A new home concept where rooms are dynamically and flowingly connected through ADL’s range of interior door systems
Open Projects redefines the concept of home, offering a design where distinct areas are interconnected by dynamic and connective elements that allow inhabitants to experience them in a new way, while enhancing the unified perception of the home itself. Inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s concept of “flowing spaces”, it reinterprets the division of architectural elements into solid and fluid parts. Within this framework, internal partitions and ADL’s opening systems play a pivotal role, harmonising the structural solidity of architecture with interior design systems and items by the Boffi|DePadova Group, of which ADL is an integral part.
When we think of home, it is not the materials or objects that first come to mind, but the emotional space it creates—an environment filled with memories, scents, and passions. This harmonious blend of elements generates a unique and profound sense of well-being. It is this intangible value that inspires Open Projects, an innovative aesthetic vision that combines architecture with interior design.
“Flowing spaces” and “open-plan”
ADL’s connective systems make it possible to rethink the partitions within living spaces and, consequently, the architectural structure itself. While every home should convey a sense of unity, it must be divided into distinct areas to meet specific functional needs, such as light, visibility, acoustics, odour control, and humidity.
Open Projects addresses these seemingly opposing requirements with an advanced system of glass and aluminium walls and closing solutions that replace static, opaque walls with dynamic structures, allowing for optimal functionality while maintaining a visual and spatial connection throughout the home. Mies van der Rohe’s vision of “flowing spaces” is no longer an ideal—it is now a tangible reality.
Solid and liquid architecture
With ADL systems, it is possible to envision the architecture of modern homes by separating the roles of structural (solid) elements from dynamic (liquid) ones, fostering a unified perception of space. The idea is to free the floorplan from opaque service structures, relocating them to the perimeter areas and replacing traditional walls with dynamic structures that connect different parts of the home. These connections can adapt to the changing needs of daily life or evolve over the lifetime of the home.
The single- and double-glazed Mies compartments, along with the extensive range of ADL opening systems, enable the creation of dynamic domestic spaces, harmonising them with both the architecture and interior design systems or items.
Connective energies
Just as musical notes are linked by a melody, in Open Projects, connective energy unites every element, creating infinite aesthetic harmonies. This flow of energy orchestrates and arranges each component, shaping a composition of exceptional beauty.
Sequentiality, Radiality, and Connectivity are inspired by three foundational architectural forms and demonstrate how changes in the flow’s shape transform the overall scene. Each Boffi|De Padova creation harmonises flawlessly with the overall design, becoming an essential and integral part of the whole.
Sequentiality
The connecting energy with a linear progression offers a sense of progressive narration—a sequential visual story that harmonises everyday living spaces.
Radiality
Inspired by the form of a sphere, this connective energy centres around a luminous core that gathers surrounding satellite spaces, akin to a radiant sun.
Connectivity
Complexity achieves harmony through structured forms of connective energy. Relationships between the parts flow freely, unrestrained by simple geometries.
