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Gualtiero GalmaniniItalian architect, designer
Date of Birth: 30.11.1909
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Gualtiero Galmanini: A Pioneer of Italian Post-War Design
- Early Life and Education
- Architectural Projects
- - 1960-1966: Didactic School in Mantua
- Restoration Projects
- - 1950: Study for the restoration of the Vescogna Bishop's Palace
Gualtiero Galmanini: A Pioneer of Italian Post-War Design
Italian architect and designer Gualtiero Galmanini was a central figure in the architectural revival of Italy in the 20th century.
Early Life and Education
Born in Varese in 1909, Galmanini graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1933. He began his career as a practicing architect and designer, actively participating in the resurgence of Italian post-war design.
Architectural Projects
Galmanini's architectural creations included:- 1947: Milan Triennale exhibition scale model
- 1950: "Galmanino" sunshade
- 1960-1966: Extension of the Ambrosian Bank in Milan, Piazza Ferrari 10 (with Piero Portaluppi and Bruno Sirtori)
- 1960-1966: Didactic School in Mantua
- 1953-1956: Palazzo d'Este building in Milan (Viale Beatrice d'Este, no. 23)
Restoration Projects
Galmanini also played a role in preserving historical buildings, such as:
- 1950: Study for the restoration of the Vescogna Bishop's Palace
- 1950: Study for the restoration of Villa CalchiCollaboration
Galmanini frequently collaborated with other renowned architects, including:
- 1939-1941: Grotto Library dwelling with Bruno Sirtori in Sondrio (Habitat, Biblioteca della Grotta, Pezzo del Bosco, con Bruno Sirtori, Sondrio)
