Entering a quiet clearing on the edge of the city, following a path through the trees, you can sud-denly see a discreet geometric shape. As you move closer, you see a part of a building that seems to emerge from the ground, in the bushes. A glass window and a stone wall suggest the presence of a house that reveals itself little by little. Wood, stone, steel, and cement blend harmoniously with nature, without imposition or prevarication, but with respect and humility, in the rediscovery of the immense beauty of creation. A contrast of mineral, metallic, and woody green notes, including hints of a discreet and respectful presence of the inhabitants of the house.
The inspiration comes from a reflection by Silvio Levi on the concept of organic architecture, who¬se greatest exponent was Frank Lloyd Wright: “I was struck by the fact that the concept of organic architecture was born with a beautiful history at the beginning of the 20th century but had not had much of a following over time. I thought that in the context of the climate and environmental crisis, even the sense of smell could play a role in the reflection on the place that a human being should occupy within the natural world as a guest on a par with other animal or vegetable beings, inviting us to rediscover the simple smells of nature and to make our own contribution without necessarily altering in an invasive way the planet that welcomes us and that deserves respect”.
Created by Maurizio Cerizza and Silvio Levi
