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rights reserved 2003-2010 Wooden Architecture Design by Thomas Allocca architectural/interior designer and journalist with special interest of research for medieval and norwegian wooden architecture . background music © 2001 soundtrack from The Lord of the Rings, Concerning Hobbits  |
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medieval research
past and present must dance together
details make the difference
not sismple works but stories to tell
the golden proportion |
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Thomas Allocca, Italian architectural designer and journalist, transcends his design theory and writing philosophy through his research of medieval and Norwegian wooden architecture and captures in his works, both past and present, captivating us as if through music. "Architecture" he says "is to make possible that Past and Present can dance together, and I believe that best way to do it and I prefer to do it, is through the expression of wood's music”. His works, so, are not just simple designs, they are the philosophy concepts of amazing ancient minds and souls of the Middle Ages, as well as, Norwegian wooden architecture, whose ancient techniques are then transformed by Thomas into modern highly-refined designs. He considers the starting point of every project, whether it be a chair or a complete home design project, keeping always in mind ancient techniques, the bringing together of shapes of woods without compromising the integrity of the aesthetic beauty and performance of the object. He references ancient archetypes, dry-joint systems and extreme attention to details and the use of all natural materials, remaining actively present to the attention of every detail from the commencement of the drawing to the creation of the finished product, never leaving the work solely to the joiners or builders. His master philosophy is to be sure that the details that make the difference are correctly implemented on every one of his design works. Whether it be a chair or a table, a rural house or a luxury apartment, a client on a budget or nobility seeking grandeur, the philosophy and care given to everyone bares no difference. All designs tell a story and describe the character for which the poetic magic and archetypes are created for. Thomas' caress and understanding of his clients needs have come to develop a cherished trust that lives on in his works even after his work is completed. Simplicity of the modern design which stem from ancient stories, and the research on the Golden Proportion, all incorporate an attractive beauty of geometries making Thomas' works original timepieces. photos © Thomas Allocca, Fortidsminneforeningen, Jorn Olav Loset |
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