Vittorio Gregotti facts for kids
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Vittorio Gregotti
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Vittorio Gregotti in 2016
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| Born | 10 August 1927 |
| Died | 15 March 2020 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Political party | Italian Communist Party |
Vittorio Gregotti (born August 10, 1927 – died March 15, 2020) was a famous Italian architect. He was born in Novara, Italy. Gregotti was known for his important ideas about architecture. He helped shape how buildings looked in the 1970s.
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About Vittorio Gregotti's Life
Vittorio Gregotti was born in Novara, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy. He studied at the Politecnico di Milano, a well-known university for design.
Gregotti started his career working for Casabella. This was a popular magazine about architecture. He later became the main editor of the magazine. He held this important job from 1955 to 1963.
Gregotti's Own Design Studio
In 1974, Vittorio Gregotti started his own company. It was called Gregotti Associati International. His studio designed many important buildings around the world.
He also taught about how buildings are designed. He gave many lectures on architectural theory. Gregotti also helped organize several art and design shows in Italy.
Famous Buildings and Projects
Gregotti's studio created many well-known sports places and cultural buildings. One famous project was the Barcelona Olympic Stadium in Spain.
They also designed the Belém Cultural Center in Lisbon, Portugal. Another big project was the Arcimboldi Opera Theater in Milan, Italy.
His team also designed parts of several university campuses. This included the campus for the University of Calabria. Gregotti's studio even designed a whole new town in China. This town, called Pujiang New Town, had an Italian style.
Gregotti's Ideas and Legacy
Vittorio Gregotti was a member of the Italian Communist Party. He also wrote a book in 1996 called Inside Architecture. Another architect, Alan Colquhoun, said this book was very honest and thoughtful.
Gregotti passed away in Milan on March 15, 2020. He was 92 years old. He died from COVID-19.
Images for kids
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Belém Cultural Centre (1988–1993)
See also
In Spanish: Vittorio Gregotti para niños
