toti semerano constructs an irregular corten steel wall in salento, italy

toti semerano constructs an irregular corten steel wall in salento, italy

corten steel is a group of steel alloys which are exposed to natural weather conditions for several years in order to form a rust-like appearance. this material has been chosen by toti semerano as the architectural element for a detached wall which will circle a hotel in salento, italy. 

the building will use a 700 m2 plant wall in collaboration with botanist patrick blanc

the prototype, which is currently in progress, uses a basic star shape which is repeated throughout the structure. the effect creates an abstract honeycomb appearance, reflecting shapes found within nature. once built, the construction will be complimented by a 700 m2 plant wall in collaboration with botanist patrick blanc. the 110 x 9 meter installation by toti semerano will envelope the existing building on site, forming a shaded area for visitors to rest and enjoy the decorative scene surrounding them.

work in progress

the corten spatial structure

the structure uses a basic star shape

an individual part is lifted by crane

the detached wall will circle a hotel in salento, italy

the construction is welded together

the project is currently under consruction

the three elements

the intersection of fotovoltaic modules in the corten structure

interior space

art hotel foyer and conference hall 

project info:

architects: toti semerano
design team: andrea piscopo, giuseppe scarabello, stefano antonello, simone romaro, gunar thom, mauro aschedamini, iride filoni, salvatore musarò, stefano sabato
sustainability: echomaterico_ collaborative design solution
location: melissano, lecce, italy
client: private
status: work in progress
photography: carlo carossio

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