CONCENTRICO X ROMANIAN DESIGN WEEK

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Concentrico Square is a small yet evocative urban design piece that reimagines how people interact with space, memory, and each other. Rooted in the belief that urban environments should foster connection and sensory engagement, this project transforms a modest footprint into a vibrant communal hub. Through its concentric design, it invites exploration, dialogue, and reflection, creating layers of meaning that resonate with the city’s history and the lives of its inhabitants.

This space is not just a functional structure but a vessel of human experience—one that encourages touch, movement, and interaction while evoking the past and inspiring new stories. Concentrico Square aspires to embody the philosophy of urban design as a sensory and emotional journey, drawing inspiration from the poetic and philosophical undertones of Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. In the sections to follow, I will delve deeper into the conceptual foundation of the project, exploring its connection to Calvino’s work and its dedication to crafting a space where memory, accessibility, human connection, and sensory richness converge.