Embedded Democracy
Solare III.V. proposes to modify the obelisk in a contemporary manner that is both relevant and representative of today’s society. The proposition intends to lower the obelisk from its commanding height and embed it horizontally within a series of structural glass walls. In this position, the obelisk adopts a nuance of democracy as it seems to hover among the pedestrians of the Piazza, being open to scrutiny and exploration. This transformation allows the obelisk to evolve, allowing us to participate in its history rather than observe it as an untouchable relic from the past.
