描述
In 2023, Unicoop Firenze celebrates its 50-year history with an exhibition -event at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. Area-17 designs the multifunctional space centered around the exhibit "50 years of Unicoop Firenze: A Story of People" curated by Giulio Iacchetti, which retraces the evolution of the Tuscan cooperative from its origins to the present day.
A sequence of environments unfolds within the vast halls of the decommissioned station, interpreting the different aspects of the cooperative: from its commercial side to its social and institutional roles. Scenic architectural backdrops frame the content, while sharply defined material surfaces organize spaces and functions.
The symbolic thread connecting the environments is manifested in a continuous line of suspended lighting, guiding visitors through the entire industrial archaeology site. The dining area, set up as a "vineyard dinner" in the Chianti region, serves as the visual focal point of the exhibition and the place where visitors can conclude their journey while reconnecting with the Tuscan territory.