Illuminating Ancient Roman History

BUILDING AS TERRACES  The design conceives the building as a set of landscape terraces, a language typical of excavations and coastal Campania, creating an opportunity to discreetly conceal the program and prioritize the archeology.

EXPLORING BURIED TOWN  Visitors are brought on a journey of exploring the ancient town underground, similar to the first archeologists who discovered artifacts buried in the volcanic tufa.

GARDEN VERNACULAR  Landscapes and gardens are emphasized through simple architecture including garden terrace stone walls, garden roofs, deep recessed openings and a lightweight garden arbor over the main stair.