Torre Velasca

The Torre Velasca is a pretty unique landmark and partially due to its controversial design it’s an interesting mention. It is a modern building inspired by the towers of medieval castles. This philosophy has given it it’s unique mushroom shape where the top is wider than the lower parts of this modern tower, which was unheard of for skyscrapers. And it’s crude architecture has given the building its massive feeling. Instead of making yet another glass skyscraper the designers attempted to use this tower as a connection between the modern world and the past of Milan.

Standing at a height of 106 meters the building towers over the city blocks next to it. When you stand on top of the Duomo di Milano you can see this building in the distance. The lower floors of the tower are used by shops, the middle segment by offices and the top parts are residential areas.