Ex Palazzo S.G.P.E. (Palazzo Chiaia Napolitano)

Completed in 1958 by Umberto Chiaia and Vittorio Napolitano, this mixed-use building in central Bari is a refined example of 1950s Italian modernism adapted to the Pugliese urban context. The facade composition and the careful articulation of residential and commercial functions reflect the confidence of postwar Italian architecture in creating dignified urban buildings that contribute to the city's streetscape while meeting contemporary functional requirements.