Ocean Room

2017 – 2019

"The Ocean Room" is a proposed installation for the city of Matera Italy.  They were awarded Unesco European Cultural Capital for 2019 and this project explores the cities ancient connection with the ocean within their unique sassi (cave) architecture. 

Exterior view of "The Ocean Room" from street level, inside the sassi of Matera, Italy.

Exterior view of "The Ocean Room" from street level, inside the sassi of Matera, Italy.

Interior view of "The Ocean Room" from street level, inside the sassi of Matera, Italy.

Interior view of "The Ocean Room" from street level, inside the sassi of Matera, Italy.

Aerial view of "The Ocean Room" from at night with roof lighting activated. 

Aerial view of "The Ocean Room" from at night with roof lighting activated.