Palazzo Bolchini, Art Deco palace in central Milan, Italy
Palazzo Bolchini rises eight stories above central Milan, featuring a ground level clad in textured ceppo stone from Lombardy and upper floors finished with decorative stucco facades that emphasize geometric forms and symmetry.
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.
Located at Piazza Filippo Meda near Piazza Belgioioso, the building is accessible via Milan's public transportation network, and visitors can view its Art Deco exterior from the street, with interior access occasionally available through guided tours or special arrangements.
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.
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