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Michele De Lucchi
June 25-26, 2022
Architecture for the planet Earth
An encounter with Michele de Lucchi to discuss his “Earth Stations” project, freely accessible multi-engagement spaces in which people can experience unprogrammed moments of learning, joy, interaction and reflection and somewhere to cultivate the field of potential ideas. The Earth Stations are imaginary buildings in which the knowledge of architecture is pushed to its maximum technological, aesthetic and functional potential to approach a sustainable vision of the future where well-being, health and happiness are within everyone’s reach. They respond to our evolving lifestyles: the introduction of digital technology and the advent of artificial intelligence platforms, once controlled, will save us from bureaucratic chores and give us free time to devote to human relationships, personal care, mindfulness and creativity. The Earth Stations are intended to be a tool for accelerating the evolutionary process and using imagination. They are not space stations to go to the Moon or Mars, but ones to stay here on planet Earth. They are freely accessible multi-engagement spaces where people can experience unprogrammed moments of learning, joy, interaction and reflection and somewhere to cultivate the field of potential ideas. They stem from the exploration of the humanistic qualities of architecture, which are influenced by sensory experiences rather than by technical and functional definitions: symbolic appeal and the ability to arouse emotions are the paradigms needed to attract, amaze, generate well-being and pleasure in the use of the environments.
MICHELE DE LUCCHI
Architect. He was a prominent figure in movements like Alchimia and Memphis.
He has designed furniture for some of the best-known companies in Italy and Europe. He was head of Design for Olivetti from 1988 to 2002. He has implemented architectural projects in Italy and worldwide including cultural, corporate, industrial and residential buildings.
He has designed working environments and corporate identities for Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bundesbahn, Enel, Poste ltaliane, Hera, Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit and for other Italian and foreign institutes. He has developed major hospitality projects in Tbilisi (Georgia), Beijing (China), on the Rokko-san resort (Japan) and in various parts of Italy. He has designed buildings and exhibition systems for museums such as the Triennale in Milan, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, the Neues Museum in Berlin and the Galleria d'ltalia in Milan.
INFO ON THE EVENT
Date:
June 25-26, 2022
Duration: 6 or 12 hours
Maximum no. of participants: 45 people
Price:
1 day - € 120
2 days - € 200
The appointments are played out in the same way as the project philosophy, which is divided into four categories that acknowledge the value of personal fulfilment and human interaction.
1. The Interactor Earth Stations are spaces for work and play designed as relational networks.
2. The Many Hands Earth Stations are public spaces for gatherings and fostering interest in collective culture, built with artisan and indigenous techniques.
3. Education Stations are spaces for promoting the sharing of knowledge.
4. Happy Stations are “happy” apartment blocks where value is placed on human relationships and the well-being of communities living under the same roof.
Program
Day 1 - Saturday, June 25
10 am – 1 pm Chapter 1: Interactor Earth Stations.
Earth Stations Interactors are work and entertainment spaces conceived as relational networks.
1 pm – 3 pm Lunch break*
3 pm – 6 pm Chapter 2: Many Hands Earth Stations
The Earth Stations Many Hands are public spaces for the aggregation and enhancement of collective culture, built with artisanal and indigenous techniques.
At the end of the workshop: aperitif based on products from the Tuscan farm. **
Day 2 - Sunday, June 26
10 am – 1 pm Chapter 3: Earth Stations, Education Stations
Education Stations are spaces dedicated to sharing knowledge.
1 pm – 3 pm Lunch break*
3 pm – 6 pm Chapter 4: Earth Stations, Happy Stations
Happy Stations are "happy" condominiums, where human relationships and the well-being of the communities living under the same roof are valued.
At the end of the workshop: aperitif based on products from the Tuscan farm. **
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* Lunch served in the garden of Tenuta Toscani with a panoramic view of the sinuous Tuscan hills, based on local products and typical dishes of the area such as tomato soup, vegetables, bruschetta and other delicacies. Cost of the service € 35.
** Since 1968 the Azienda Agricola Toscani has been tending, cultivating and feeding its lands to breed horses, carrier pigeons, Cinta Senese pigs and produce wine and oil from km0 products.
Crown Station. © Filippo Bolognese.
City Station. © Filippo Bolognese.
Bamboo Station. © AMDL Circle.
Village Station. © Filippo Bolognese.
Blue Community. © Filippo Bolognese.
HOW TO PURCHASE
This event is divided into 4 chapters over two days. It is possible to purchase just one day or both days by selecting them from the calendar. You will receive a discount by selecting both days.