Brief Career
Sant'Elia was born on 30 April 1888 and died on 10 October 1916. He became a key member of the Futurist movement in architecture.
Architecture · Visual art
Antonio Sant'Elia
Bold architectural sketches and his influence on modern and Futurist architecture.
Antonio Sant'Elia was an Italian architect, composer and key member of the Futurist movement in architecture. He completed almost no buildings and is remembered primarily for his bold sketches and influence on modern architecture. In Como, he contributed to the design of Palazzo Terragni, also known as Casa del Fascio.
Worth knowing
Architectural Drawings
Sant'Elia left almost no completed architectural works. His reputation rests primarily on his bold sketches and their influence on modern architecture.
Palazzo Terragni
Sant'Elia contributed to the design of Como's Palazzo Terragni, also known as Casa del Fascio.
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Studied here
Brera Academy of Fine Arts
Founded in 1776, Brera trained generations of artists and helped turn the surrounding taverns and lanes into Milan’s bohemian quarter. Among its sculpture students were Lucio Fontana and Fausto Melotti, who later broke decisively with academic tradition.
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- Como
- Palazzo Terragni (Casa del Fascio) — Antonio Sant'Elia contributed to the design of Palazzo Terragni.
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