The Palazzo del Banco di Roma is a banking palace in Milan designed by architect Cesare Scoccimarro and completed in 1939–40. The building now serves as headquarters for UniCredit, an international banking group based in Milan.
The palazzo exemplifies the architectural language of interwar Italian modernism, when financial institutions commissioned substantial civic structures to project stability and institutional presence. Scoccimarro’s design reflects the streamlined formal vocabulary characteristic of 1930s and early 1940s Italian architecture.
About the Building
Constructed as the headquarters of the Banco di Roma, the palazzo has since become identified with UniCredit, which operates from the structure today. The building’s evolution mirrors the consolidation and transformation of Italian banking over the past eight decades.
Details
- Architect: Cesare Scoccimarro
- Completed: 1939–40
- Location: Milan, Italy
- Original function: Banco di Roma headquarters
- Current use: UniCredit headquarters
- Architectural period: Interwar modernism
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the palazzo?
Architect Cesare Scoccimarro designed the Palazzo del Banco di Roma, completing it in 1939–40.
Where is the building located?
The palazzo stands in Milan and now serves as headquarters for UniCredit, an international banking group.
What was its original purpose?
The building was constructed as the headquarters of the Banco di Roma, an important Italian banking institution, before passing to UniCredit.
