Brutalist · Structuralist
Aldo Rossi, Carlo Aymonino
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Architecture in Milan
Start with Monte Amiata Housing Complex and Vertical Forest. Compare the buildings in our Milan collection through their architects, materials and styles, then follow a local style guide to explore further.
3 buildings in this collection 6 styles
What to see
Selected buildings in Milan
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Green architecture · Futurist · Contemporary
Stefano Boeri Architetti
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Brutalist · Italian Rationalism
Luigi Moretti
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Follow an interest
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These are the most represented styles in our city collection. Each link stays within Milan.
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Brutalist
2 buildings in this city collectionStart with Monte Amiata Housing Complex and Residential and commercial complex at Corso Italia.
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Structuralist
1 building in this city collectionStart with Monte Amiata Housing Complex.
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Italian Rationalism
1 building in this city collectionStart with Residential and commercial complex at Corso Italia.
A closer look
Architecture in context
Our Milan collection includes 3 buildings across 6 architectural styles, from Luigi Moretti's Brutalist-Rationalist residential complex on Corso Italia to Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest — two buildings that bookend Italy's evolving ideas about urban housing across half a century.
Carlo Aymonino and Aldo Rossi's Monte Amiata Housing Complex at Gallaratese adds a Structuralist-Brutalist layer: a monumental arcade that turns social housing into urban theory made concrete. Milan's compact catalogue captures a city where architectural ambition consistently focuses on how people live together in density.
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Before you explore
- What does this Milan guide cover?
- Vandelay currently documents 3 buildings in Milan. This page introduces a selection, with links to styles and architects. It is not a complete inventory of the city’s architecture.
- Can I visit the buildings shown here?
- A building’s inclusion does not mean its interior is open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for current access, opening hours and booking requirements before planning a visit.
- Does this guide include a walking route?
- The website offers a selection of buildings and architectural context, rather than a fixed itinerary. In the app, use the map to find documented buildings and AR to see nearby places with live distances.
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