During the design process we tried to re- establish connections between the existing structures with respect to the past. For example, the significance of traditional open space, the Aia, has been emphasized to highlight its role as a core for social interaction and cohesion.

First of all, we tried to answer series of questions concerning the location, role of the past, the visitors itself (target group) and reaching the place to set few objectives.

Cascina Lossano is located in Northern Italy and the region, characterized by a mostly flat rural landscape, is crossed by numerous important rivers including the Po, the Adige and the Ticino. A location immersed in the Lombard countryside, where rice fields are the main crop. Research have shown that rural life and agrarian holdings have abandoned due to urbanization. Now, with the growing interest to valorizing those artefacts, recovering initiatives have been launched. Therefore, those historic artefacts are waiting to be bringing back to life. As mentioned, the history has been source of inspiration to contemporary.

Investigation have shown that in the past Cascina or large farm, exist of stables, haylofts, silos, granaries, diaries, ovens, stairs, warehouses, mills and farmers houses gathered in a single structure. A complex made up of several volumes, dedicated to agricultural activities, arranged around a central courtyard that is called the Aia.

Regarding the location, the Cascina’s should be more than a place of real experience, rather than a place of passage. It is not directly confronting with the city right now. For example, you reach the place serenely instead of perilous way. To achieve this objective the contours of the buildings have been used to create a second wooden skin along the volumes to offer a transition from public to private and also make the complex operating as a “landmark” in panorama of immense landscape and a connection with the city through the river Po. In this way, it also catches the attention of the cyclist or artist that are on tour through the rice fields. For them, the complex is operating as a transit point.

To revive the productive and communal identity, the Porch, Storage, Pergola, Pigsty and Garage have been replaced by same original volumetric form and dedicated to agricultural activities, like bazaar, bakery and local dairy products. To emphasize replaced and maintained volumes, various materials have been utilized. Archetype roof with ceramic roof tiles and brickwork have been preserved, while replaced volumes have a smoothly finished contemporary façade. Besides, games shadows on the facade, with use of plaster and polycarbonate panels on wooden structure have been aimed.

  

Adaptive Reuse Project Cascina Lossano

CONTINUITY PARIS-FRANCE / 2023

70x100 cm Kodak Matte Paper/ Pigment Print/ Frame

Edition: 5+1

CONTINUITY

SMOG COPENHAGEN-DENMARK 2024

70x100 cm Kodak Matte Paper/ Pigment Print/ Frame

Edition: 3+1

SMOG

_Conceptual / Perceptual Aspects_

This project is based on the concept Revealing and Concealing. On the one hand an identity, monumental, a landmark in the panorama of Podere Fedespina. While, on the other a domestic and cozy space preserving local traditions and building methods.

Wine has a deep – rooted tie with land. It has an intense relationship that is concealed. So, the aim is to reveal the whole wine making process through 5 senses of a Human being (Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Feeling and Smelling). We all know various wine brands or have a favorite wine, although do we know how the whole journey starts? We only know the end. So, the winemaking process, that is concealed in a enclosed and monumental design, will be revealed through the moment you enter the building by our senses.

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_Functional Aspects_

The design has 3 levels (ground, minus 1 and first floor). You enter the building via an inner courtyard, that operates also as an indoor flexible multifunctional area. In this area, you are able to smell and hear the fermentation process in the level below, the cellar.

The ground floor has been withdrawn 20 cm from the walls, so the senses seeing, hearing and maybe smelling are stimulated. Besides, most entrances of spaces have been concealed by pivot concrete doors. In this way, each space has its own story to tell and opening to a new chapter of experiencing wine.

Regarding the cellar, it has access via the elevator and stairs on the ground floor or the stairs in the back of the building. The cellar reveals the whole process of winemaking from fermentation to bottling. It functions also as a tasting room or workshop area. While you are tasting, you hear, see and feel the grapes crushed and smell it.

While the ground floor and cellar are about experiencing. The first floor provides private spaces like the office, reception area and meeting room.

_Abstract Elements_

Regarding the geometric from of the design, a dynamic strong gesture has been achieved, while the traditional/domestic arch type is preserved. On one side, the diagonal momentum of the roof continues down until reaching the ground and creates in this way a theater for outdoor activities with view to the vineyards.

Base volumes are subsequently divided, stretched and morphed. It is not possible to observe the curved elements in the interior, they are partly concealed, like the structure and entrances. Unless, the entrance in the back along the restaurant to the cellar. This long, mysterious gate of stairs and curved concrete wall is leading you to the secluded cellar under the ground. While you are passing by the restaurant, the double height makes possible to smell the wine, observe people enjoying their meals and hear bottles opening. When you reach the cellar, the journey has been completed or maybe just started.

  

Senses of Wine

For the facade design of a restaurant in the historic center of Istanbul, the classical Roman model of domes and arches have been a source of inspiration.

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Even in a closed condition, the glazing gives a feeling of huge transparency due to the slim aluminum profiles.

This modern aluminum facade design with its bi -fold doors gives an overall openness.

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It brings in light and views, as well as the green interior creates an inviting terrace in the old town of Istanbul. Besides the shutters, the green will provide coolness in the hot summers of Istanbul.

More about the project will be published soon.

We are also thrilled to share the construction process with the readers as soon as possible.

  

Mivan Restaurant SultanAhmet Istanbul

LOOP COPENHAGEN-DENMARK 2024

90x135 cm Kodak Matte Paper/ Pigment Print/ Frame

Edition: 3 +1

LOOP

SKEW COPENHAGEN-DENMARK 2024

40x40 cm Kodak Matte Paper/ Pigment Print/ Frame

Edition: 8 + 1

SKEW

SCI-FI ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS/2024

90x135 cm Kodak Matte Paper/ Pigment Print/ Frame

Edition: 3 +1

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