Volcano Buono

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Take a look at the picture below. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see it? I see a stadium or a velodrome and I never expect that this would turn out to be a shopping mall.

Designed by the renowned architect, Renzo Piano and nicknamed as Volcano Buono, this magnificent architectural feat sits on the foothill of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano that is best known for its eruption many hundreds year ago that destroyed the city of Pompeii.

This is one piece of architecture that will always be in a constant dialogue with its surrounding.  No volcano, no Buono! >>> Read more.

 

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Photo source: Inhabitat.com

 

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