We think the radical change needed is for architects to learn “humility” in the way they design buildings so that they can meet the demands of a changing climate and affected communities, to be servants of global society who need more than ever a truly liveable built environment.

KANTO

As a tree extends its roots more than the trunk we want to give the feeling of strong connection with the environment, with the urban space. We wanted to highlight this idea of the larger impact of a building on the site, but especially the idea of the stump (the material once alive but which dies and is incorporated into the construction) which is reborn and gives life.
It is about the continuous cycle of life that can be kept uninterrupted with care and attention. The information that is transferred is taken over, transformed and step by step generates the world that we build and we live in.

KANTO continues the illustrated theme by choosing the constructive system that is composed of laminated wood, on the inside it creates a warm environment through the image of nature. Carbonized wood is used on the outside, suggesting durability and grounding.

Scaffolding as an architectural and existential metaphor

In the middle of the foyer, we created a space dedicated to a removable but functional structure with a scaffolding appearance that becomes an experimental exhibition space, a possible access path to the upper floors of the museum. Walking through this scaffolding, the visitor can discover various spaces that can have the role of exposure or just immersive experimentation exploring the philosophical concept of the scaffolding. This installation can change over time and can be the subject of reconfiguration architecture contests. Somewhat similar to the London concept of the Serpentine Gallery.