"Installed beneath the portico of the Università degli Studi di Milano, approximately twenty thousand cans of Mutti tomato pulp were supported by a steel substructure that allows them to be stacked and gradually removed without compromising their stability."
"Subtle cues of scent, texture, and sound created a sensorial environment referencing the tomato supply chain, emphasizing the immersive experience beyond mere visual appeal."
"The flooring, developed using a Mapei resin made from dried tomato peels recovered from processing waste, reinforces the project's ethos of circularity and sustainability."
"The installation's destination will be someone's kitchen, showing how design can minimize waste by thinking beyond single use and engaging the community in the process."
House of Polpa, created by Carlo Ratti and Mutti, features twenty thousand cans of tomato pulp in a temporary structure at the Università degli Studi di Milano. The installation offers a sensory experience with visual, scent, texture, and sound elements reflecting the tomato supply chain. Circularity is emphasized through flooring made from dried tomato peels, reinforcing themes of production and reuse. Visitors can participate by removing a can, extending the installation's life into future meals, while remaining cans will be donated, showcasing design's potential to minimize waste.
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