Témenos embodied Sofia’s interest in resonating landscapes and resonating spaces. Nested inside the soaring Renaissance chapel, the installation of white translucent fabric extended down from the vaulted ceiling to create an iconic and alluring new interior space. The juxtaposition between the ancient church and the ethereal timeless intervention, captivated the eye and drew the visitor closer.

Once inside, the space defied its compact floor plan, dissolving into a perception of the boundless and infinite. Témenos cultivated an unexpected Ganzfeld effect – where a field of uniform illuminated color amplified the senses, promoting heightened perception, empathy, and relaxation.

Témenos, a Greek word referring to a portion of the sky or a sacred enclosure, strove to achieve just that – a pause in the city, a place for every human to draw closer to the highest degree of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through introspection, art, and song.

After passing through a wall of fabric, a single visitor would encounter Sofia and her guitarist. Each guest would take a seat on the opposite side of the small, light-soaked room to experience their private concert for one. As the music and light washed over them, the visitor moved from space to sky – a single voice the tether between heaven and earth.

Photography: Alberto Canepa

Video: Plane-Site

Special thanks to Riccardo Blumer

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