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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Ever-Changing Eateries
The Electrolux Cube Pop Up Restaurant is a Traveling Wonder
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Mythological Steam Rooms
The Huginn & Munnin Sauna Overlooks the Beatiful Italian Landscape
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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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Innovative Modern Living Spaces
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Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments
Baranowitz + Kronenberg Designs the Urban Refuge Apartment
Furniture Design Resurrections
Saint Laurent Revives Iconic Designs for Milan Design Week
Architecturally Inspired Luxury Boutiques
Dolce & Gabbana Debuts a New Flagship Boutique
Sleek Modular German Homes
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Contemporary Rural Dwellings
StudioAC's South Bay House Reinterprets Rural Canadian Architecture
Futuristic Baroque Rome Hotels
Zaha Hadid Architects Revives the Remeo Hotel Roma
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Artful Updated 70s Apartment
Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects Forms the Art Curator's Apartment
Concrete Gridded Garden Homes
The Rua Polônia House in Brazil Boasts an Industrial Frontage
Modernist Timeless Villas
STUDIOTAMAT Complete the Renovation of a 1960s-Era Residence
Timber Modern Porch Pavilions
A Team of Designers Curate Porch: An Architecture of Generosity
Mixed-Use Residential Towers
Vitra by Pininfarina rises along the Balneário Camboriú skyline
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Pointy Modular Hospitality Architecture
Roman & Dmytro Seliuk Designs the Futuristic Namety Cabins
Revitalized European Houses
Didea Participates in the '1 Euro House' Initiative
Green Marble-Adorned Residences
Studio Brocca Designs a Captivating Home in Ontario
Luxuriously Curated Living Spaces
Agape Spotlights a Stunning Interior in La Barchessa
Mahogany Intergenerational Homes
The Mahogany House by R ARCHITECTURE is Chic and Contemporary
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Portuguese-Inspired House Designs
A+Architecture Relies on Portuguese Design Principles
Modern Espresso Coffee Makers
Aldo Rossi Designs the Contemporary Cupola Espresso Maker
Surrounding-Inspired Architectural Homes
Gonzalo Rufin Arquitectos Designs the Casa RWO
Monochromatic Minimal Cozy Homes
DIG Architects Designs the Vaulted Monochrome Haus
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Roman-Inspired Interior Designs
Bulgari Boutique Opens a Redesigned Space in Miami Design District
Minimalist Concrete Complexes
Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture Completes a Residential Project in Tokyo
Concrete Skyscraper Trio Sets
Valerio Olgiati to Design the Rruga Adem Jashari Set in Tirana
Modern Functionalist-Style Tuscan Hotels
W Florence Opens its Doors and Features Distinct Concepts
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Light-Inviting Renovated Apartments
Estúdio BRA Reconfigures the Copan Apartment in Brazil
Minimalist Beach House Designs
ARP - Architecture Research Practice Tackles a 1980s Beach House
Upgraded Historic Home Designs
Veinte Diezz Arquitectos' Vistalcielo Project is Stunning & Rustic
Lakefront District Towers
The Lake Views Slopes and Folds to Maximize Panorama for Every Home
Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes
Suzuko Yamada Architects Designs the Nakano House in Tokyo
Refurbished Rural Tuscan Farmhouses
The Ricupaglia Project is Nestled in the Village of Montiano
Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures
MAD Architects Forms the Chinese Paper Umbrella Structure
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Italian Summer-Inspired Fashion Lines
Salvatore Ferragamo Releases a Limited-Edition Range
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
High-Rise Tokyo Apartments
APOLLO and Nicola Gallizia Join to Design the Morandi I apartment
Parisian Social Housing Projects
PietriArchitectes Built 34 Units for Social Housing
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Reimagined Bright Italian Interiors
Italian Embassy London Renovation Highlights a Curated Design
Contemporary Wooden Winery Designs
Foster + Partners Presents Legacy of Bodegas Faustino Winery
Staggered Modern Apartments
OSPA Arquitetura E Urbanismo Reimagines Urban Residential Living
Modern Milan Retreats
Hotel Calimala Milano Transforms a 1960s Wallpaper Room into a Vibrant Space
Contemporary Modernist Mexican Homes
The House and Studio of Max Cetto is Filled with Modern Art
Multicultural Bright Historic Museums
MAD Architects Designst he Fenix Project in Rotterdam
Contemporary Terracotta Tiles
Cottomilano by Domenico Orefice Reinterprets Milanese Terracotta
Eclectic Paris Apartments
The Apartment by Studio Asaï Blends French Elegance with British Whimsy
Playful Apartment Makeovers
The Onda Apartment Reimagines an ’80s Layout with Fluid Form and Color
Light-Filled Alpine Lofts
The Omarama Attic Apartment by NOA Celebrates Travel and Views
Italian-Informed Loft Extensions
OEB Architects Adds Extension to the Lewisham Loggias
Elegant Mediterranean Restaurants
Sid Lee Architecture Designs the Ambiance for Mare
Traditional Stone Farmhouse Extensions
Studio Bressan Restores an Italian Farmhouse in Treviso
Exploratory Architectural Projects
The Polish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is Thought-Provoking
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Captivating Terrazzo Capsule Collections
Maria Adele Savioli Designs the Salto Collection
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Contemporary Italian Villas
MoDusArchitects Completed Hometown House in Italy
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Red Roof-Topped Irish Buildings
A1 Architects Completes the Design of the Gate Lodge
Textured Mid-Century Houses
Highland Park Residence Has Moody Hues with Modernist Material Honesty
Scenic Sustainable House Designs
ONUS Architecture Studio Presents the Breathtaking Horizon House
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Calming Third-Floor Italian Apartments
Muuto Designs a Calm Milan Apartment in the Brera Building
Modern Interpreted English Homes
Threefold Architects Designs the Eight Gables Home
Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses
Studio Saxe Designs the Sinfornia Verde in Carate, Costa Rica
Design-Forward Winter Collections
Tod's Has Launched the Italian Winter Capsule Collection
Modern Brick Retro Residences
McLaren Excell Transforms a Home in Wimbledon from the 70s
Modern Vietnamese Dwellings
Tien Giang House by Tropical Space Honors Traditional Architecture
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Red Brick-Adorned Rustic Pizzerias
Neogenesis+Studi0261 Deisgns the Capiche Pizzeria in India
Adaptively Reused Office Buildings
Park Associati and Snøhetta Collaborate on Pirelli 35
Luxurious Milan Hotels
NEMI Hotel Milano will Offer Sophisticated Modern Stays
Sophisticated Government Office Designs
Agata Kurzela Tackles a Heritage Building in Abu Dhabi
Sculptural Living Systems
Fratelli Boffi's Cromatica Collection Explores Furniture as Fluid Design
Mid-Century Flat Revamps
This Warsaw Apartment Renovation Highlights Veneer and Tile
Transformed Minimal Artist Residency
Studio Wok Completes the Redesign of the QuadroDesign HQ
Diplomatic Shaded Designs
The US Consulate General in Nogales Redefines Civic Architecture
Nostalgic Family Homes
Apartamento Relicário Celebrates Memory, Legacy, and Aging with Dignity
Bright Urban Apartments
Ooiio Architecture’s House 64 Renovation Transforms a 1960 Flat
Industrial Loft Homes
The Casa MRGT unveils a Multi Level Residence Within an Industrial Building
History-Rooted Urban Renovations
Casa Sofia Transforms a 1940s Home into a Vibrant Modern Space
Architecture Art Exhibitions
The Eames Houses Exhibition Presents Models and Full-Scale Structures
Burnt Orange Walled Residences
Raúl Sánchez Architects Designs the Earthy Casa Magarola
Hillside Family Homes
Casa BM in Italy is a Residential Project by Errante Architetture
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Oceanside Modern Residences
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Renovated Terraced Penthouse
Destudio Renovates the Ático Curvo Apartment in Valencia
Renewed Olympic Villages
The Milan Athletes’ Village by Som Becomes a Legacy-Driven Urban District
Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Spotlight Designs at Coverings
Cave-Like Folded Residences
Earthscape Studio Creates the Unique Structural Wild House
Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks
Behles & Jochimsen Designs the Regensburg Quarter
Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions
Apropros Architects Designs the Czech Pavilion for Expo 2025
Organic Striking Tower Designs
David Macullo Architects Designs the Leaves Tower
Understated Modernist Artful Homes
Child Studio Designs a Townhome in London's Belgravia Area
Northern Italian Villas
Villa Yeppa Captures Adriatic Seaside Charm
Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions
Kengo Kuma and Team Design From the Coastline We Progress
Speculative Shelter Builds
Asympta by Leopold Banchini Architects Explores Ancient Landscapes
Rustic Cultural Architectural Buildings
Abin Design Studio Designed the Gallery House in Bensberia
Paris Stable-Transformed Homes
Studio IDA Presents the Garibaldi Renovation Project
Brutalist-Tinged Structural Residences
OZA Design Created the Milo Apartment in Paris
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes
The Pailunga Tuscan Chapel Transforms into a Contemporary Living Space
Monochrome Living Spaces
The Grigio Verde Villa Transforms Grayscale Tones into a Warm Home
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors
Casa Puerto Blends Modern Architecture with Mediterranean Hues
Historic Villa Renovations
This Villa Renovation by Wierciński Studio Restores a Polish Residence
Poetic Interior Design Studios
La Casa Di Babette Focuses on Poetry-Driven Aesthetics
Crafted Historic Villas
Pöppler Revives a German Villa into an Artisanal Colorful Family Home
Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries
C+S Architects Develops the Noah's Ark Nursery in Alzano
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Patio-Centering Villa Designs
Casa Tres Patis by Twobo Has a Roman Villa Layout Modern Courtyard
Brutalist Suburban Family Houses
Pandolfini Architects Designs the South Yarra House
Bold Architectural Renovations
Flat Iron House Showcases a Sculptural Staircase as Its Centrepiece
Earthened Architecture Pavilions
Khalil Morad El Ghilali & El Mehdi Belyasmine Design a Pavilion
Coastal Courtyard Homes
The Patio House Residence Transforms a Cliffside Plot into a Retreat
Contemporary Cantilevered Residences
Alterstudio Architecture Presents the Westview Residence
Transformed Rural Timber Barns
The Fienile N Restores Rural Heritage with Wood Craftsmanship
Harmonious Winery-Based Pavilions
Alvisi Kirimoto Designs the Sapaio Pavilion in Tuscany
Minimal Stone Wall Motifs
Alessandro La Spada Designs the Couture Collection for Antolini
Refined Modern Dwellings
The Silver House Reinterprets a Traditional Home with Minimalist Design
Compact Red Wooden Homes
Studio TEST Presents the Prefab House Changeover Structure
Modern Highland Residential Projects
Correa+Fatehi | ODD Designs a House in the Andes
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Elegant European-Inspired Interiors
II BY IV DESIGN Completed a Project for Chateau Auberge
Spain-Based Bright Modern Homes
Isla Architects Presents a Look at the Casa Mila
Compact Cottage Revivals
This Rustic Renovation Breathes New Life into a Tiny Village Structure
Vaulted Heritage Suites
Palazzo Daniele Suites Blend Neoclassical Grandeur with Contemporary Calm
Upgraded Historical Sites
Alvisi Kirimoto Adds Contemporary Elements to Basilica Di Massenzio
Floating Level Aesthetic Residences
MUKA Arquitectura Designs the Oak House in Madrid
Alpine Complex Renovations
Co.arch Studio Updates Interiors at Giomein Breuil-Cervinia
Industrial Apartment Designs
The FM Apartment in São Paulo Showcases Vibrant Industrial Interiors