Palazzo Bolchini, Art Deco palace in central Milan, Italy

Palazzo Bolchini stands at Piazza Meda 3, built on eight floors without the volume restrictions that applied on Via Dante. Its ground floor and first floor are clad in ceppo stone slabs and form a public portico; the upper storeys have a stucco facade, and the decorated floor has windows framed by cornices with mixtilinear pediments. Obelisks, statues and a balustrade decorate the top floor.

Constructed between 1928 and 1930 by architect Pier Giulio Magistretti, the building represents a transitional period in Milanese architecture when modernist Art Deco principles began integrating with traditional Italian craftsmanship and classical design motifs.

Recognized as Italian national heritage, the palace demonstrates how early 20th-century Milanese architects balanced functional modern design with neoclassical references, including obelisks, statues, and balustrades that create dialogue between contemporary and historical styles.

The palace stands at Piazza Filippo Meda 3, a short walk from Piazza Belgioioso and within reach of Milan's public transport. The ground-floor portico is open to the public and offers a sheltered passage; the upper floors are not open to visitors, so the Art Deco facade is seen from the street.

The decorative top floor combines Art Deco geometry with neoclassical elements including ornate window pediments and rooftop sculptures, while a ground-level public portico offers sheltered passage in the traditional style of Milanese palaces from earlier centuries.