
Ferry Tales
Europan Austria Competition 2023 – Special mention
with Angela Lulati
As designers, we pondered various ways to connect territories through large-scale infrastructural interventions, but ultimately, we hesitated to endorse any environmental violation. Instead, we firmly believe that spatial coherence can be achieved by embracing visual continuity through interventions that minimally impact new space or damage existing areas. By preserving Lochau’s natural beauty and heritage, we can create a sustainable and harmonious bond between its diverse elements, fostering a future that celebrates both connection and preservation. Throughout the project, we sought to enrich experiences of sports, culture, history, and leisure while preserving and respecting the existing built and natural environment.

Treating our surroundings with care and compassion is a crucial aspect of architectural practice and should constitute the starting point of any intended design. Prioritising a sensitive approach is something that we were truly excited about since it is unfortunately often forgotten in established practices.

We pondered various ways to connect territories through large-scale infrastructural interventions, but ultimately, we hesitated to endorse any environmental violation. Instead, we tried to achieve spatial coherence by embracing visual continuity through interventions that minimally impact new space or damage existing areas.