Trasformazioni urbane e ‘pastiches’ monumentali nella Milano del secondo dopoguerra. La piazza del Liberty e la facciata dell’ex Albergo Corso.

Abstract

Urban transformations and 'pastiches' monumental in Milan after World War II. The square of Liberty and the facade of the former Hotel Corso After World War II, among the most critical operations of the buildings reconstruction in the city centre of Milan, there was the rebuilding and renovation of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. This project also envisaged the creation of arcades along both sides of the road, and the creation of a new square, north of the course. In the early stages of reconstruction of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, appeared the problem of the preservation of the Hotel Corso façade (located at 15 of the course). The hotel was largely destroyed by bombs and had to be demolish and rebuilt, but his facade, decorated with an Art Nouveau setting in stone, was saved and being considered one of the few surviving examples of this style of the early twentieth century in Milan, was therefore considered worthy of protection and preservation, regardless of the demolition of the building of which it was part. After much discussion by the construction company with the Superintendent of Monuments and the offices of the Municipality of Milan, the facade will be dismantled piece by piece and rebuilt on the front elevation of a new modern building in reinforced concrete in the new square to the north of the course, hence the name of "Liberty style Square", which still bears