Palazzo Fidia, Art Deco palace in Via Melegari, Milan, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Fidia is an eight-story residential building on Via Luigi Melegari with brick facades and distinctive curved concrete window bays that jut outward. The balconies vary in size and placement, and the windows change in shape and width across the exterior, creating a dynamic visual effect.
History
The building was constructed between 1929 and 1932 by architect Aldo Andreani on the site of a former private garden. It represented Milan's transformation of the city into modern residential neighborhoods replacing older green spaces.
Culture
The building reflects how Milan designed homes for mixed communities in the 1930s, with spaces meant for families and service workers living together. The varied window arrangements across the facades show how the structure organized different residents in one place.
Practical
The building still stands at its original location and functions as a residential space today. Visitors can view the exterior freely from the street, with the clearest views available from Via Luigi Melegari.
Did you know?
The building appeared in filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni's debut feature in 1950, connecting it to an important moment in Italian cinema. This cinematic history tends to be overlooked by passersby who notice only its architectural style.
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