Palazzo Lancia | |
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View of Palazzo Lancia from the road of the same name, which passes underneath it | |
Alternative names | Grattacielo Lancia |
General information | |
Address | Via Vincenzo Lancia, 26 |
Town or city | Turin |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 45°03′40.1″N 7°38′28.8″E / 45.061139°N 7.641333°E |
Named for | Vincenzo Lancia, Lancia & C. |
Construction started | March 1954 |
Completed | March 1956 |
Height | |
Roof | 62 m (203 ft) |
Top floor | 52 m (171 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 17 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Nino Rosani with Giò Ponti |
Main contractor | SAICCA |
Palazzo Lancia (Lancia Palace), also known as Grattacielo Lancia (Lancia Skyscraper), is a high-rise building located in the northern Italian city of Turin. It was originally commissioned by Gianni Lancia, president and son of the founder of Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia, to serve as main headquarters for the company.