Description
The magazine examines the legacy of the Italian structural engineer Pier Luigi Nervi (1891–1979), who gained worldwide fame in his lifetime as one of the 20th century’s greatest creators of structural architectures. His portfolio continues to affirm his remarkable contribution to the field. Nervi conceived works involving large spaces and explored material possibilities, structure, technicality, economy, aesthetic expression, workability, and functionality. “Rediscovered” in the 1990s, Nervi’s legacy and the multidimensional facets of his work have re-emerged today thanks to numerous research efforts, such as the conservation efforts by Francesco Romeo, guest editor of this issue.
CONTENTS
Essay: Nervi’s Timeless Philosophy / William F. Baker
Early Years
Pier Luigi Nervi Early Years: 1913–1948
Claudio Greco
Banchini Theater, Augusteo Cinema-Theater and Funicular Station /
Berta Stadium / Aircraft Hangars / Prefabricated Hangars /
Agricultural Workshop
Experimental Warehouse at Magliana
Milan Trade Fair Pavilion
Turin Exhibition Center: Hall B
Salt Warehouses
1950s
Turin Exhibition Center: Hall C
Tobacco Bale Warehouse
Chianciano Thermal Bath
Gatti Wool Mill
Turin Municipal Transport Company Workshop
Palazzetto dello Sport
UNESCO Headquarters
The Pirelli Tower
Flaminio Stadium
Palazzo dello Sport
Essay: Preserving Nervi / Irene Matteini
1960s
Savona Railway Station
Palazzo del Lavoro
Leverone Field House, Dartmouth College
Burgo Paper Mill
George Washington Bridge Bus Station
Water tower Fiat Mirafiori Complex
Motta Grill Motorway Service Station
Stock Exchange Tower
Australia Square Tower
Essay: Pier Luigi Nervi and Kenzo Tange / Saikaku Toyokawa
1970s
Saint Mary of Assumption Cathedral
Paul VI Audience Hall
Norfolk Scope Arena
Cassa di Risparmio di Venezia Headquarters
Australian Embassy in Paris
MLC Centre
Presidential Funeral Chapel
Good Hope Centre
Italian Embassy in Brasilia
Essay: Pier Luigi Nervi – An Enduring, Inspiring Legacy / Francesco Romeo
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