Prospetti

Prospetti is the plural of prospetto, a term used in Italian with several related meanings depending on context. It commonly refers to two main senses: architecture and finance, with a broader use as a generic outline or summary.

In architecture and construction, prospetto denotes the exterior face or façade of a building, particularly the side facing the street. It can also describe the elevation drawing that shows the building’s external appearance. In this sense, a prospetto is part of the set of architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections) used to present and evaluate a building’s design.

In finance and law, a prospetto (often “prospetto informativo”) is an official information document provided to investors. The document accompanies public offerings of securities and describes the issuer, the terms of the instrument, potential risks, and financial statements. It is typically approved by regulatory authorities such as Consob in Italy and must comply with European Union prospectus requirements. Subtypes include a base prospectus and supplements issued during the life of an offering.

Beyond these specialized senses, prospetto can also mean a concise outline or overview of information about a project, event, or exhibition. The plural prospetti is used when referring to multiple such documents or representations.

Etymology traces prospetto to Latin prospectus, meaning a view or outlook, with later specialized senses in both architecture (facade) and finance (informational document).