World Heritage Site: City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHE0135780399
Summary
A theoretical and practical exploration of Marco Frascari's architectural vision for nurturing happiness through bathroom design, exemplified by the Stanza Rossa in Vicenza, Italy. The study reveals a unique integration of memory, imagination, and disciplinary knowledge to propose buildings with therapeutic functions, fostering meaningful human-architectural relationships. Unlike traditional apocalyptic or high-tech utopian futures, Frascari's designs envision spaces that prioritize corporeality and well-being, with bathrooms and kitchens playing central roles in his Dream Tower concept.
Citation
Ridgway, S. (2016). Stanza Rossa. Architectural Projects of Marco Frascari, 75–86. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315567624-6
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