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Atlas ObscuraAug 7, 2026

Via Nazario Sauro’s Social Housing in Mantova, Italy

In the heart of Mantua, the popular houses on Via Nazario Sauro, designed in 1910 by local architect and sculptor Aldo Andreani, offer testimony to how social housing was conceived in the early 20th century. More than simple dwellings, these houses represent an example of an architectural project that unites functionality and harmony with the urban context, maintaining a sober design respectful…

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