Stones in the shape of an ellipse as a natural design element
Already existing on the grounds of Naone are various places made of stones that lie in the form of basic geometric shapes, such as the shape of the circle in different sizes or the shape of the trapezoid.
For a new place in the grounds of Naone the shape of an ellipse was chosen and stones were again used to create the ellipse shape.
(Photo : Samuel Koepe)
The stones for the new place, the majority of which are limestone, were taken from the immediate surroundings. Stones, arranged within basic geometric shapes, in connection with the immediate surroundings, offer a natural design feature.
The shape of the ellipse constructed from the number 7
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