CAMPOSAZ 49:49 La Svolta - Wooden Self-Build Workshop , Castelvetro di Modena / Italien

 

In the heart of the Modena hills, surrounded by fruit trees and open landscapes, La Svolta Farm is going to host a self-build workshop focused on the realization of a pergola, designed as a resting point for walkers, cyclists, and visitors.

The construction site is located in a strategic area of the property, at the edge of a natural biolake and next to a scenic trail that leads to a nearby monastery. The structure, conceived to offer shelter and relaxation, should be integrated into the hilly landscape, in dialogue with nature and the agricultural identity of the site.

Throughout the workshop, participants will design and build a pergola, prepared to support climbing plants and adaptable to the sloping terrain. A key aspect of the project will be the development of a ground anchoring system suitable for the local clay soil, aiming to ensure stability, reversibility, and environmental sensitivity. The project also includes the design of integrated seating and resting elements, offering a place to pause briefly or spend time enjoying the quiet of the orchard, near the pond. The process will follow a hands-on, sustainable approach, with a particular focus on lightweight, temporary architecture.

La Svolta Farm, known for its production of jams, juices, and honey, provides the setting for this experience that blends design, collective construction, and immersion in nature. An opportunity to enhance the rural landscape through manual work, creativity, and care for the territory.

 

Camposaz is a 1:1 scale design and wooden self-build workshop focused on creating architectural objects that engage with the landscape and its inhabitants.

The call is open to 12 participants from diverse backgrounds and professional experiences, who will be selected and guided by the Camposaz team throughout the ten-day design and construction process.

The aim is to form a temporary group capable of integrating creative and practical processes to produce a cohesive work. During the workshop, participants will create wooden structures inspired by themes provided by the organizers and the local community, while developing an environmentally-conscious, hands-on, and context-sensitive approach.

 

The workshop is for free.

To participate we will only ask you to join Camposaz association: the membership has a cost of 15€, which must be paid online before the workshop and it's valid for the current year, which will provide insurance coverage for the entire duration of the workshop.

During the workshop we will sleep in tents close to the construction site. So, make sure to bring your tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. If you don't have camping equipment, there's the possibility to sleep in a gym nearby with temporary beds, too. Main meals will be provided by the host.

 

Applicants will be selected based on a short motivational letter (max 150 words) and a project that reflects their architectural approach (max 1-2 A4 pages).

 

Interested candidates must complete the form by 14th AUGUST 2025:

 

mail _ modena@camposaz.com

IG _ @camposaz_ws

web _ www.camposaz.com