Spherical Retreat

Set within the heart of the Italian countryside, this spherical retreat appears like a gentle whisper from the future; one that honors the earth.

Conceptual Approach

Formed entirely from recycled metal, its warm, weathered surface captures the golden light of the Tuscan sun, blending seamlessly into the rocky, olive-dotted landscape. More than a structure, it is conceived as a soul with a shell.

The retreat is the outcome of an ongoing exploration into how artificial intelligence can assist architects and designers in transforming inner visions into tangible form. Emerging from a series of experimental processes, the design seeks to bridge imagination with spatial reality.

The concept originated from a visual intuition: a self-contained world, hidden in nature, circular like a cocoon, simultaneously grounded and futuristic. Gradually refined, this vision took shape as a metallic pod reflecting the warm tones of the earth and resting quietly within the Italian countryside.

Imagined as a compact living space, the retreat employs recycled metal and features circular openings that echo its soft geometry while framing views of olive trees and distant hills. Sustainable, poetic, and minimal, it offers a place for retreat, reflection, and reconnection. In its making, design converges with storytelling and intuition, suggesting new ways of thinking beyond traditional rendering.

Prompts & Software

Imagine prompt : a super futuristic and cozy spherical house covered in metal with gradient colour shades, located in the countryside of Italy. The house has two circular windows with bold black frames. The surrounding landscape is filled with herbs, stones, and natural elements under a sunny daylight. The pathway leading to the house is small, blending naturally with the environment. The overall design is avant-garde, creative, and unique, with a focus on natural harmony and a blend of modern architecture –ar 3:4 –s 750 –v6.1.

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