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The Stone Flower

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The Stone Flower

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    1. Border-crossing hike to Monte Generoso Stone Flower from Baita di Orimento

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    Summit hike through horse meadows to panoramic views of Lakes Lugano and Como from Botta's striking stone flower.
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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    December 25, 2022

    New tourist structure designed by architect Mario Botta, located where previously there was an ancient hotel from the early 1900s.
    The orographic situation constitutes a small strip of flat land that overlooks the precipice of the northern side of the mountain, characterized by a large rock that descends towards the valley for approximately 3/400 metres. This particular condition suggested an octagonal building with individual "petals" enclosing a central space.
    The result is a powerful and geometric building that dialogues, by contrast, with the organic flow of the surrounding landscape.

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      imposing structure, very beautiful but with a futuristic design that somewhat spoils the mountain landscape, it is a restaurant bar with also rooms for events and conferences

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        October 3, 2022

        Remarkable rather disfiguring architectural work.

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          Location: Centro Valle Intelvi, Como, Lombardy, Italy

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