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Florence Italy, San Giovanni, Chiesa dell'Autostrada designed by Giovanni Michelucci

Seen from near the Autostrada del Sole, the fluid form of the chuch is clearly visible. The "horizontal campanile" is in the front with the bells hanging from the extension off to the right.

and done before the era of 3D computer modeling means all of the drawings, calculations and exquisite formwork done by hand. Craftsmanship has not been entirely lost.

The later work of Michelucci has radically evolved from the rationalist era (think Florence train station) to involve forms that evoke the hills of the Apennines within sight to the north.

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Uploaded on August 23, 2009
Taken on July 20, 2007