Arduino Berlam (1880–1946) was an Italian

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who took over the work of his father, Ruggero Berlam. Born in

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, from 1905 he actively contributed to his father's works, creating such a harmony that experts now find it difficult to differentiate their work. Like his father and grandfather, Arduino was educated at the school of engineering and at the

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, and most active in his native town, designing not only houses and palaces, but also monuments ( Victory Lighthouse and

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's memorial plaque at the mouths of the river

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), as well as the interior decoration of the famous ships ''Saturnia ''and ''Vulcania''. He died at Tricesimo in 1946.

Work

* Palazzo Berlam designed by Arduino Berlam * Porec Town Hall * Hilton Trieste in Piazza della Repubblica * RAS Palace * Synagogue of Trieste *

References

1880 births 1946 deaths Architects from Trieste Brera Academy alumni {{Italy-architect-stub