The iconic European country is renowned the world over for it's rich history and these Italian architecture designs help showcase the ways in which designers are modernizing their practices. Rome, Milan and Naples are just a few hotspots where traditional Italian architecture is upheld, but more architects and designers seem to be moving towards a modern aesthetic.
There will never be a shortage of cultural identity in Italy and it's this confidence that is allowing many people to crave a little bit of modern design. Here, you'll find some exquisite examples that range from multi-unit towers to street level homes that are quite distant from the ancient styles we're used to seeing.
So, as you peruse this fine assortment of Italian architecture designs, I have one final thing to say: prego!
50 Modern Italian Architecture Designs
From Folding Facade Abodes to Fashion Designer Dwellings:
Michael Hemsworth — Mar 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Rustic Cavemen Hotels
The Caves of Civita Hotel in Sextantio Italy Offers Primitive Luxury
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$21-Million Apartments
'The House' in Tokyo is the World's Most Expensive One-Bedroom Apartment
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Hand-Picked Vacation Homes
Welcome Beyond Curates the World's Most Luxe Boutique Hotels & Estates
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Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
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Winsome Warehouse Interiors
The Appartmento AL Takes Industrial Chic to the Minimalist Extreme
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Sparkling Blank Homes
Dolomites House by JM Architecture is a Clean and White Paradise
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Hillside Pod Homes
The Studio Aisslinger Fincube is a Small Home with Big Potential
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Folding Facade Abodes
Dolomitenblick by Plasma Studio Slices Through Its Spanning Landscape
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Otherworldly Places of Worship
Incredible Religious Architecture Inspires Piety
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Modern Whimsical Accommodations
The B4 Hotel by Simone Micheli is Wacky and Wonderful
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Stunning Slanted Sanctuaries
The Lanfranco Pollini 'Villa al Mare' is Geometric
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Fashion Designer Dwellings
The Milano Residences Will Be Designed by Versace Home
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Bridging Eco Condominiums
Off Architecture Solar Park South Wins for Green Infrastructure
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Restored 300-Year-Old Homes
Le Marche Villa by Wespi de Meuron Architekten Makes Living to Die for
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Framed Window Residences
Damilano Studio Architects' Casa D is Both Cool and Warm
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Landscape-Integrated Installations
The Timmelsjoch Museum is Gravity-Defying Architecture
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Plug-In Condo Complexes
Mo. Ho. Mobile Housing Allows Your Apartment to Move with You
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Skyward Greenhouses
Stephano Boeri's Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is Finally Being Built
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Sunny Undulating Structures
The Enzo Ferrari Museum Uses Geothermal Energy to Regulate Temperature
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Rabbit Hole Hostels
Matteo Thun Designs Eco-Friendly Underground Hotel
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Industrial Ice Cream Shops
Polka Gelato by Vonsung Features a Cool Concrete Design
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Volcano-Shaped Architecture
Renzo Piano Defies Nature With the 'Vulcano Buono'
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Concealed Cave Brigades
The Berg Meister Wolf Fire Station is Unconventional
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Minimalist Nursery Schools
Children Learn and Play in a Design by C+S Associati
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Converted Bridge Vacation Homes
The Solar Highway Residences is Built On an Old Viaduct
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Rose Petal Curvitecture
The Flower-Like Jesolo Magica by Zaha Hadid Studio
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Intricate Urban Skins
The DeCanyon Project Aims to Bridge the Infrastructural Abyss of Cagliari
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Boxy Frosted Abodes
'Horizontal Space' Residence is Truly a Winter Wonderland
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Clouded Constructions
Venice's Architecture Biennale Highlights Cloudscapes
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Cutout Exterior Walls
House in Empoli by Massimo Mariani Architects Blends Classic & Modern Cues
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Peculiar Puckered Pedestrian Crossings
The ArxipelagA Bridge Approaches Passing Rivers Creatively
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Kaleidoscopic Geometrical Auditoriums
Renzo Piano Building Workshop Gave an Auditorium a Makeover
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Cinematic Couture Shops
Louis Vuitton 'Roma Etoile' Boutique Will House a Small Theater
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Minimalistic Chic Boutiques
Massimo Iosa Ghini Designs the Posh Interior of Faraone in Milan
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Architectural Festivals
Beyond Media Celebrates 9th Edition in Florence, Italy
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Designer Backpacker Abodes
The MiNO Hostel Replaces Rooms With Fabric Pods
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Transparent Buildings
The Milanofiori Nord Office by Park Associati in Italy
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Stone Maze Memorials
The Wall of Memory Pays Homage to Deceased Nuns
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Deconstructed Construction Installations
Claire Fontaine's 'Unbuilding' Explores Debilitated Space
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Triple Pathway Bridges
Progettospore Design Offers a Twisted Pedestrian Pathway in Italy
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Sleek Solarized Monorails
The Energy Belt is a Super Slick Eco-Friendly Train Line
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Mythological Steam Rooms
The Huginn & Munnin Sauna Overlooks the Beatiful Italian Landscape
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Ever-Changing Eateries
The Electrolux Cube Pop Up Restaurant is a Traveling Wonder
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Winged Outdoor Steam Rooms
The Huginn and Muninn Sauna by Atelier Forte is Perfect for Two
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Italian Fashion Lodging
The Armani Hotel and Spa Set to Open in Milan in 2010
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Dark Crystal Structures
The Salewa Spa Headquarters is Forbidding to Behold
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Chained Office Buildings
Studio Kuadra Hangs Seven Miles of Chain Around an Italian Bank
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Architecturally Atypical Churches
These Places of Worship Show Inspired Innovation
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Tilting Cultural Centers
The Nabito Architects Theater Complex Has Swagger
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Gargantuan Crater Complexes
Vulcano Buono in Central Italy is a Monumental Mountain Construction
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Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses
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Supermarket-Style Pavilions
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Vineyard-Topped Airport Terminals
The New Plans for Florence Airport Integrate Rooftop Greenery
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
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Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
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Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
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Contemporary All-White Homes
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Rurally-Inspired City Buildings
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Interior Design Concept Guides
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Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
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Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
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Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
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Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
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Glossy Panelled Pentagonal Buildings
JM Architecture Designs the Pinwheel Building in Italy
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
Hotel Riomar Launches a New Design with Bright Contrasts
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
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Harmonious Modern Beach Houses
Raiz Arquitectura Designs the Casa D31 is São Paulo, Brazil
Opulent Culturally-Inspired Hotels
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Silver Curtain Concrete Homes
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Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Collaborative Bathroom Designs
Agape Presents a Captivating Exploration of Design Philosophy
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Brutalist-Inspired Suburban Apartments
STUDIOTAMAT Designs the Casa Rude Residence in Rome
Chic Modern-Industrial Buildings
YN Studio Designs a Slick Facade in Gillett Square
Traditionally Formed Gabled Homes
Studio Circle Growth Designs the Casa De Mi Luna
Bright Tranquil Residential Designs
Sivak+Partners Designs the Mlynchik Residence Nearby Kyiv
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Open-Plan Natural Material Houses
Architecture for London Designs the New Primrose Hill House
Minimal Beach-Side Luxe Homes
Vanessa Rome Interiors Designs the Palm Beach Residence
Colorful Metaverse Cities
Space Popular Applies Aldo Rossi’s Ideas to the Metaverse
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes
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Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes
Cubo Design Architects Designs the C4L House in Tokyo
Monolithic Concrete-Clad Pavilions
Alberto Campo Baeza Collaborated with Miguel Quismondo
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments
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Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
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Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Contemporary Wooden Blue Cabins
Markéta Cajthamlová Designs the Wooden Cabin in the Mountains
Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes
STUDIOFEM Designs The Mini Located in the Village of Cavusin
Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes
Tetro Arquictectura Designs the Laguna House in Nova Lima
Vividly Designed Apartments
Pascali Semerdjian Arquitetos Renovates an Apartment in Sao Paolo
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Nature-Leveraging Home Designs
PAE Designs the Casa Coaba Tucked in the Hillsides
Expanding Furniture Collections
Fendi Casa Showcased an Expanding Furniture Collection in Milan
Playfully Angular House Designs
Takeshi Hirobe Architects Design the Villa MKZ in Japan
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
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Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Greece-Inspired Boutique Hotels
Mariette Sans-Rival Studio Designs the Apollo Palm Hotel
Harmonious Traditional Home Designs
MAKHNO Studio Updates the Century-Old Kyoto House
Charming Angular Contemporary Homes
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Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Dynamic Open-Air Outdoor Furniture
Cassino Unveils its Expansive 2024 Outdoor Collection
Tactile Gallery Buildings
AMAA Designs the Threshold and Treasure Art Gallery in Italy
Luxurious Modern Home Collections
Luxury Brand Furla Launches a Home Collection with Magnificat
Former-Bakery Modern Apartments
Auba Studio Designs the Newly Converted NZ10 Apartment Space
Contemporary Modern Artful Homes
Clara Lleal INTERIORISTA Designs the Art Gallery House
Modern Ruin-Inspired Californian Homes
Kelly Wearstler and Masastudio Design the Romick House
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
Vernacular Architectural Home Designs
Studio Onu Designs the Dom Las in a Polish Forest
Generously Glazed Spiral Buildings
This Building is Inspired By Czech Glassmaking Tradition
Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes
Fuller/Overby Architecture Designs the Nebo House
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
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Salon-Like Dining Experiences
Dion & Arles Designs the Il Gattopardo Restaurant in London
Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing
Ignacio Prego Architectures Designs New Student Housing
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Zig-Zagged Vacation Villas
Falcão de Campos Designs the New Pura Comporta Holiday Home
Lively Transformed Vibrant Homes
02A studio Adds Splashes of Color to Casa Buondelmonti
Renovated Southern Italian Homes
Studio Andrew Trotter and Marcelo Martínez Design the Casa Soleto
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Chic Nautical-Inspired Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs a Stylish and Textured Apartment
Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses
Espacio 18 Arquitectura Designs the Casa del Alma
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
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Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Compact Calming Homes
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Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels
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Eclectic Renovated Polish Apartments
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Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments
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Barn-Like Private Art Galleries
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Greenery-Topped Winery Designs
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Luxurious Retail Boutiques
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Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments
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Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers
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Contemporary Clean-Line Furniture
Magis Presents the Officina Bookcase and Riace Sofa
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Vincent Van Duysen Designs Ferragamo's Montenapoleone Boutique
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
Atrium Stacked Toronto Courthouses
Renzo Piano Building Workshop Creates a Justice Building
Pale Tonal Brick Homes
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Renovated Contemporary Industrial Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs the Burgatoi Project
Italian Design Brand Expansions
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Contemporary 1960s Italian Villas
The Twisted House Honors its Past with Modern Updates
Anniversary-Honoring Wooden Pavilion
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Contemporary Stacked Residences
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Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
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Renovated Retro Ski Lodges
Hetedik Műterem and Studio Konstella Extend the Normafa Ski Lodge
Travel-Focused Attic Apartments
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Nomadic Community-Themed Pavilions
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Italian Lifestyle Sports Cars
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Contemporary Italian Office Designs
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X-Shaped Nature-Interacting Gabled Cabins
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Renaissance Building-Transformed Homes
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Juxtaposing History-Preserved Homes
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Geometric Red-Brick Suburban Homes
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Converted Palazzo Circular Spas
Patricia Urquiola Transforms a Palazzo to the Six Senses Rome