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Monte Amiata Housing

Monte Amiata Housing is a residential complex in the Gallaratese district of Milan, Italy, designed by architects Carlo Aymonino and Aldo Rossi in the late 1960s. It is sometimes referred to as the "Red Dinosaur" in reference both to the reddish color of the buildings and the oddity of their design. The project is well known in the international architecture community, and regarded as one of those that better repres…

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1974

Milan, Milan, Italy

Housing

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Housing estate in Milan

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Aldo Rossi

1931-1997 · Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing and design and also product design. He was one of the leading proponents of the postmodern movement.

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Aldo Rossi Associati

practice · Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Role: designer

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