Luigi Figini & Gino Pollini, Villa-studio, 5th Triennale Milan, 1933

The Villa-studio was designed by Luigi Figini (1903-84) and Gino Pollini (1903-91) – the most enduring and productive partnership in Italian architecture between the thirties and the Second World War. It was built in 1933 (during the 5th Trienniale) in the greenery of the Sempione Park in Milan, Italy and demolished three months after the event. The inspiration comes from Mies van der Rohe´s Villa Tugendhat (Brno, Czech Republic, 1930) and it is clearly visible. The building’s construction is defined by the steel squared pillars are arranged in a grid with constant intervals. It covers two open-air spaces, a patio and a solarium with a small swimming pool.

“In their work you can read a formal simplicity, in planimetry and perspective, speaking about the light and the architectural space, about the time, spirituality and about the poetry.” “Other works point out, however, the search for a harmonious design, balance of relations and the study of materials in a bond that the rationalism would never be forgotten in their architecture.” (reference)

Figini and Pollini are clearly rationalist faith and their initial choice is carried out consistently through continuous work, that we read in their buildings and projects and is expressed in constant search for balance between the ideals of the Modern Movement its form, function , economy, but also new harmony and beauty.

reference:

Anna Sarzetto at www.mauriziogaluzzo.it
Prof. arch. Cherubino Gambardella at www.architettura.unina2.it  Pg. 44
Chiara Odorizzi and Carolina Raggi at www.infobuild.it Pg. 25