In 1926, Terragni co-founded the Gruppo 7, a group of young architects who sought to promote a rationalist approach to architecture. The group's manifesto, signed by Terragni, Mario Pagano, and six other architects, advocated for a modernist architecture that prioritized functionality, simplicity, and the use of industrial materials. Through their writings and built projects, the Gruppo 7 played a crucial role in shaping the Italian modernist movement, which emphasized the need for a radical departure from traditional architectural styles.
Eisenman’s work helped introduce Terragni to a broader American audience, revealing the "hidden complexities" and "abstract diagrams" within Rationalist architecture. By displacing these buildings from their political context, Eisenman focuses strictly on their "architectural anarchy" and formal syntax. Amazon.com.au Finding a Copy In 1926, Terragni co-founded the Gruppo 7, a
For the serious student: download the Eisenman book scans. Trace the plans of the Casa del Fascio. Overlay the decomposition diagrams of the Frigerio house. And when you close the PDF, ask not “Was Terragni a good Fascist?”—but rather, “How does a square turn into a tragedy?” That is the power of transformation. Eisenman’s work helped introduce Terragni to a broader
This study remains a cornerstone for anyone researching Italian Rationalism or the development of Peter Eisenman's own deconstructivist theories. Trace the plans of the Casa del Fascio