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between light and shade, TRANSPARENCy and reflection
thoughtful use of concrete construction techno-
logy.
Large expanses of extra-clear toughe-
ned glass 3 (1.35 m × 1.35 m and 1.35 m 1.80 m
rectangles − 12 mm thick) form the object’s motif.
They are encased in a cage of 12 mm × 12 mm
section high-strength stainless steel bars 4, by
means of neoprene blocks 5 at their four corners
with silicone sealant joints 6. Use of the latter is
questionable (as these are not yet recyclable) but
there is still no substitute available that is able to
guarantee structural stability that is verifiable
by means of sophisticated calculation software.
Light and shade induce transparency and
reflection. They lie at the core of my work and I
am constantly exploring both their practical and
theoretical aspects.
With historical benchmarks and figures as
evidence, in this work, I engage in the perilous
exercise of linking my projects to both theoreti-
cal and scientific concepts, abstract reflections of
work that is among the most tangible, inspired
by the patron’s grand vision and the genius loci
(spirit of the place).
3 These materials are described below, in the body of the text.
4 Ibid.
5 Ibid.
6 Ibid.
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