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2023–1994


Body of work of the architect Antonino Cardillo organised into thematic chapters and sorted by date in reverse order with topics. The dates of each project indicate the day of production of the images. The design and possible completion of the construction are therefore previous







Threshold of twilight


2023–2021


Series of projects on architecture as an interpretation, exploring the liminal spaces between light and darkness. These projects capture the fleeting moments when day transitions into night, evoking a sense of mystery that blurs the boundaries of reality





Elogio del Grigio

Elogio del Grigio

Castiglione delle Stiviere, 12 October 2023

Villa near to Lake Garda




Memories for Cruising

Memories for Cruising

Parma, 26 May 2021

Apartment near the train station




Mammacaura

Mammacaura

Marsala, 16 May 2021

Saline Ettore e Infersa wharf for the Motya island








Evocation


2016–2018


Series of projects on architecture as a sacred dimension, conjuring memories, emotions and cultural references. These projects draw inspiration from music and cinema, resonating with nostalgia, symbolism and a connection with the depths of the human psyche




Off Club

Off Club (Anima)

Rome, 21 June 2018

Off Club restaurant/bar at 64 Casal Bertone




Specus Corallii

Specus Corallii

Trapani, 27 August 2016

Oratory of the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo








Ancestral images


2015–2013


Series of projects on architecture as a representation of archetypes, investigating colour as a narrative of the primordial. These projects weave hues and textures into spatial compositions that refer to ancient rituals, mythologies and collective memory




Colour as a Narrative

Colour as a Narrative

London, 26 April 2015

Illuminum Fragrance gallery at 41 Dover Street




Crepuscular Green

Crepuscular Green

Rome, 29 April 2014

Mondrian Suite art gallery at 41 Piceni




House of Dust

House of Dust

Rome, 16 April 2013

Apartment in Ludovisi ward








Wallpaper


2011–2009


Series of projects on architecture as an insertion, challenging conventional notions of surface and ornament. These projects where the walls become protagonists treat the surfaces as paintings, blurring the line between architecture and art




Postmodern Cafe

Postmodern Cafe

London, 6 September 2011

LDF dedicated entrance to the Victoria & Albert Museum




The Inexact Quality

The Inexact Quality

Takarazuka, 19 February 2011

House on two levels overlooking the Osaka bay




Akin to a Cinema Set

Akin to a Cinema Set

Milan, 15 April 2010

Sergio Rossi store at 17 Ponte Vetero




House for Wallpaper

House for Wallpaper*

Berlin, 6 April 2009

House for the Wallpaper* architects directory at the Neues Museum








Remote places


2011–2002


Series of projects on architecture as concealed or simulated reality, expanding the boundaries of the imagination. These projects defy gravity, logic and context, inviting us to question our perception of space and place




Purple House

Purple House

Pembrokeshire, 1 June 2011

Dwelling on three levels in Pembrokeshire




House of Twelve

House of Twelve

Melbourne, 1 May 2009

Dwelling on three levels in the suburb of Kew




Concrete Moon House

Concrete Moon House

Melbourne, 1 November 2008

Dwelling on three levels in the suburb of Kew




Max's House in a Small Lake

Max’s House in a Small Lake

Nimes, 1 July 2008

Dwelling on two levels in the countryside




House of Convexities

House of Convexities

Barcelona, 1 March 2008

Dwelling on two levels in the countryside




Vaulted House

Vaulted House

Parma, 1 January 2008

Dwelling on two levels in Felino’s countryside




Ellipse 1501 House

Ellipse 1501 House

Rome, 25 March 2007

Dwelling on two levels in the countryside