For an architect, The Wall is integral in creating and defining the spaces we design. The details that go into its creation are often more important in physicality than symbolism. 

There are no negative or positive connotations with this element in architecture. It is simply one piece of a larger puzzle. In its most basic equation: 

walls + ceiling + roof = house

History has shown us that this equation is much more simple, yet loaded with meaning:

wall = separation

These examples are seen in China, Berlin, and the border between Mexico and the United States, amongst others. With a variety of reasons for their purpose, the commanility is to separate. 

The most effective way to secure this separation is height and material. The taller it is, the more daunting it becomes. The more durable the material of the wall - the more intimidating. Would we be less threatened if those materials and heights changed to something more familiar? 

The initiator is the most threatened which is why we have these barriers of separation hence leading to my approach of The Wall. The most striking aspects of the research I did is our current renaissance of these barricades: the Mexico-USA barrier.  

Specific items have been fixed to scaffolding - a necessity when building any vertical structure. These items - composed of plastic pool floaties - have significant meaning to the initiator. Here they have been put on display in a massive and obtrusive manner to reflect the intiator’s impact on this new era. 

Canale delle Moline Inauguration Luncheon

Piazza del Nettuno Most Important Meal of the Day

Piazza Santo Stefano Most Beautiful Piece of Chocolate Cake

Torre Asinelli I’m Rich!