"ECÒL" | TerraViva Visiting Professors | "The Urban Sponge IV"

WORK:

ECÒL is an architecture office and research platform based in Italy. We develop unconventional strategies and aesthetics as a way to address contemporary issues and needs. Our work is the result of the observation and study of each project’s specific context. We are led by the desire to create exciting and interactive domains of expression.

THINKING: We believe in a generous approach to design, which translates into the will to maximize all project’s intrinsic potential, regardless of budget. We are constantly fascinated by culture and people, always looking for a new iconography rich of symbolism and meaning. We use geometry as a tool to intuitively address human reactions and trigger spontaneous social engagement. ECÒL’s work extends from International competitions to public space interventions at the smaller scale. In 2017 and 2018 the team has been awarded for projects on public space in Italy and Europe.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY: Our work explores many scales, from public space to private renovations to graphic design, from local interventions to international competitions. Call us if you’re interested in working with us, establish a collaboration, or simply to get in touch. At ECÒL we do: Architecture / Urbanism / Graphic, Web and Brand design / Art Direction / Social issues / Research collaborations / Refurbishing houses / Art Installations / Books

TEAM: Our team has no rigid borders and it’s always transforming. It is composed of architects, designers, web developer and by all the people that constantly support our our work and research. ECÒL has been funded by Emanuele Barili, Cosimo Balestri, Olivia Gori and Lorenzo Perri.

More info at: https://ecol.studio/work

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