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Magazzini Contratti

Coordinates: 45°27′56″N 9°11′07″E / 45.46556°N 9.18528°E / 45.46556; 9.18528
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Magazzini Contratti
Magazzini Contratti in Milan
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General information
Architectural styleArt Nouveau
LocationMilan, Italy
Coordinates45°27′56″N 9°11′07″E / 45.46556°N 9.18528°E / 45.46556; 9.18528
Design and construction
Architect(s)Luigi Broggi

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

History

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

Description

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

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References

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