Museum of Lost Species

The studio assignment deals with a seafront in Reggio di Calabria, in the very south of Italy. The project is a visionary study addressing the development of a densely urbanized area. It works with the idea of a museum of lost species - a memorial to the mute victims of human development. And how else to honour them other than by ensuring that other species do not become extinct, at least in Reggio? The project connects the sea with the mountains, works with migration and biodiversity, and introduces nature-friendly revitalization processes. It creates a dignified environment for them. It works with energy sustainability as well as new innovative processes of naturalization of urbanized areas.