Orbis

ORBIS

Orbis is an interactive installation inspired by restorative circles, it’s a place of gathering and meditation for the community of Boisbuchet. Placed in the garden of Domaine de Boisbuchet’s library, it is made entirely with wood from fallen trees found in the forest of Boisbuchet and reclaimed rope from previous workshops within the Domaine.

Nuveau Grand Tour

Place revitalization

Journey

Residency project for young European talents that takes place in Italy and France with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture.

Placed in the garden of Boisbuchet ‘s library, the goal is to encourage its use for it to become a vibrant hub for communal interaction.

The installation has been constructed in the well equipped workshops of Domaine de Boisbuchet, this short video gives a glimpse into this process.

Inspiration

Inspired by restorative circles, rooted in indigenous traditions, Orbis is the designer’s reimagining of this practice.

Circularity

It is made entirely with wood from fallen trees found in the forest of Boisbuchet and reclaimed rope from previous workshops within the Domaine.

Interactivity

Sessions (activities) can take place at the installation, offering participants the opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper level and work as a team.

Making Process

Sessions

Presentation

Sessions can be performed at the installation both individually or in groups. The sessions provide an opportuniy for participants to get to know each other on a deeper level and work as a team. During her residency Federica led different sessions with the local community of Boisbuchet with people of different ages and backgrounds.

On 21 May 2024 the final presentation of the Nuovo Grand Tour project was held at the Italian Embassy in Paris. During the event the catalogue was presented for the first time as well as a video of all of the residency projects.