"Light creates atmosphere!" says Matteo Thun
The well-known star architect and designer from Bolzano Matteo Thun speaks in an interview with skapetze® about the importance of light in the home, talks about the latest building projects in Bavaria and reveals why the "patient becomes a guest" in these projects.
Interview with Matteo Thun
skapetze®: "The current global situation has been tense for years now following corona and the war in Ukraine: Does this also make you fear a possible backwardness in the realization of large design objects and the willingness to realize them? Bavaria's Minister President Söder recently rejected the Munich Concert Hall for the above reasons."
Matteo Thun: "It certainly depends on the projects. We have the most interesting construction projects in Bavaria - on Lake Chiemsee, Lake Starnberg and Lake Tegernsee. Physical and mental health are at the forefront of all these healthcare projects. Fasting, simple, healthy nutrition and self-discovery are the focus here: the patient becomes the guest."
skapetze®: "skapetze® pursued with the private label s.luce the strategy, e.g. with linear glass light series such as the s.luce Sphere, s.luce Fairy or s.luce Progress for different types of luminaires (floor/table/wall luminaires) and use them modularly and flexibly. May we ask you for your opinion on the models in the series?"
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Matteo Thun: "Wonderful! classic, simple and adaptable."
skapetze®: "How do you use light in your private living space? What is particularly important to you here?"
Matteo Thun: "I prefer daylight, indirect light and preferably candlelight."
skapetze®: "What does the everyday life of a famous architect look like? A constant jet-set life between Milan, Munich and the major cities of Europe or something a little quieter?"
Matteo Thun: "On average, I spend three weeks in our office in Milan and work with the architecture, interior and design teams - then one week in the Munich office. For business reasons, I prefer to travel from both locations, if possible reading on the train. On site, however, I prefer to walk. I like the simplicity of getting around."
skapetze®: "What future projects do you currently have in mind? What are your personal goals for 2022?"
Matteo Thun: "In terms of light, we are working with Panzeri on a lighting collection dedicated to the Venetian lagoon with flexible elements. A mixture of traditionally worked glass and technological innovation.
My personal goal? The next Engadine ski marathon!"
skapetze®: "Our final question: What do you use as a retreat that gives you the opportunity to muster the necessary creativity for your current projects? Do you have a secret recipe?"
Matteo Thun: "Walks and hikes in nature."
skapetze®: "Thank you for the interview!"