Pierro Arrigoni
Pierro Arrigoni ( Greek Πιέρο Αριγκόνι , * 1856 ; † (murdered) 1940 in Thessaloniki ) was an Italian architect from Turin , who mainly worked in Thessaloniki and who significantly shaped the cityscape of this city in the late 19th century. His architectural style was initially historic , but he became known for his designs, which are attributed to Art Déco . The Casa Bianca, built in 1912, in which he combined different architectural styles ( eclecticism ) is considered a masterpiece .
Buildings (selection)
- Villa Ahmet Kapanci, 1890
- Villa Mehmet Kapanci, 1893
- Limodon Hospital (formerly Regina Margherita Italian Hospital), 1894
- Thessaloniki Railway Museum (formerly the military station), 1894
- Electricity company, 1899
- Ippokratio Hospital (formerly Hirsch Hospital), 1902
- Villa Dino Fernandez (Casa Bianca), 1910-12
Web links
- History of Casa Bianca on the website of the city of Thessaloniki
Individual evidence
- ↑ Villa Ahmet Kapanci, photo at skyscrapercity.com
- ↑ Villa Mehmet Kapanci, photo at flickr.com
- ↑ Villa Dino Fernandez (Casa bianca), photo at skyscrapercity.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Arrigoni, Pierro |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Αριγκόνι, Πιέρο (Greek) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1856 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1940 |
| Place of death | Thessaloniki |