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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