Snia Viscosa Tower

The Snia Viscosa Tower (Italian: Torre Snia Viscosa) is a skyscraper in Milan, Italy.

Snia Viscosa Tower
Torre Snia Viscosa (Italian)
Snia Viscosa Tower in Milan
General information
Location	Milan, Italy
Coordinates	45°28′01″N 9°11′50″E
Construction started	1935
Completed	1937
Height
Roof	60 m (197 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	15
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Alessandro Rimini

History

The building, commissioned by the Italian chemical company Snia Viscosa, was designed by Italian architect Alessandro Rimini. Construction works began in 1935 and were completed in 1937. The building followed the new planning regulations for the city of Milan introduced by Cesare Albertini that sought to transform and renew the area around Piazza San Babila.^[1][2][3] The tower was the first skyscraper in Milan and its tallest for 14 years.

Description

The building is 60 metres (200 ft) and 15 floor tall.^[2]