For centuries, art has played a crucial role as a political and social engine. Museums and galleries have served as spaces for cultural exchange, and artists as key figures in shaping our understanding of the world.

Yet today, many works displayed in these same institutions often seem more like fleeting spectacle than meaningful creation. We venerate the ephemeral, mistaking it for depth, and in doing so, lose touch with the beauty and complexity of what truly matters, our natural environment.

In a world that celebrates the trivial, Quadro was born from the desire to refocus our attention on what is essential. It invites us to question what we choose to admire, and whether the true masterpiece isn’t nature itself.

Quadro aims to be a space for rethinking the perception we have of art and nature, the value we place on certain things and the importance of preserving and caring for what is truly essential.

Quadro is a space for rethinking the value we assign to objects, art, and nature. The project explores how context shapes perception: when we frame or exhibit something, we alter the way it is seen. A simple object gains significance, authority—even beauty—simply through the act of display.

With this idea in mind, Quadro places large, ornate frames around plants throughout a minimalist hotel space. The contrast highlights each plant as a central artwork, inviting contemplation and elevating its presence.

This gesture challenges us to reflect:
What defines beauty? Why do we value certain things more than others?
And above all, isn’t nature the most essential and precious thing we have?

According to a pseudo-etymology, Apulia may derive from Apluvia, meaning land without rain. This etymology evokes the image of Apulia as an arid region, where the abundant limestone colours the landscape with an ochre hue, revealing the austere and serene beauty of this Adriatic island.

The materiality used throughout the project is inspired precisely by this. Warm, light and serene tones that follow the line of the landscape andhelp to enhance the light.

The dry stone walls that envelop the exteriors, the white wood, the lime cladding and the limestone paving remind us of the history of the lighthouse. Italian travertine marble and Italian walnut woods, natural fabrics as linen and jute and developing sustainable materials such as Sea Stone tiling bring modernity and delicacy. All the lighting details, taps and frames of the project stand out for their aged copper finish. .