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Historicism in architecture is a style that consciously employs and revives specific styles or periods from the past to inform the design of contemporary structures. This approach, which became prominent in the 19th century as part of the Romantic movement, reflects a variety of historical periods from classical to Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and beyond. Rather than merely replicating old forms, architects practicing historicism adapt them to modern needs and technologies. These designs often aim to connect with the cultural or national history of a place, incorporating symbolic elements of specific periods or styles to convey certain ideas or values. In essence, historicism in architecture embodies both a critical reflection on the past and a creative reinterpretation of historical styles for new meanings or functional requirements.
At the end of the 50s decade, the Velasca Tower in Milan rapidly became one of the most analyzed and discussed buildings. Design by the partnership formed by Gianluigi Banfi,…
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