Interview with the architect: Francesco Librizzi answered Roomble questions

The Italian architect told us about hisinspirers from the past and present, as well as the future of his students. He also shared his idea for one of the iconic projects Francesco Librizzi is considered one of the most inventive architects of his time - not a single one of his projects is complete without an original solution that eliminates ergonomic problems and decorates the space. Moreover, the result of complex engineering calculations and dozens of drawings looks easy and relaxed in the Italian architect, as if it was created by the power of thought alone. How does this happen? It's all about the right foundation! My predecessors, who are now over 80 years old, play a huge role in my work. I was lucky to meet and become friends with some of them. For example, Andrea Branzi, the founder of "radical design", and Enzo Mari, a great master. They seriously influenced my way of thinking and gave me the opportunity to understand the meaning of my work and creativity.Francesco LibrizziAndrea BranziEnzo Mari And also inspiration for my workFrancesco Librizzi draws inspiration from art and believes that an architect should learn from artists in general. He cites the American conceptual artist Lawrence Weiner and the contemporary Swiss artist Ugo Rondenone as examples. I learned a lot from them. They boldly perceive what is happening around them, and then through their works they communicate this to the world and make you think. In Weiner’s case, these are, of course, his famous text installations, such as As far as the eye can see. And Rondenone’s are meaningful neon phrase-sculptures, such as Where do we go from here. All of these are unique monuments to art.Francesco Librizziinstallation by Lawrence Weinersculpture by Ugo Rondinone Francesco Librizzi notnot only constantly learns, but also passes on his experience to the next generation. He teaches interior architecture at the Interior and Home Design Department of the Domus Academy and at the Faculty of Architecture in Genoa. As a teacher, the architect focuses the students' attention on the shape that their future and the future of architecture can take, teaches them to cope with the circumstances that may arise in the process of becoming professionals. If the environment in which you work, the people you interact with, the light that falls on you do not allow you to sit down and think calmly, then your work has no future. But if you yourself fill your life with communication with people and know what the environment around you should be, everything immediately changes. Francesco is known as one of the 11 authors,who took part in the exhibition "Rooms. New Philosophy of Housing" at the XXI International Exhibition in Milan Design After Design. In general, he has enough world-famous projects that have won many prestigious awards. One of these projects called Casa G and its main element - - we decided to discuss. My client purchased an unusual house with an exit to the terrace, which was located about ten meters above the main room. As a result, an empty and non-functional space was formed. And so, in order to avoid imbalance, I created this staircase, which was supposed to balance the living area below and the terrace above, to become an architectural transition between them.Francesco Librizzi, Casa G projectFrancesco Librizzi, Casa G projectFrancesco Librizzi, Casa G Italian projectThe architect creates dream homes for others, but he hasn’t built his own dream yet. But he knows exactly where it is. In his interviews, including a conversation with us, he mentioned a trip to Beirut that filled him with inspiration and gave him food for thought. There I saw one of the most beautiful houses I’ve ever seen. It belonged to my friend, a famous designer. When I complimented her, she said, “This house is beautiful because I have time to live in it.” And I thought even more about the value of a house in a person’s life and the value of a person in the life of a house.Francesco Librizzi, Casa AC projectFrancesco Librizzi, project D1Francesco Librizzi, NOI/US exhibition projectThe interview was taken after Francesco Librizzi’s master class, which took place as part of the i Saloni WorldWide Moscow 2016 exhibition, which was held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center from October 12 to 15.