
For a new ecology of living
Ada Bursi’s legacy is transformed into an exam project of the two-year Interior Design specialist program at IED Turin, unfolding a narrative on contemporary living, between ecology, spatial flexibility, and social awareness.
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The sound emitted is the note “la”, in this way the stool comes to life and becomes “speaking”. Its user is therefore aware of the materiality of the object, as if it were a living being. The sound element in this bench is an old metallic lamiré, which emits the note “la” used to tune instruments into philharmonic bands. This bellows shape refers not only to the choreography performed by the user by the act of sitting down, but also to its close association with different sound objects such as the concertina of plastic hammers used in the traditional festivals of São João a Porto.














- Title:
- Xia
- Design:
- Soraia Gomes Teixeira
- Completion:
- 2018
- Photo:
- João Azevedo
- Collaboration:
- Burel Mountain Originals
- Materials:
- Ash wood and burel textile.

Time Space Existence: the Future of Architecture In Venice
Until November 23, 2025, Venice is the global hub for architectural discussion with "Time Space Existence." This biennial exhibition, spearheaded by the European Cultural Centre, features projects from 52 countries, all focused on "Repairing, Regenerating, and Reusing" for a more sustainable future.
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