“Look at the contrast! These long, low-rise buildings against those taller apartment blocks.” You’re absolutely right to notice that in Quartiere Harar. This neighborhood is a fascinating mix of architectural styles, a deliberate choice by its designers. Quartiere Harar emerged from Italy’s post-war housing boom. The INA-Casa plan aimed to provide affordable homes. This neighborhood was part of that initiative, built between 1951 and 1955. Architects Figini, Pollini, and Ponti envisioned a space that reflected the transition from rural to urban life. The result? A unique blend of “horizontal skyscrapers”, those long, five-story apartment buildings, and “insulae”, clusters of charming two-story houses. Wander through the green heart of Quartiere Harar, where schools and community spaces thrive. See how the ‘horizontal skyscrapers’ embrace this central area. Then, lose yourself in the irregular layout of the ‘insulae’, each one a little haven with its own character. It’s a microcosm of Italian life, frozen in architectural form right here in Quartiere Harar.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno