SAT 2021UNRI223ihm ‘No Rossi (831-1897 was anHtalian architect, designer, and theorist who is considered one of the most Important figures in postmodem architecture. Ke was known for his bold and iconic buildings, which ten featured simple geometric shapes and classical element. Rossi's work was also influenced by his interest in history, memory, andthe collective unconsciot ‘Rossi was born in Mian, aly n 1931 He studied architecture at he Polytechnic University of Milan, ‘aduating in 1958, Aer graduation, Rossi worked fora number of architectural firms before ‘stablshing his own practice in 1966. Rossi early work was influenced by the Htalian Rationalist movement, which emphasized the use ot ‘Simple geometric forms and functional design. However, he soon began to develop his own unique porated elements of classicism, sureaism, and folk art.Dae ‘Aldo Rossi's concept o typology in architecture fs based onthe idea that there are certain essential forms that are common to al buigings ofa particular type. These forms are not static, but rather evolve ‘over time in response to changes in technology culture, and society. However, they retain a core identity that is recognizable across diferent contexts. Aossis approach to typology was influenced by his intrest in history and memory. He believed that {ypologies embody the collective memory ota culture and that they can be used to create a sense of place ‘and belonging. ‘Aldo Rossi believed that architecture isa virtual realty, a sensual experienced that is ‘manifested by the form of the typology for certain set of people in certain time period. For example, the Colosseum at luca was orginally butt as an amphitheater tor ‘atiatrial contests and other public events. However, overtime it has been used for variety of oer purposes, including a quarry, a marke, and even a residential area. Despite these changes in function, the Colosseum stil retains it orignal form. Fossis concept of architecture as virtual realty is @ reminder thatthe meaning of bwulaings is not aways fixed, but rater is shaped by the people who use them,MONUMENT TO THE RESISTANCE, CUNEO ‘No Ross's Cuneo Project ls a monument tothe tallan Resistance, a movement that fought against th Kaz occupation of aly during Word War I The prolect was designe in 1962 and was never bul but itis considered tobe one of Rossi's most important theoretical works. Rossi's Cuneo Proect is a powertul example of how architecture canbe used to commemorate ‘he past and to inspire the future tis a monument that is both simple and profound, and it ‘continues to resonate with people today. ‘nthe Cuneo Project, Rassi uses the simple form ofthe cube to represent the universal human ‘experience of loss and sacrifice. The sit cut into the cube is a reminder ofthe spectc sacrifices ‘that were made during the italian Resistance. BS WA, Wepase wa onsets tn numan exstonce a te tt wie \, opens tothe bove mountains, which waste terol boundary @) Mee stetenn errs noms & _/ sacttice made to get iis piece tand g Aossi sai thatthe Cuneo Project is "a monument butts also a monument tthe ving” He elev i \, monument shoud ea place ot slence and conte } \, term aco writen ot‘completed in 1884. The cemetery is a complex of buildings and spaces thats ‘nthe San Cataldo Cemetery, Rossi uses te typology ofthe city to create a place where people can come to mourn ‘and death. The cemetery i a piace ofboth sorrow and boauty, andi is a reminder that even in death, “Hoes not soem possine to me to conceive anything ‘sadder than a monument compased ofa smooth, naked and ‘unadorned surtace, o light absorbent material, absolutely ‘are of details, and of which the decoration is formed by a ‘composition of shadows, drawn by shadows stil darker.” ‘oted by Rossi. Rssi even drew the shadows dark in his ‘sketches which was the only matter inthe space in ‘movement.Sallaratese Housing Complex, Milan, aly (1969-1874) ‘Aarge-scale residential complex that combines functional design with aesthetic appeal Sallaratese Housing Complex, Milan aly (1963-1874) ‘Marge-scale residential complex that combines tunctional design with ‘aesthetic appeal s