A building in Aosta, Valle d’Aosta, designed by architect Giuseppe Momo in 1939, this structure was originally constructed as Casa Littoria, serving as the headquarters of the Partito Nazionale Fascista (P.N.F.). It now functions as the municipal Department of Industry (Assessorato all’Industria).
The building exemplifies Rationalist architectural principles characteristic of Italian interwar modernism. Its design reflects the institutional function for which it was built, with forms and proportions typical of public administration structures of the period.
About Giuseppe Momo
Giuseppe Momo (1875–1940) was an Italian architect and engineer whose practice encompassed both ecclesiastical and civic commissions. He is recognised for significant works including the Scala Momo in the Vatican Museums and the Pontifical Ethiopian College.
Details
- Designer: Giuseppe Momo
- Year: 1939
- Location: Aosta, Valle d’Aosta
- Original function: Fascist Party headquarters (Casa Littoria)
- Current function: Municipal Department of Industry
- Movement: Rationalism
Frequently asked questions
Who designed this building?
The building was designed by Giuseppe Momo, an Italian architect and engineer active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
What was the building originally used for?
It was originally built as Casa Littoria and served as the headquarters of the Partito Nazionale Fascista (P.N.F.). It is now the municipal Department of Industry in Aosta.
What architectural style does it represent?
The building exemplifies Rationalist principles, the dominant modernist movement in Italian architecture during the interwar period.
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