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The Casa del Fascio of Como (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkaːza del ˈfaʃʃo, ˈkaːsa-]), also called Palazzo Terragni, is a building located in Como, Italy, in the Piazza del Popolo (former Piazza Impero), considered one of the masterpieces of Italian Modern Architecture. [1]
Jan 3, 2013 · Casa del Fascio which sits in front of Como Cathedral is the work of the Italian Fascist architect Giuseppe Terragni. Built as the headquarters of the local Fascist Party, it was renamed Casa...
- Brian Pagnotta
His most famous work is the Casa del Fascio built in Como, northern Italy, which was begun in 1932 and completed in 1936; [1] it was built in accordance with the International Style of architecture and frescoed by abstract artist Mario Radice.
A masterpiece of rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni, the Casa del Fascio (presently also known as Palazzo Terragni) had complex origins, with an initial project in the 20th century style and a thoroughly strict and essential final achievement.
The building itself is built in the period between 1932 and 1936, by one of the most challenging architects of the period Giuseppe Terragni, educated in the politechnico Milano architecture school.
Around 5,000 buildings were constructed specifically as case del Fascio. [2] Many of them were designed by Italian rationalist architects [3] including Adalberto Libera, Saverio Muratori, Ludovico Quaroni, Giuseppe Samonà, and Giuseppe Terragni, but there were also historicist and modern architects. The Case del Fascio became one of the ...
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A first house for the Fascist party in Como was planned in 1928. This version dates from 1932. Construction works started in 1933 and were finished in 1936. The house was used as the seat of the most powerful Italian party until 1943.
