Dp002 - series: Genova / model: Doria/2 [SOLD]

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Scale reproduction of a medieval three mullioned window, pencil drawn on paper and partially build with natural stone and other materials. 

THE PIECE IN DETAIL: 

In the 14th century, the characteristic black and white bands on the facades were the prerogative of few rich families, whose sumptuous palaces can still be admired in the old part of the city. Over the course of time, subsequent interventions left their mark, altering in most cases the appearance of the original buildings. This model reconstructs a small three-part window (trifora) crowned by a pointed arch with polygonal voussoirs that connect with the two-color bands of the façade.


The materials used are: Carrara marble and Ligurian slate for the façade wall, Volterra alabaster for the capitals and internal arches, Sculpey polymer clay for the shaft of the columns, terracotta bricks for the tympanum, cement, vinyl glue. All the elements are worked with manual or mechanical tools without the use of molds, which makes it a unique piece that will hardly be replicated with identical characteristics.




The object is already framed and equipped with a bracket to hang it on the wall. It is particularly suitable for decorating a living room or a study / office.


Size: 6,8 x 9,8 x 1 cm (2,7 x 3,5 x 0,4 in)
Frame size: 17 x 22 x 3 cm (6,7 x 8,7 x 1,2 in)









Dp003 - series: Genova / model: Sant'Andrea

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Scale model of a medieval door with a gothic tympanum and studded shutters, made with natural stone, iron and other materials.

THE PIECE IN DETAIL:

Construction inspired by one of the rear doorways of the so-called Porta Soprana of Genoa (or Porta di Sant'Andrea), built in the 12th century and restored between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gate is part of the city walls built by the Genoese to face a possible siege by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, which finally didn't take place partly thanks to this great constructive effort, which lasted only a few years (months, according to some scholars).



It is said that, once their defensive function was lost, the towers were used as prisons, as well as the nearby convent, and in one of them the guillotine was placed during the French Revolution. So, not everyone who entered through that door came out on their own feet...



The materials used are: gray marble for the wall, Ligurian slate for the street paving, metal sheet, wire and pin heads for the door, cement, vinyl glue. All the elements that make up the piece are worked with manual or mechanical means without the use of molds, which makes it a unique work that will hardly be replicated with identical characteristics.



The iron-colored frame is equipped with a support to hang it on any wall indoors. It is particularly suitable for decorating a living room or a study / office.




Size: 7 x 11.5 x 3.5 cm  (2,7 x 4,5 x 1,4 in)
Frame size: 15.6 x 20.6 x 5 cm (6,1 x 7,9 x 2 in)

A set of photos taken during the construction process.






Dp001 - series: Genova / model: Doria [SOLD]

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Here is the very first piece for sale on Etsy by the Domus project.
It's a scale reproduction of a three mullioned window, similar to the windows built for the corner room of the 1st floor (see here and here). 

THE PIECE IN DETAIL: 

In the 14th century, the characteristic black and white bands on the facades were the prerogative of few rich families, whose sumptuous palaces can still be admired in the old part of the city. Over the course of time, subsequent interventions left their mark, altering in most cases the appearance of the original buildings. This model reconstructs a small three-part window (trifora) crowned by a pointed arch with polygonal voussoirs that connect with the two-color bands of the façade.


The materials used are: Carrara marble and Ligurian slate for the façade wall, Volterra alabaster for the capitals and internal arches, Sculpey polymer clay for the shaft of the columns, terracotta bricks for the tympanum, cement, vinyl glue. All the elements are worked with manual or mechanical tools without the use of molds, which makes it a unique piece that will hardly be replicated with identical characteristics.



The object is already framed and equipped with a bracket to hang it on the wall. It is particularly suitable for decorating a living room or a study / office.


Size: 6,5 x 10 x 1 cm (2,5 x 3,9 x 0,4 in)
Frame size: 17,3 x 22,2 x 4 cm (6,8 x 8,7 x 1,6 in)

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