Award 2026 - FoodInSpace - Ammodo Novellara

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The project is conceived to transform the time spent within the space into a perceptual experience, where light, materiality, and spatial rhythm interact harmoniously to create an elegant, timeless atmosphere that promotes well-being. Rather than simply fulfilling functional requirements, the environment engages the senses through an essential and carefully balanced design language.
The project’s identity is shaped through a thoughtful composition in which every element contributes to a coherent narrative. Materiality and light enhance one another, while the relationship between solid and void becomes a fundamental design principle, generating equilibrium, depth, and a spatial experience that continuously evolves.
At the heart of the composition is a large decorative backdrop featuring a perforated geometric pattern, reinterpreting the memory of traditional craftsmanship through a contemporary language. The modular design establishes a visual rhythm that transforms an ordinary wall into a distinctive architectural feature. The continuous interaction between light and surface creates shadows and layers of translucency that change throughout the day, making the perception of the space constantly dynamic.
The furnishings integrate naturally into this narrative through soft volumes, balanced proportions, and a layout designed to promote fluidity, comfort, and visual continuity. The composition avoids formal rigidity by alternating more intimate areas with open perspectives that guide the eye and enhance the perception of depth.
Light is the project’s primary design material. Rather than serving a purely functional purpose, it shapes the space, defines volumes, and highlights the tactile qualities of the surfaces. Backlit walls acquire an almost ethereal presence, evoking natural phenomena such as the reflections of water or the movement of wind across sand. The result is an environment that continuously transforms, where light becomes the silent protagonist of the spatial experience.
The colour palette is based on warm, neutral, and tactile tones, carefully selected to convey calm, balance, and a welcoming atmosphere. Contrast is achieved through the dialogue between matte surfaces, darker accents, and richly textured materials, adding depth without disrupting the overall harmony.
The result is a space where every design decision contributes to building a distinctive and coherent identity. It is an environment that communicates through the quality of light, materiality, and proportion, offering a refined, contemporary sensory experience designed to endure over time.