. (a) 10, 22, 25, 30, 39, 44, 51, 59, 62, 83, 92, 115, 159, 161, 164, 168, 180, 183, 195, 235, 247, 248, 249, 250, 257, 286, 362, 373, 381, 391, 394, 434, 462, 479 Portello Department Store (Accursio) (a) 299 Portici meridionali (b) 20 Portici settentrionali (b) 20 Portinari (chapel) (a) 228 Posta via 82 Poste Centrali (Cordusio) (b) 92 Poste Centrali (Edison) (b) 91 Posterla dei Fabbri (b) 225 Posterla Sant’Ambrogio (b) 218 Pozzi, A. (a) 353 Pozzi, L. (a) 276

505

Pozzobonelli Cascina (b) 349 Prearo, G. (a) 125 Predaval (b) 189 Predaval, G.G. (a) 432 Predaval, L. (a) 189 Prefettura (b) 199 Preziosissimo Sangue di Nostro Signore alla Senavra (b) 412 Prima Regione Aerea Comando (b) 400 Principessa Clotilde piazzale 133 Procaccini Center (b) 317 Professional center (Lorenteggio 270) (b) 467 Progetto CMR (a) 115 Prysmian Group (b) 374 Pucci, M. (a) 322 Puccini piazza (Pieve Emanuele) 442 Puccini via 289 Puntelli, A. (a) 322 Pusterla (b) 74 Putelli, A. (a) 313, 478 PwC (b) 330 Quadrio, A. (a) 23 Quadrio, G. (a) 23, 72, 103, 117, 252 Quadronno via 206 Quaranta via 428 Quartiere Alla Fontana (b) 338 Quartiere Bicocca (b) 356 Quartiere Case Economiche (Martini) (b) 398 Quartiere D’Annunzio (San Siro Milite Ignoto) (b) 477 Quartiere Ettore Ponti (b) 411 Quartiere Frua (b) 458 Quartiere Gallaratese (b) 313 Quartiere IACP Comasina (b) 306 Quartiere IACP Fabio Filzi (b) 382 Quartiere IACP, G.B. Lulli (b) 368 Quartiere IACP Gratosoglio (b) 424 Quartiere IACP Mangiagalli II (b) 313 Quartiere IACP Pompeo Castelli (b) 313 Quartiere IACP Varesina (b) 313 Quartiere ICP Cesare Battisti (b) 403 Quartiere ICP Emilio Melloni (Calvairate) (b) 393 Quartiere ICP Genova (b) 452 Quartiere ICP Maurilio Bossi (Molise) (b) 389 Quartiere ICP Monza (b) 360 Quartiere IFACP Carabelli (Mirabello) (b) 379 Quartiere INA Casa Harar (b) 465 Quartiere Lorenteggio Ovest (b) 467 Quartiere, R. e, M. Mina (Odazio) (b) 472 Quartiere Ripamonti (b) 428 Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio I (b) 431 Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio II (b) 431 Quartiere Stadera (ICP XXVIII Ottobre) (b) 427 Quartiere Torri Ca’ Granda (b) 341

506

Index

Quartiere Triennale 8 (QT8) (b) 322 Quartiere Umanitaria (b) 479 Quattroassociati (a) 306, 480 Radici di Stefano (b) 381 Radici, P. (a) 307 Ragione (Loggia Mercanti) (b) 95 Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana (b) 292 Rainscreen façade (bsc) 9 Ramous, C. (a) 309 Ramponi, G. (a) 369 Randaccio via 290 Rapallo via 368 Rapisardi, E. (a) 65, 66, 194, 205 Rasini (Melegari) (b) 162 Rasini (Venezia) (b) 183 Ratti, U. (a) 285, 444, 445 Ravina, A. (a) 216, 233 Razionalismo (bsc) 8 Reale (b) 20, 22 Reale Mutua (b) 39 Recalcati (b) 215 Reconstruction (bsc) 9 Reggio, G. (a) 314 Reggiori, F. (a) 27, 68, 178, 192, 254, 255, 378, 433, 437 Regina Giovanna viale 406 Regina Teodolinda via 368 Reininghaus (b) 218 Renaissance (bsc) 5 Renzo Piano Building workshop (a) 395, 472 Repossi, A. (a) 138 Repossi, L. (a) 108 Repubblica piazza 167, 368 Resistenza Partigiana piazza 224 Resta Pallavicino (b) 193 Resurrezione di Gesù Cristo (b) 380 Resurrezione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo (b) 316 Revere via 290 Ricchino, F.M. (a) 10, 17, 45, 59, 68, 72, 100, 103, 108, 114, 141, 173, 195, 208, 221, 246, 262 Ricevitrice Elettrica Sud (b) 417 Ricotti via 321 Rigamonti (b) 137 Righini, M. (a) 323, 353 Rimini, A. (a) 40, 43, 424 Rinaldi, T. (a) 16 Ripamonti via 428 Riva, G. (a) 108 Riva, U. (a) 473 Rivoltana via (Segrate) 414 Rizzi, G. (a) 315 Rizzoli Corriere della Sera (b) 369 Rizzoli via 369

Robecchi, G. (a) 384 Rogers, E.N. (a) 300, 424 Roggia Bartolomea via (Assago) 440 Roj, M. (a) 347 Roma (former bank) (b) 92 Romagna viale 406 Roman Amphitheatre (b) 217 Roman Circus (b) 245 Roman Forum (b) 100 Roman Imperial Palace (b) 83 Roman remains (Broletto) (b) 116 Roman Theatre (b) 82 Roman Walls (b) 86, 245 Romanesque (bsc) 4 Romani, A. (a) 324 Romano, G. (piscina) (b) 381 Romanoni Sala (b) 181 Romans (bsc) 2 Ronca, E. (a) 370 Ronconi, A. (a) 324 Roni, G. (a) 249 Ronzani, E. (a) 364 Rosa, G. piazzale 429 Rosa Grand Milano Hotel (b) 26 Rosales via 370 Rosellini via 370 Rosmini via 290 Rosselli, A. (a) 47, 67, 138, 240, 348, 394, 459, 475 Rosselli via 407 Rossetti, C. 306 Rossi (b) 243 Rossi, A. (a) 304, 331, 415 Rossi, E. (a) 451 Rossi, G. (a) 255 Rossi, P. via 321 Rossi Prodi Associati (a) 309 Rosso antico (s) 3 Rosso Arzo (s) 7 Rosso Francia (s) 7 Rosso Pantheon (s) 10 Roth Kückmeyer (a) 440 Rotonda del Pellegrini (b) 24, 25 Rotonda via Besana (San Michele ai Nuovi Sepolcri) (b) 189 Rotta (b) 482 Rovani via 291 Rovigno via 370 Ruggieri, G. (a) 103, 112 Rusnati, G. (a) 192 Rustici (b) 325 Saccardo via 371 Sacchi, E. (a) 341 Sacchi, G. (istituto Magistrale) (b) 462 Sacchi via 133

Index Sacra Famiglia a Rogoredo (b) 425 Sacra Famiglia alle Angeliche (b) 455 Sacrario Caduti Milanesi (b) 240 Sacro Cuore (chapel) (b) 239 Sacro Cuore al Ponte Lambro (b) 401 Sacro Cuore Gesù (b) 201 Sacro Cuore Gesù (Comasina) (b) 307 Sacro Cuore Gesù Cagnola (b) 320 Sacro Volto Gesù (b) 375 Saint Bon via 475 Sala Cariatidi (b) 20, 21 Salaino via 475 Saldarini, E. (a) 175 Saldini via 407 Saliva, E. (a) 476 Salmoiraghi, P. (a) 488 Salmoiraghi via 322 Salomone via 407 Saltrio (s) 8 Salvini via 168 Salvioni via 324 San Babila (b) 44 San Babila piazza 44 San Barnaba al Gratosoglio (b) 423 San Barnaba via 206 San Bartolomeo (b) 158 San Basilio Magno (b) 340 San Benedetto in Cottolengo (b) 457 San Bernardino alle Monache (b) 242 San Bernardino alle Ossa (b) 77 San Bernardo (Comasina) (b) 307 San Bernardo via (Opera Zerbo) 441 San Calimero (b) 207, 208 San Calocero via 225 San Camillo de Lellis (b) 371 San Camillo de Lellis piazza 371 San Carlo (b) 54 San Carlo al Lazzaretto (b) 410 San Carlo alla Ca’ Granda a Niguarda (b) 368 San Carlo Borromeo (church) (b) 474 San Carlo Borromeo (hospital) (b) 474 San Carlo e Vitale alle Abbadesse (b) 333 San Carpoforo (b) 122 San Celso (b) 220 San Cipriano (b) 420 San Cristoforo sul Naviglio (b) 426 San Dionigi (former) (b) 15 San Dionigi a Pratocentenaro (b) 376 San Domenico Savio (b) 370 San Donato Milanese (mun) 443 San Donnino alla Mazza (b) 158 San Fedele (b) 45 San Fedele (Centro) (b) 46 San Fedele piazza 45 San Ferdinando (Bocconi) (b) 433 San Filippo Neri (b) 302

507

San Francesco d’Assisi al Fopponino (b) 464 San Francesco di Paola (b) 156 San Francesco di Sales (b) 191 San Francesco via (Peschiera, B.) 413 San Franceso d’Assisi al Fopponino (b) 240 San Gabriele Arcangelo in Mater Dei (b) 377 San Gaetano (b) 316 San Galdino (b) 407 San Gerolamo Emiliani (b) 341 San Giacomo via 429 San Gimignano via 475 San Gioachimo (b) 361 San Giorgio al Palazzo (b) 108 San Giovanni alle Fonti (former baptistery) (b) 18 San Giovanni Battista alla Bicocca (b) 377 San Giovanni Battista alla Creta (b) 476 San Giovanni Battista alla Creta piazza 476 San Giovanni Bono al Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio (b) 431 San Giovanni Bosco (b) 469 San Giovanni Case Rotte (b) 262 San Giovanni Crisostomo (b) 342 San Giovanni di Dio e Vincenzo de Paoli (b) 132 San Giovanni Evangelista (b) 365 San Giovanni in Conca (b) 67 San Giovanni sul Muro via 291 San Giuliano Milanese (mun) 447 San Giuseppe (b) 141 San Giuseppe ai Padiglioni (b) 212 San Giuseppe Calasanzio (b) 464 San Giuseppe dei Morenti (b) 342 San Giuseppe della Pace (b) 324 San Giuseppe piazza 371 San Gottardo al Corso (b) 429 San Gottardo corso 429 San Gottardo in Corte (b) 26 San Gregorio Barbarigo (b) 430 San Gregorio Barbarigo via 430 San Gregorio Magno (b) 409 San Gregorio via 408 San Leonardo da Porto Maurizio (b) 314 San Leonardo Murialdo (b) 476 San Leonardo Murialdo via 476 San Leone Magno Papa (b) 342 San Lorenzo (b) 222 San Luca Evangelista (b) 334 San Luigi Gonzaga (b) 435 San Marco (b) 134 San Marco piazza 134 San Martino in Lambrate (b) 371 San Martino in Villapizzone (b) 331 San Materno (b) 484 San Materno piazza 372 San Matteo alla Banchetta (b) 104 San Maurilio via 99

508

Index

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (b) 244 San Michele Arcangelo e Santa Rita (b) 429 San Michele Arcangelo in Precotto (b) 363 San Michele del Carso via 251 San Michele sul Dosso (b) 252 San Nazaro in Brolo (b) 71 San Nicola in Dergano (b) 297 San Nicolao (b) 252 San Nicolao della Flue (b) 389 San Nicolao via 252 San Paolo Apostolo (b) 335 San Paolo Converso (b) 63 San Paolo via 47 San Pier Giuliano Eymard (Baggio) (b) 486 San Pietro (Agliate) (b) 4 San Pietro Celestino (b) 173 San Pietro dei Pellegrini (b) 201 San Pietro in Gessate (b) 204 San Pietro in Gessate (monastery) (b) 194 San Pietro in Sala (b) 483 San Pio V (b) 393 San Pio X a Città Studi (b) 396 San Raffaele (b) 48 San Raffaele via 27, 48 San Rocco al Gentilino (b) 435 San Romano alla Torrazza (b) 315 San Satiro Pietà (chapel) (b) 107 San Sebastiano (b) 107 San Sepolcro (b) 101 San Sepolcro piazza 100 San Sigismondo (b) 255 San Silvestro (b) 466 San Simpliciano (b) 134 San Simpliciano (monastery) (b) 135 San Simpliciano (sacellum) (b) 135 San Simpliciano piazza 134 San Sisto (b) 102 San Sisto (chapel) (b) 224 San Sisto via 102 San Tomaso in Terramara (b) 115 San Vigilio via 431 San Vincenzo (istituto) (b) 345 San Vincenzo de Paoli (b) 405 San Vincenzo in Prato (b) 225 San Vincenzo in Prato (baptistery) (b) 225 San Vito al Giambellino (b) 436 San Vito in Pasquirolo (b) 34 San Vittore (monastery) (b) 257 San Vittore (prison) (b) 237 San Vittore al Corpo (b) 257 San Vittore e i Quaranta Martiri (b) 407 San Vittore in Ciel d’Oro (b) 254 San Vittore via 257 SANAA (Sejima Nishizawa) (a) 434 Sandri via 168 Sant’Agnese Vergine in Vialba (b) 301

Sant’Agostino (b) 243 Sant’Agostino (Salesiani) (b) 344 Sant’Alessandro (b) 72 Sant’Alessandro (monastery) (b) 73 Sant’Alessandro piazza 72 Sant’Ambrogio (b) 252 Sant’Ambrogio (monastery) (b) 237 Sant’Ambrogio ad Nemus (b) 289 Sant’Ambrogio ad Urbem (b) 314 Sant’Ambrogio piazza 252 Sant’Andrea (b) 422 Sant’Andrea via 169 Sant’Angela Merici (b) 341 Sant’Angelo (b) 136 Sant’Angelo piazza 136 Sant’Anna Matrona (b) 300 Sant’Anselmo (Baggio) (b) 485 Sant’Antonio Abate (b) 75 Sant’Antonio Abate via 75 Sant’Antonio da Padova (b) 352 Sant’Antonio da Padova (monastery) (b) 352 Sant’Antonio Maria Zaccaria (b) 429 Sant’Antonio Maria Zaccaria via 206 Sant’Apollinare (Baggio) (b) 485 Sant’Apollinare in Baggio (Baggio) (b) 486 Sant’Apollinare via (Baggio) 486 Sant’Aquilino (chapel) (b) 223 Sant’Elena in Quarto Cagnino (b) 476 Sant’Elena piazza 476 Sant’Enrico (San Donato, M.) (b) 445 Sant’Erasmo, p.ta 169 Sant’Eufemia (b) 225 Sant’Eufemia piazza 226 Sant’Eugenio (b) 411 Sant’Eustorgio (b) 227 Sant’Eustorgio piazza 227 Sant’Ignazio di Loyola (b) 367 Sant’Ilario di Poitiers (b) 315 Sant’Ildefonso (b) 303 Sant’Ippolito (chapel) (b) 223 Sant’Ireneo (Cesano, B.) (b) 487 Santa Barbara (San Donato, M.) (b) 446 Santa Barbara piazza (San Donato, M.) 446 Santa Caterina (b) 71 Santa Chiara a Gorla (b) 366 Santa Croce (b) 409 Santa Croce via 226 Santa Francesca Romana (b) 384 Santa Giustina in Affori (b) 324 Santa Giustina piazza 324 Santa Lucia (b) 307 Santa Magi in Corte Regina (b) 368 Santa Marcellina e San Giuseppe alla Certosa (b) 309 Santa Marcellina in Muggiano di Baggio (b) 486 Santa Maria alla Fontana (b) 378

Index Santa Maria alla Porta (b) 103 Santa Maria alla Porta via 102 Santa Maria Annunciata in Chiesa Rossa (b) 425 Santa Maria Assunta (Santa Maria Rossa) (b) 339 Santa Maria Assunta al Vigentino (b) 418 Santa Maria Assunta delle Missionarie di Maria (b) 354 Santa Maria Assunta in Turro (b) 334 Santa Maria Ausiliatrice (b) 461 Santa Maria Beltrade (b) 364 Santa Maria Bianca della Misericordia (b) 372 Santa Maria degli Angeli e San Francesco d’Assisi (b) 482 Santa Maria dei Miracoli (b) 219 Santa Maria del Buonconsiglio alla Bovisa (b) 321 Santa Maria del Carmine (b) 117 Santa Maria del Paradiso (b) 202 Santa Maria del Rosario (b) 477 Santa Maria del Rosario piazza 477 Santa Maria del Suffragio (b) 412 Santa Maria della Consolazione (b) 267 Santa Maria della Pace (b) 206 Santa Maria della Passione (b) 192 Santa Maria della Sanità (b) 211 Santa Maria della Visitazione (b) 209 Santa Maria della Vittoria (b) 216 Santa Maria delle Grazie (b) 247 Santa Maria delle Grazie (monastery) (b) 248 Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio (b) 426 Santa Maria di Aurona (former) (b) 127 Santa Maria di Brera (former) (b) 114 Santa Maria di Caravaggio (b) 419 Santa Maria di Lourdes (b) 315 Santa Maria Fulcorina via 104 Santa Maria Goretti (b) 356 Santa Maria Immacolata (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 443 Santa Maria in Camposanto (b) 23 Santa Maria in Zivido (San Giuliano, M.) (b) 447 Santa Maria Incoronata (b) 123 Santa Maria Liberatrice (b) 421 Santa Maria Maddalena al Cerchio (b) 85 Santa Maria Madre della Chiesa (b) 432 Santa Maria Maggiore (former) (b) 18 Santa Maria Nascente (b) 322 Santa Maria Podone (b) 84 Santa Maria presso San Celso (b) 219 Santa Maria presso San Satiro (b) 5, 106 Santa Maria Segreta (b) 262 Santa Radegonda via 27 Santa Rita da Cascia (b) 430 Santa Rita da Cascia via 430 Santa Sofia via 209

509

Santa Tecla (former) (b) 17 Santa Teresa (Mediateca) (b) 130 Santa Teresa di Gesù Bambino a Gorla Primo (b) 335 Santa Teresa di Gesù Bambino al Sempione (b) 306 Santagostino, A. (a) 100 Santamaria, G. (a) 39 Santi Angeli Custodi (b) 421 Santi Barnaba e Paolo (b) 207 Santi Giovanni Battista e Carlo Borromeo (b) 251 Santi Giovanni Battista e Paolo (b) 303 Santi Martino e Riccardo Pampuri (Peschiera) (b) 413 Santi Martiri Anauniensi (b) 314 Santi Naborre e Felice (b) 465 Santi Nazaro e Celso alla Barona (b) 436 Santi Nereo e Achilleo (b) 382 Santi Protaso e Gervaso (b) 453 Santi Quattro Evangelisti (b) 427 Santi Silvestro e Martino (b) 393 Santissima Trinità (b) 290 Santissimo Redentore (b) 364 Santo Curato d’Ars (b) 463 Santo Spirito (b) 339 Santo Spirito via 170 Santo Stefano Maggiore (b) 77 Santo Stefano piazza 77 Saponaro via 432 Saporiti (b) 181 Saragat via 372 Sarca viale 373 Sardi (b) 288 Sardinia (granite) (s) 9 Sarfatti via 432 Sarti, F. (a) 130 Sartorelli (former) (b) 49 Sarzana via 375 Sauerbruch Hutton (a) 346 Savoldi, A. (a) 180, 384 Savoldi, A. (a) 95, 96 Savona via 477 Savonelli (b) 89 Scacchetti, L. 123, 150 Scala (theatre) (b) 50 Scala piazza 50 Scanavini, O. (a) 384 Scandurra Studio (a) 289, 346 Scarlatti via 375 Scarzella Mazzocchi, A. (a) 322 Scheibler Villa (b) 319 Scheurer, M. (a) 331 Scialoja via 325 Scienza e Tecnologia (museum) (b) 257 Scienza e Tecnologia (museum, Trasporti) (b) 258

510

Index

Scienze Biomediche (department) (b) 386 Scienze della Terra (department) (b) 386 Scintille (former Palazzo Sport) (b) 330 Scoccimarro, C. (a) 92, 398 Scopinich, M. (a) 175 Scoto da San Gimignano (a) 96 Scotti, A. (a) 368 Scuola elementare (Spiga) (b) 175 Scuola Germanica (Deutsche Schule) (b) 284 Scuola Materna (Opera Zerbo) (b) 441 Scuola Materna (Santa Croce) (b) 226 Scuola Materna Incis (Pieve Emanuele) (b) 443 Scuole Palatine (b) 95 Sebenico via 375 Secchi, L.L. (a) 207, 381, 401, 410 Segesta piazza 477 Segrate (mun) 413 Selleri, R. (a) 463 Seminario Arcivescovile (b) 179 Sempione corso 292, 325 Senato via 173, 211 Senigallia via 327 Senofonte via 461 Serbelloni (b) 179 Serbelloni via 161 Seregni, V. (a) 97, 179, 257, 310 Serizzo Ossola (s) 6, 9, 10 Serpentino (s) 9, 10 Service station (former, Accursio) 297 Sesto San Giovanni (mun) 380 Sforza via 211 Sgrelli, E. (a) 323, 377 Shopping Centre (Tre Torri) (b) 329 Sicilia piazza 479 Sidoli, A. (a) 190 Sidoli via 409 Siemens (former, Innovazione) (b) 353 Siemens (Pirelli) (b) 359 Simonetta Villa (b) 327 Sindacati Fascisti (former) (b) 206 Sirtori, A. (a) 307 Slama, C. (a) 197 Smeraldo Cinema - Teatro (former) (b) 140 SNIA torre (former) (b) 40 Soave, C.F. (a) 104, 154, 182 Società Bancaria Milanese (former) (b) 93 Società Industria Salumi (former) (b) 412 Società Metallurgica (former) (b) 286 Solari, C. (a) 99, 247, 448 Solari via 479 Solaria torre (Liberazione 15) (b) 337 Solea torre (J. Colombo 16) (b) 337 Solferino via 137 Solmi, F. (a) 287, 409 Somaglia, G. (a) 467 Sommaruga, G. (a) 182, 242, 455, 457

Soncini Eugenio and Ermenegildo (a) 43, 176, 177, 199, 292, 326, 369, 388, 391, 399, 454 Soncino via 78 Sormani Andreani (b) 203 Sormani, G.B. (a) 97 Soro, F. (a) 387 Spadari via 105 Spear, L. (a) 337 Speroni, E. (a) 212 Spiga via 174 Spinola (b) 48 Sport piazzale 327 Squadrelli, R. (a) 284, 375 Stacchini, U. (a) 289, 349, 405 Stampa di Soncino (b) 78 Stanga Attendolo Bolognini (b) 85 Statuto via 139 Stazione Centrale (b) 349 Stazione Sperimentale Industrie Carta (b) 387 Stelline (former Collegio) (b) 248 Stelvio viale 376 Stendhal Lycée (b) 466 Stilicone via 327 Stipel (former) (b) 352 Stoppino, G. (a) 365, 420, 459 Storia Naturale (museum) (a) 182 Strambio, V. (a) 456 Strasburgo (galleria) (b) 36 Strehler (theatre) (b) 124 Stresa via 376 Strettone Sant’Agostino (b) 243 Studente Casa (b) 387 Studio B22 (a) 319 Studio Marzorati (a) 424 Studio Valle Architetti Associati (a) 299, 358 Suzzani viale 376 Symbiosis (b) 427 Tabacchi via 434 Tadao Ando (a) 453 Tagliaferri, A. (a) 273, 249, 279, 281 Tagliamento via 435 Tamburini via 293 Tarchetti via 175 Tarsis (b) 47 Taverna (b) 143 Tazzini, E. (a) 437 Tazzini, G. (a) 21, 75, 200 Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri (former) (b) 424 Tedeschi, M. (a) 309, 356, 469 Telesio via 479 Tempio Israelitico (a) 195 Tenca (Liceo) (b) 129 Tenca, C. (a) 61, 102 Tenenti, L. (a) 85, 196

Index Tennis Club Milano (b) 301 Tensi (b) 185 Teodorico viale 328 Termopili via 377 Terragni, G. (a) 325, 344, 360, 363, 365 Terrazza, G. (a) 287 Terrosi, F. (a) 406, 456 Terzaghi, E. (a) 48, 144, 220, 226, 361 Terzaghi, M. (a) 298, 302, 423 Tessa via 139 Testi viale 377 Thaon di Revel via 378 The Corner (b) 361 The Sign (b) 420 The Torch (b) 469 Tibaldi, A. (a) 364 Tintori, S. (a) 129, 131, 149 Tirana piazza 480 Tirrena torre (b) 38 Tito Lucrezio Caro piazza 435 Tollio, T. (a) 472 Tolstoi via 436 Tommaseo piazza 480 Toninello (b) 365 Tonolli (b) 102 Torelli Violler () 288 Torino via 106 Tornaghi, P. (a) 118 Toro (b) 44 Torri UNICREDIT (b) 336 Torricelli, A. (a) 488 Tortona via 481 Tosi (b) 174 Touring Club (b) 175 Trachyte (s) 3, 9, 10 Trasfigurazione di Nostro Signore (b) 475 Travertino (Alps) (s) 7 Travertino (Rapolano) (s) 9 Travertino (Tivoli) (s) 9 Tre Torri piazza 329 Trento (s) 9 Trezzi, A. (a) 45, 77, 101, 179, 207 Tricolore piazza 212 Trivulzio (b) 74 Trivulzio (chapel) (a) 70 Trivulzio via 481 Tscholl, W. (a) 414 Tunisia viale 410 Turati, E. (a) 63 Turati Torre (b) 178 Turati via 175 Turati via (Cesano Boscone) 487 Turchino via 411 Uffici Comunali (Larga 23) (b) 64 Ufficio d’Igiene (Arpa) (b) 392

511

Ufficio Tecnico QT8 (former) (b) 322 Ulrich, G. (a) 184, 383 Ungheria viale 411 Unione Europea via (San Donato, M.) 446 Unione via 79 UNIPOL SAI torre (b) 337 Univ. Bocconi “Velodromo” (b) 434 Univ. Bocconi Aula Magna (b) 434 Univ. Bocconi Aula Magna and Library (b) 433 Univ. Bocconi Dormitories (b) 433 Univ. Bocconi Main Building (b) 432 Univ. Bocconi New Campus (b) 434 Univ. Bocconi Scuola Direzione Aziendale (b) 433 Uptown Milano (b) 319 Urago (s) 8, 10 Urbano, C. (a) 232 Val Sesia via (Baggio) 486 Valcundria (s) 9 Valerio, G. (a) 375 Vallazze via 379 Valle piazza 299 Valle Strona (s) 9 Valpolicella (s) 3 Valtolina, G. (a) 351, 353, 367 Van Egeraat Associated Architects (a) 440 Vandoni, G. (a) 22, 106 Vanoni via (San Donato, M.) 447 Vantini, R. (a) 163 Varenna (s) 4 Varenna via 466 Varisco, T. (a) 217, 236, 292 Varratta, M. (a) 374 Vassallo via 379 VEDEME (b) 422 Velasca piazza 80 Velasca torre (b) 80 Velasquez piazzale 482 Velodromo Vigorelli (b) 301 Vender, C. (a) 58, 153, 241, 256, 283, 411, 422, 457, 460, 461, 483 Venegoni (b) 216 Veneranda Fabbrica Duomo (b) 22, 23 Venezia corso 178 Veneziani, G. (a) 285 Vercelli corso 482 Verde Roja (s) 9, 10 Verdi via 140 Verga (b) 284 Verga, A. via 483 Verona (s) 3, 8, 10 Verrucano (Valsassina) (s) 9 Vespucci via (Cesano, B.) 487 Veterinaria (department) (b) 385 Vetra piazza 229

512

Index

Viboldone (abbey) (b) 438 Viel and Partners (a) 315, 427, 475 Vietti, L. (a) 136 Vietti Violi, P. (a) 327, 330 Viganò, V. (a) 394, 402, 485 Viggiù (s) 6, 7, 8, 10 Vigna via 108 Vignoli via 436 Vigoni via 212 Villa, B. (a) 316 Villa, E. (a) 71, 317, 411, 420, 464 Villa Faccincani (b) 388 Villa largo (Baggio) 486 Villa Mirabello via 379 Villa Reale (Belgiojoso) (b) 164 Villa urbana (XX settembre 5) (b) 294 Villapizzone via 331 Ville sovrapposte (Annunciata 23/1 and 23/2) (b) 111 Ville urbane (J. Colombo 2-12) (b) 338 Vincenti, A. (a) 302, 334 Viola, P. (a) 472 Viquarterio via (Pieve Emanuele) 442 Virgilio (istituto) (b) 382 Visconti (b) 241 Visconti di Modrone (b) 190 Vittoria (b) 190 Vittoria Colonna (istituto) (b) 191 Vittorio Emanuele II corso 53 Vittorio Veneto viale 183 Vivaio via 184 Viviani Cova (b) 234

Vodafone Village (Lorenteggio) (b) 467 Voghera, G. (a) 255 Voghera, L. (a) 121 Volonteri (b) 242 Volta, A. Liceo (b) 397 Wagner piazza 483 Washington via 483 Wassermann (b) 362 XX Settembre via 294 XXII Marzo corso 412 XXIV Maggio piazzale 229 XXV Aprile piazza 140 XXV Aprile via (Segrate) 414 Zacchi Adolfo and Aldo (a) 195, 256 Zanchetta, U. (a) 371, 476 Zanetti, C. (a) 217 Zanini, G. (a) 148, 321, 388 Zanoia, G. (a) 133 Zanoletti (b) 161 Zanotta, D. 297 Zanuso, M. (a) 123, 125, 169, 294, 355, 367, 414, 431, 458, 465, 466 Zanzottera via 484 Zarotto via 413 Zoagli Adele via 331 Zuccari, F. (a) 123 Zuccoli, L. (a) 324 Zuliani, G. and Degli Esposti Architetti (a) 401 Zumbini via 436