{"id":7916,"date":"2025-06-18T09:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/allestimenti\/a-portal-between-baroque-and-urban-at-villa-aurelia\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T13:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:17:10","slug":"a-portal-between-baroque-and-urban-at-villa-aurelia","status":"publish","type":"allestimento","link":"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/en\/installations\/a-portal-between-baroque-and-urban-at-villa-aurelia\/","title":{"rendered":"A Portal Between Baroque and Urban at Villa Aurelia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07488-Large-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07488-Large-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07488-Large-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07488-Large-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07488-Large.jpeg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Space, Technique, and Nature for a Sustainable Installation<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>An unexpected passage opens in the heart of Villa Aurelia, between Baroque architecture and the urban landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for <strong>Open House Roma<\/strong>, The Portal is an <strong>experiential threshold<\/strong> conceived to slow one\u2019s pace, shift one\u2019s gaze, and welcome the elsewhere. It is more than just an installation\u2014it is a true <strong>spatial device<\/strong>: it frames the city, engages the body, and connects gesture with context. An invitation to<strong> observe from a new perspective<\/strong>, in a continuous dialogue between space and perception.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Materials and Techniques<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The structure is made entirely of <strong>recycled and fire-resistant cardboard<\/strong>, selected to ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Structural resistance<\/strong>, even in outdoor settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Safety <\/strong>and compliance with installation regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Reusability <\/strong>and minimal environmental impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The form is designed to welcome<\/strong>, not to enclose. It does not create a barrier but opens up a possibility. In this sense, the project embraces a lateral vision, capable of generating spatial and perceptual reflections.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07521-Large-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07521-Large-edited.jpeg 568w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07521-Large-edited-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1137\" src=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07479-Large-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07479-Large-edited.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07479-Large-edited-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07479-Large-edited-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Details and Intent<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portal is not conceived as a static object but as a relational threshold. The structure is made entirely of <strong>recycled and fire-resistant cardboard<\/strong>, selected to ensure: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>The colors, inspired by evening<\/strong> light, accompany the perceptual transition between interior and exterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The<strong> modularity of the structure<\/strong> allows for adaptability and reuse in new contexts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The perspective framing of the architectural arch restores focus to the gaze<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Communicating the Process<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day of the event, we also set up a <strong>small merchandising corner<\/strong> to leave a lasting impression of the experience. An<strong> illustrated postcard<\/strong> inspired by The Portal offered visitors a tangible keepsake of the occasion, while other printed materials shared the story of our sustainable design practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We distributed <strong>material samples<\/strong> and <strong>cardboard gadgets <\/strong>carefully selected to represent our values: among them, a small take-home cactus a symbol of resilience and regeneration as a tribute to the day and the ecological vision that guides our work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1137\" src=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07493-Large-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07493-Large-edited.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07493-Large-edited-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07493-Large-edited-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-757x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-757x1024.png 757w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-768x1039.png 768w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-1135x1536.png 1135w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-1513x2048.png 1513w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OpenHouse_Double-1-scaled.png 1891w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A Continuous Workshop<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design and production are entirely managed by our workshop,<\/strong> where sustainability takes shape through dialogue with the architectural context and the conscious selection of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portal is part of materieunite\u2019s exploration of design as a<strong> transformative practice one <\/strong>that connects places, people, and imaginaries, and influences <strong>the circular economy supply chain.<\/strong><br\/>A temporary gesture, yet full of intention.<br\/>An invitation to slow down. And to pass through. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07489-Large-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07489-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07489-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07489-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/materieunite.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC07489-Large.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7781,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"materiale":[],"class_list":["post-7916","allestimento","type-allestimento","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-installations"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.11 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Portal Between Baroque and Urban at Villa Aurelia &bull; materieunite<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/materieunite.it\/en\/installations\/a-portal-between-baroque-and-urban-at-villa-aurelia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Portal Between Baroque and Urban at Villa Aurelia &bull; materieunite\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Space, Technique, and Nature for a Sustainable Installation An unexpected passage opens in the heart of Villa Aurelia, between Baroque architecture and the urban landscape. 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