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The Bigo Panoramic Lift - Architecture Guide
Understanding the Bigo. Renzo Piano designed this lift to resemble the ancient cargo cranes of the Genoese port.
12/5/2025
4 min read
The Bigo is the spider-like white structure dominating the Porto Antico.
Design Inspiration
Renzo Piano, a native of Genoa, didn't just want a lift. He wanted a sculpture that honored the port's past.
- The Name: "Bigo" was the name of the ship cranes used to load cargo.
- The Function: Besides the tourist lift, the arms support the canopy of the Piazza delle Feste (the tent next to it). It is a machine that holds up the public space.
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Renzo Piano
Bigo
Architecture
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