Palazzo delle Poste, Futurist post office palace in Trento, Italy
Palazzo delle Poste is an administrative building in the futurist style in Trento, designed by architect Angiolo Mazzoni using local materials such as ochre porphyry from Predazzo and yellow marble from Mori. The ground floor holds postal services and work areas, while the second floor contains administrative offices and a secure vault.
The building was constructed between 1929 and 1934 on the site of the former Baron Prato Palace, which was destroyed by fire in 1845. Its construction during this period shows how the region rebuilt its architecture after a devastating loss.
The building mixes elements from earlier structures, including a 1512 portal and arched passages, showing how historical details fit with modern rationalist design. Visitors can see how these different time periods sit side by side in one structure.
The main entrance at the front is easy to spot and the interior is clearly organized, making navigation straightforward. The spaces are well lit and the stairways are clearly marked, making it simple to move between levels.
The exterior walls were originally painted with Savoyard blue plaster, marking Italian identity in the region through architectural means. This coloring is no longer visible today, showing how the facade changed over time.
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