Pier Luigi Nervi

The seventh volume of the PICCOLI MAXXI series is dedicated to the brilliant and versatile figure of Pier Luigi Nervi. A passionate observer of the natural world, an excellent student, inventor and designer, and later a pioneer in the use of reinforced concrete in Italy, Pier Luigi remains one of the best-known figures in the world of architecture. The book traces his story by recounting his most famous works: stadiums, cathedrals, skyscrapers, industrial buildings, and private residences, a universe of projects, all incredible, to inspire the most curious children. An illustrated glossary at the end of the book helps young readers understand the more technical words used in the text, while an activity inspired by the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome invites them to recreate with their own bodies the most fascinating challenges of design.