Santorini Consilia: Pedestal of Architecture and Light of Knowledge

Santorini Consilia (Latin for "Council of Santorini" or "Consensus of Santorini and Ideas" ) is an entirely handcrafted artistic display case/bookcase that transcends its traditional storage function, standing as a vertical sculpture and a spatial pedestal of knowledge . The name emphasizes the design's monolithic feel, inspired by the primitive, chalky architecture of the Greek islands, and the intellectual weight of the objects housed within (the council representing knowledge).

Form and Architecture: Vertical Monolithism

The power of the design derives from the seamless, vertical flow of the Brutalist massing and the perfect proportions of each bay.

• Monumental Vertical Horizon: With its height of $210\text{cm}$ , Santorini Consilia creates an unwavering vertical focal point in the space. $\text{122 cm}$ wide and Its $\text{45 cm}$ depth provides an impressive volume and allows the piece to be perceived as an architectural wall .

• Compact Geometry: The design consists of a rhythmic repetition of open and closed sections , separated by simple, bold frames . This geometric arrangement gives the display both stability and visual balance .

• Niche and Pedestal Aesthetics: Each compartment serves as a curated stage that glorifies the books or works of art it houses, much like the niches used for statues in Ancient Greek architecture.

Material and Craft: The Tranquility of Lightweight Stone

Santorini Consilia is custom-made using lightened stone , using special techniques and hand-finishing . This reflects the philosophical duality of the material and the singularity of the craftsmanship.

• Illusion of Mass: The lightened stone material makes the object appear like a heavy, grounded architectural block , while offering a more flexible and portable structure in practice. This embodies the material philosophy of visual weight versus physical lightness .

• Signature of Craftsmanship: Entirely handcrafted and custom-made using specialized techniques , the display case's surface is given an individual texture and artistic finish , free from mass production. The matte, neutral tones gently absorb light, creating a profound sense of tranquility that evokes the sun-drenched structures of the Greek islands .

Spatial Impact: A Cultural Repository

Santorini Consilia is more than just a piece; it functions as a personal cultural repository . Along with the objects placed within, it conveys a sense of wisdom, aesthetics, and solidity to the space. Its vertical and powerful presence instantly transforms a room into a gallery-like space .

Design Details

• Name: Santorini Consilia

• Type: Handmade Artistic Display Cabinet / Bookcase

• Material: Lightweight Stone (Custom Production with Special Techniques)

• Dimensions: $\text{Length}(L):122\text{cm}\times \text{Depth}(D):45\text{cm}\times \text{Yu height}(H):210\text{cm}$

• Aesthetics: Monolithic, Brutalist-Minimalist.