Torre Velasca

Its structure recalls the Lombard tradition, made of medieval fortresses and towers, each having a massive profile.

As a consequence, the shape of this building is the result of a modern interpretation of the typical medieval Italian castle.

[4] At the same time, BBPR in this building satisfied the functional needs of space: narrower surfaces on the ground, wider and more spacious ones on the top floors.

The town planning laws, then, imposed specific volumes (depending on the buildings' purpose); in this tower, the latter were the mixed functions of residential and commercial use.

One of the exits of the Missori metro station, on line 3, is located right in front of it.