Black & White | Diego Stefani

Vincitore concorso Torre Santa susanna / Italy / 2009

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The project is developed starting from the central parking via Pennant, emphasizing the visual axis that connects the outside and inside of the cemetery by a solid line, black polished stone, made ​​of white stone on the floor with inserts blacks. Upon arrival, the visitor is accompanied by sculptural elements to the entrance. These are made of concrete and covered with opaque black stone, and, invoking the idea of a funerary monument, creating full and empty emphasizing the solemn atmosphere of the place and its austerity; also available through their sites are created for dialogue and places for introspection. Access to the cemetery was designed to emphasize the moment of seriousness of the visitor with architectural quality and practical at the same time making the movements of cars and funeral service. It consists of two high walls, made ​​of blocks of stone tumbled, and drilled by a cruciform glass symbolizing the Christian tradition.
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    The project is developed starting from the central parking via Pennant, emphasizing the visual axis that connects the outside and inside of the cemetery by a solid line, black polished stone, made ​​of white stone on the floor with inserts blacks. Upon arrival, the visitor is accompanied by sculptural elements to the entrance. These are made of concrete and covered with opaque black stone, and, invoking the idea of a funerary monument, creating full and empty emphasizing the solemn atmosphere...

    Project details
    • Year 2009
    • Client Comune Torre Santa Susanna
    • Status Competition works
    • Type Public Squares / Cemeteries and cemetery chapels / Urban Furniture / Monuments
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