Gino Pollini

Gino Pollini (19 January 1903 in Rovereto – 25 January 1991 in Milan) was an Italian architect.

Born in Milan, in 1926 Pollini joined Gruppo 7, and from 1929 he worked in collaboration with another member of the group, Luigi Figini. Figini & Pollini had a long association with the Olivetti company from 1934 through 1957, designing many of their headquarters buildings at Ivrea. He also taught architecture in Milan and Palermo.

He is the father of classical pianist Maurizio Pollini.

Figini & Pollini, church of the Madonna dei Poveri, Milan (1952-54). Photo by Paolo Monti, 1960

Figini & Pollini, Olivetti head offices in Ivrea. New ICO yards, reading room. Photo by Paolo Monti, 1960

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