Palazzo Lancia

Palazzo Lancia
View of Palazzo Lancia from the road of the same name, which passes underneath it
Palazzo Lancia is located in Italy
Palazzo Lancia
Location in Italy
Alternative namesGrattacielo Lancia
General information
AddressVia Vincenzo Lancia, 26
Town or cityTurin
CountryItaly
Coordinates45°03′40.1″N 7°38′28.8″E / 45.061139°N 7.641333°E / 45.061139; 7.641333
Named forVincenzo Lancia, Lancia & C.
Construction startedMarch 1954
CompletedMarch 1956
Height
Roof62 m (203 ft)
Top floor52 m (171 ft)
Technical details
Floor count17
Design and construction
Architect(s)Nino Rosani with Giò Ponti
Main contractorSAICCA

Palazzo Lancia (Lancia Palace), also known as Grattacielo Lancia (Lancia Skyscraper), is a high-rise building located in the northern Italian city of Turin. It was originally commissioned by Gianni Lancia, president and son of the founder of Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia, to serve as main headquarters for the company.