{"id":86385,"date":"2026-04-09T13:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/?p=86385"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:21:07","slug":"ascale-celebrates-catharsiss-silver-award-at-the-2026-italy-international-design-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/en\/ascale-celebrates-catharsiss-silver-award-at-the-2026-italy-international-design-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Ascale celebrates Catharsis\u2019s Silver Award at the 2026 Italy International Design Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ascale.es\/en\">Ascale<\/a>, we are celebrating a significant accolade on the international design scene: \u2018Catharsis\u2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/simonagarufi.com\/\">Simona Garufi<\/a>\u2019s proposal for Marbella Design &amp; Art 2023 \u2013 in which we participated \u2013 has been awarded the <strong>Silver Award in the Architectural Design<\/strong> category at the Italy International Design Awards (IIDA).<\/p>\n<p>This award recognises an installation that stood out for its ability to transform space into a sensory and participatory experience, exploring new forms of interaction between the user and architecture.<\/p>\n<h2>An immersive experience inspired by post-dramatic theatre<\/h2>\n<p>Inspired by <em>post-dramatic<\/em> theatre, <em>Catharsis<\/em> was conceived as an immersive environment in which visitors ceased to be passive observers and became an active part of the space.<\/p>\n<p>The project created an immersive experience through the interaction of <strong>video art, sound and dynamic lighting<\/strong>, the latter controlled by home automation systems. This combination generated a constantly evolving sensory narrative, where each stimulus helped to redefine the perception of the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The result was a space capable of connecting with the viewer on an emotional level, inviting them to experience the architecture from a completely different perspective.<\/p>\n<h2>International recognition for contemporary design<\/h2>\n<p>On 25 March, Simona Garufi officially received this award, cementing <em>Catharsis\u2019s<\/em> international standing following its presentation at Marbella Design &amp; Art.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Italy International Design Awards<\/em> recognise projects that stand out for their innovation, creativity and excellence across various design disciplines, establishing Catharsis as a benchmark in contemporary architectural design.<\/p>\n<h2>Get involved in projects that redefine space<\/h2>\n<p>For Ascale, being part of initiatives such as <em>Catharsis<\/em> means continuing to promote a vision of design where materials, technology and creativity come together to create unique experiences.<\/p>\n<p>We believe in an approach that goes beyond the functional to explore the potential of space as a medium for expression, emotion and interaction. Projects such as this reflect our commitment to innovation and collaboration on initiatives that set trends within the sector.<\/p>\n<h2>Design, emotion and innovation<\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Catharsis<\/em> award not only recognises a specific installation, but also a way of understanding architecture as an open discipline, capable of engaging with other art forms and creating memorable experiences.<\/p>\n<p>In a context where the boundaries between design, art and technology are becoming increasingly blurred, continuing to be involved in this type of project represents, for Ascale, a clear commitment to the future of space.<\/p>\n<h2>Find out more about the project<\/h2>\n<p>You can find out more about Catharsis on Simona Garufi\u2019s website:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simonagarufi.com\/portfolio-item\/catharsis\/\">https:\/\/simonagarufi.com\/portfolio-item\/catharsis\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Ascale, we are celebrating a significant accolade on the international design scene: \u2018Catharsis\u2019, Simona Garufi\u2019s proposal for Marbella Design &amp; Art 2023 \u2013 in which we participated \u2013 has been awarded the Silver Award in the Architectural Design category at the Italy International Design Awards (IIDA). 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