The Leaves, designed by Davide Macullo Architects, is located in Vlore, Albania, and serves as an organic extension of the natural environment. Its two interlocking volumes rotate to create reflective surfaces, harmonizing with the Mediterranean light. The building features a geometric facade with planters that allow greenery to thrive. The design prioritizes sustainability without technological interventions, emphasizing a philosophy of coexistence with the site’s geological contours. By leveraging natural light and climate conditions, The Leaves embraces a beauty that fluctuates with the seasons.
Structured in two interlocking volumes, The Leaves rotates to offer reflective surfaces for Mediterranean light, with a facade of geometric planters to integrate greenery.
The architecture references natural forces shaping the land, emphasizing harmony with its setting, while the facade's projections echo treetops and provide seasonal sun protection.
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