He designed two domes—a thick inner shell to support the weight and a lighter outer shell to protect it from the elements.
Today, it remains the largest masonry dome ever built, a testament to what happens when ruthless political ambition meets uncompromising creative genius. Medici - The Dome an...
The Medici were the ultimate venture capitalists of the Renaissance. For , sponsoring the completion of the dome wasn't just about piety; it was about branding. By backing the right architect, the Medici could link their name to the greatest engineering feat since antiquity, cementing their status as the true rulers of Florence. He designed two domes—a thick inner shell to