Thursday, 28 September 17:00 18:00 (CEST)

The Soul of Stone

Description

In a world where technology touches the incredible, marble remains a timeless work of art, embedded in the soul of architecture and design. This stone, ancient and majestic, has its roots deeply entwined with history, carrying intrinsic beauty and silent strength. Each block of marble conceals a story, a past sedimented in its layers. When shaped by the hand of man, it almost seems as if its veins vibrate with life. Like an abstract work of art, marble is a dialogue between light and shadow, an eternal play between light and dark. Its rippled texture captures the sunlight, dancing with the rays and creating an atmosphere of mystery and contemplation. In architecture, marble bestows grandeur upon buildings, majesty upon columns, and solemnity upon entrances. Symbolizing eternity, marble is the emblem of a durability that defies the ephemeral nature of human time. In temples and cathedrals, it represents unwavering faith, the divine essence in which our aspiration to something greater than ourselves is revealed. In design, marble transforms into sculpted jewels, unique pieces that elevate the environment surrounding them. The delicacy of marble merges with functionality, creating utilitarian works of art. A marble table becomes the stage upon which life unfolds, while a marble sculpture is an ode to purity and form. But marble is more than a noble material; it is a metaphysical journey into our interiority. When we touch it, it seems as though the secrets of nature are revealed, time flowing in a circular current, uniting the past, present, and future. We bear witness to a primordial harmony, a timeless beauty that invites us to contemplate the sublime. In its coolness, marble teaches us to find the warmth of human essence, for its hardness is merely the concretization of what is strong and indelible within ourselves. It challenges us to see beyond the surface, to grasp the depth of the soul and the intensity of emotions. Thus, marble becomes a philosophical experience, an invitation to reflect on our foundations, our connections with the past, and the construction of a future etched in the stone of our dreams. In an increasingly digital world, where everything appears virtual and fleeting, marble reminds us of our earthly essence and our connection to history and nature. And as architecture and design evolve, marble remains immutable and immortal, a testimony to our continuous desire for transcendence through the intrinsic beauty of the stone that encapsulates the soul of humanity.

Event languages: English

How to participate: Public Free Event

Education credits: No

Speakers

Speaker - Aquilialberg Architects (Svizzera)
Aquilialberg Architects (Svizzera)
Speaker - Bureau (Svizzera)
Bureau (Svizzera)
Speaker - Nenmar (UK)
Nenmar (UK)
Speaker - THDP Studio (UK)
THDP Studio (UK)