The city walls of Matrice

New light on the city’s ancient walls

LocationMatrice, Campobasso, Italy
ApplicationPaths and steps
PhotoFabio Di Carlo

Borgo Sant’Antonio has been enriched with a new and atmospheric footpath that follows the historic walls of the city of Matrice, connecting two symbolic places: the Church of Sant’Antonio and the Church of San Silvestro Abate. A stretch of road that was once hidden and abandoned has now been brought back to life thanks to a careful restoration project that has returned the urban landscape to its original beauty.

The wall, built at the beginning of the ninth century, has been enhanced by a lighting system designed to emphasise the texture of the walls and create an eloquent atmosphere in dialogue with the surrounding nature.

The lighting design uses Quilatero recessed fixtures: these can be tilted through up to 20°, offering a flexible and functional solution that illuminates every corner of the path. The ability to adapt the light based on the site’s specific needs ensures a precise result that’s never intrusive, allowing the light to accentuate the materials without disturbing passers-by.

The 3000K temperature selected for the chosen fixtures allows the light to blend in with the natural environment, creating a delicate contrast with the stone and highlighting the textures of the historic walls.

Made of stainless steel, the minimalist Quilatero fixtures are resistant and long-lasting, perfect for a context that requires robust, high-quality solutions.

 

The lighting guides visitors’ steps, creating a visual and temporal continuity, in perfect balance between aesthetic appeal and functionality.

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