"Conceived as an alpine garden, the project interprets Switzerland through the spatial and cultural framework of the 'Hortus Conclusus,' the historic concept of the enclosed garden. Defined yet permeable, the garden becomes a constructed fragment of landscape embedded within the urban fabric."
"The project positions Switzerland symbolically as a garden bounded by political borders yet open to exchange, climate, and movement. Drawing from historical garden typologies across cultures, the installation understands the garden as a composed environment where living and non-living elements coexist."
"The design integrates architectural 'follies' and modular elements that structure activity within the garden. Colored patterned modules host various functions including stage platforms, tribunes, bleachers, kiosks, and market stalls."
Flora Alpina is an installation created within Centro Svizzero's courtyard as part of the House of Switzerland during the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project interprets Switzerland through the 'Hortus Conclusus,' an historic concept of the enclosed garden that is defined yet permeable. The alpine garden references Switzerland's shared mountainous culture with Italy and functions as a temporary gathering space for diverse publics during the two-week Olympic period. The design integrates architectural follies and modular elements that structure activity, with colored patterned modules hosting various functions including stage platforms, tribunes, bleachers, kiosks, and market stalls. Additional graphic patterns extend into lighting features and site furniture incorporating Milan's characteristic street bollards. The installation positions Switzerland symbolically as a garden bounded by political borders yet open to exchange, climate, and movement.
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