ÈLÀ
Year
2025
Scope
Interior Design & Rendering
Collaborators
In the rich spiritual tradition of the Yoruba of West Africa, Èlà manifests as the Spirit of Purity. It is a divine entity intrinsically linked to order, unblemished clarity, and primordial wisdom, often considered a direct emanation or messenger of Òrúnmìlà, the revered deity of knowledge, prophecy, and destiny. This spirit embodies the ideal of original clarity and fundamental harmony.
An interior design has been conceived drawing deep inspiration from this figure and its attributes. The design philosophy aims to create environments that enhance the unique strength of singular furnishings and artworks, allowing them to fully emerge from a context of radical simplicity. The intention is for the purity of the surrounding space to become the means by which the essence and soul of the objects are grasped, while a subtle compositional order governs their arrangement. Wonder is thus sought, stimulating a dialogue between a vision of a future civilization and the rediscovered value of elements with a strong ancestral or natural appeal.
Architecturally, the principles of precision and order translate into spaces defined by an almost absolute formal and chromatic purity. Continuous surfaces, predominantly white, and clean volumes generate a studied 'void,' conceived as a neutral canvas indispensable for enhancing the contents. Light, both natural and artificial, assumes an emblematic role: often originating from elevated or seamlessly integrated sources that appear remote, it floods the environments, evoking a sense of superior clarity and spiritual guidance, in perfect harmony with the inspirational concept. This illumination transcends its primary function to become an element that sculpts, defines, and imparts an almost sacred aura to the space.
The interior design is the direct manifestation of this philosophy. Sculptural furniture pieces, often distinguished by natural materials and powerful forms, are strategically placed to create an immediate visual and emotional impact. These 'soul-objects,' bearers of stories and a timeless aesthetic, stand out against the linearity of the architectural shell. Transparent elements, such as glass, are used discreetly and functionally, primarily to ensure lightness and not obstruct the visual flow, contributing to a general sense of immaterial clarity without ever becoming protagonists. The final result is the full appreciation of each individual piece, presented almost as a testament to a significant past, reinterpreted and projected into a future dimension.
The resulting experience is therefore proposed as an immersion in an environment that goes beyond simple aesthetic enjoyment. It is an invitation to contemplate form, material, and the intrinsic meaning of objects, in a context where purity and order generate harmony and a tangible connection with timeless beauty. This entire design journey, from its spiritual conception to its physical manifestation, is named Èlà.
