Course

Milano is Italy’s financial powerhouse — its New York — home to the stock exchange, publishing, international trade, and high fashion. A hub where art and industry converge, its design legacy dates back to the Middle Ages. This course explores the city's evolution and architectural triumphs, revealing its role as a beacon of innovation through the centuries.

Faculty Bio

Pierluigi Serraino is a practicing architect and educator. He is the author of many books on architecture, including TASCHEN's Modernism Rediscovered. His latest book is The Modern Garden: The Outdoor Architecture of Mid-century America (Rizzoli, 2024).

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Member Praise for Pierluigi Serraino

Pierluigi is a wonderful instructor--I always learn something new from him, as well as something to think about. He always opens my eyes.

Course materials, organization, Pierluigi's deep knowledge of the specific area and ability to fit it into larger context of regional traditions and international design trends, and receptivity to participant questions & observations ... all great! Highly recommend!

Faculty Q&A

• Read an interview with Pierluigi Serraino from our archive.