Istituto dei Ciechi di Milano, Educational palace in central Milan, Italy.
The Istituto dei Ciechi di Milano is a historic building at Via Vivaio 7, constructed from 1892 to designs by Giuseppe Pirovano. Its facade has an avant-corps with three orders of pilasters—Doric, Ionic and Corinthian—a smooth rusticated ground floor, serliana windows on the piano nobile and a large smooth tympanum above. A wing by Mario Faravelli and Gaetanina Calvi was added in 1925.
The building was constructed from 1892 on land mostly occupied by gardens, to house the Istituto dei Ciechi di Milano founded by Michele Barozzi. Architect Giuseppe Pirovano designed the complex in a style recalling Milanese neoclassical suburban villas. In 1925 a new wing was added, designed by architect Mario Faravelli and engineer Gaetanina Calvi.
The Barozzi Concert Hall features painted floral decorations and portraits of renowned musicians displayed on its walls. The space was designed as a venue for performances and cultural events supported by the institution.
The building is centrally located in Milan and can be reached on foot from other cultural attractions. Visitors should be aware that many areas are used for events and training sessions and may not always be open for general access.
The 1925 wing was designed by architect Mario Faravelli together with Gaetanina Calvi, one of Italy's early women engineers. Look for the Vegezzi-Bossi organ in the Sala Barozzi, set among frescoed floral motifs and medallions of famous musicians.
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