Palazzo Castiglioni
Palazzo Castiglioni stands in Milan as a striking example of Italian Liberty architecture, the country’s Art Nouveau expression. Giuseppe Sommaruga designed the palace for businessman Ermenegildo Castiglioni, whose wealth shaped its ambitious appearance.
Construction ran from 1901 to 1904, giving Castiglioni a building that reflected his social position. Its bold Liberty style challenged Milan’s traditional architecture in a visible way. A rusticated stone base imitates natural rock formations, while circular windows and stucco reliefs shape the richly decorated façade. Floral and linear motifs draw on eighteenth-century art.
Ernesto Bazzaro created two statues of naked women representing peace and industry, provoking a public outcry. Their removal gave the building its memorable nickname, “House of Buttocks,” while the façade and metal decorations survived wartime occupation. Original wooden furniture disappeared during and after World War Two.
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