attilio terragni creates patterned box under the signs of time

attilio terragni creates patterned box under the signs of time
all images courtesy of attilio terragni

slicing through the patterned façade ‘box under the signs of time – pordoi5’ by italian architect attilio terragni expresses an orthogonal grid based on the dutch architect teo van doesburg’s diagonally themed line works. the building features a series of geometric cut-outs to its exterior skin, which from the inside appear bright and transparent allowing light to filter through. the structural design creates an open and flexible interior – the frame consists of prefabricated beams and pillars, enabling clear spans of up to 17 meters. the layout of these spaces are organized and linked together by an abstract narration. each floor refers in its size and colors to the geometry of dante’s comedy (inferno, purgatory, paradise) and the following analogies: loading and unloading, the cellar tree of knowledge, stores, open space laboratories and the event hall.

‘the abstract reference to the poetry of dante is used to characterize the interiors spaces beyond the quiet solitude of the functions and opacity. the scope is to experience a sharing of the building that is unique and hopefully, memorable.’ says attilio terragni.

displayed along one of the façades are black, reflective plexiglass decorations. they were created by reusing all the scrap pieces left over from other work done on the site.

the building features a series of geometric cut-outs to its exterior skin

the slices allow light to filter through to the interior

view looking up the façade from below

pedestrian entry

the interior space

entry for cars 

displayed along one of the façades are black, reflective plexiglass decorations

stairwell

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