CONCEPT
The project is a conceptual space where traditional Italian imagery is translated into the language of monolithic sculpture. Instead of living greenery, it features «frozen nature"—complex biomorphic forms made of plaster that mimic rock erosion and the curves of Mediterranean grottos. This is a contemporary interpretation of Italy, where the architecture itself becomes the landscape.
Styles: A combination of biomorphism, Futurism, and Modernism.
Interior: A Frozen Grotto The interior space is built upon the combination of two contrasting zones, both finished in decorative plaster.
• Green Zone: Ceilings and walls here transform into a complex sculptural installation. Textured green plaster creates a «surreal forest,» where vaults smoothly transition into supports, mimicking solidified tree canopies or stalactites.
• Style: Set against these monumental forms are vibrant, graphic accents—a red-and-white «beach» stripe and traditional ceramics. This creates an atmosphere of eternal Italian summer hidden within a cool, stone grotto.
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FACADE
Facade: The facade is resolved as a single monolith in a sage color, featuring chaotic openings. These «windows» do not look like standard structures but rather like voids in limestone, washed by seawater. The vibrant colors are also a reference to the architect’s creative work.