Breda Tower, International Style skyscraper in Centrale, Milan, Italy
Breda Tower is a skyscraper in Milan's Centrale district built with glass and steel construction rising 117 meters across 30 floors. The lower section houses office spaces while residential apartments occupy the upper levels, with ten elevators serving the entire structure.
Built in 1954 under architect Luigi Mattioni's direction, this structure was Italy's tallest building at the time of completion. It held this distinction until the Pirelli Tower surpassed it in 1960, marking a shift in Milan's skyline development.
The tower represents Milan's post-war modernization period, incorporating International Style principles through its emphasis on functionality and structural simplicity.
The building is centrally located in Milan and easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors can view the architecture from street level and explore the surrounding neighborhood, though interior access is typically not available to the general public.
Located at coordinates 45.48036 latitude and 9.19947 longitude, the structure currently ranks as Milan's fifth tallest building and Italy's thirteenth highest skyscraper.
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