Notes of Happiness

Drawing, the cornerstone of the book Notes of Happiness, is described as an authentic and profound reality, an absolute space where one can explore their essence. It is not merely a graphic representation but an existential experience that allows every life event to be transformed into a spontaneous and sincere gesture. Through the coordination of body and mind, drawing becomes a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious, the real and the imagined, offering a personal navigation through different dimensions.

The Iscapes collection emerges from artistic and stylistic innovation, breaking the boundaries of classical drawing. Here, the stroke becomes a universal language capable of evoking deep emotions, from the ancestral charm of a mark in nature to the comfort of a place designed to be inhabited. This gesture, as simple as it is powerful, transforms abstract space into a lived place where individuals can find balance, introspection, and truth.

With Notes of Happiness, Davide Macullo invites us to rethink drawing as a critical and creative tool, a means to imagine and design authentic spaces. It is a journey through the beauty of the stroke and emotional engagement, fostering a connection between artistic gesture and humanity, offering new perspectives on life and reality.

<b>Davide Macullo</b>, 
Opened in 2000, Davide Macullo Architects is an architecture atelier based in Lugano, Switzerland. With over 800 projects across 50 different countries, the studio has garnered an international audience.
The ethos of the studio is one of 'drawing from context' and the various contributions promote a dialogue between the specificity of the project and the universality of the contexts.
The studio's work has been featured in over 300 publications and has earned 90 awards, both at home and internationally.
Selected realized projects include the WAP ART Foundation mixed use gallery and apartment in Gangnam Seoul, South Korea, the new Assuta Hospital in Ashdod, Israel, 5* Hotel and SPA facilities in Greece, the headquarter Jansen AG in Oberriet, Switzerland, Private Museum in Jeju South Korea, Sino-Swiss centre in Tianjing China, several houses and housing in Switzerland and abroad, master planning, furniture design and advisory for contemporary art for clients. Current projects include the new Hotel Health and Wellness Palace Chenot in Weggis, Switzerland and Marbella, Spain, houses and residential buildings in Switzerland, a beachfront villa in Heraklion, Greece; commercial and hospitality buildings in Albania; residential projects in Ukraine; international competitions. The work of the studio includes graphic design, branding consulting and custom designed furniture, now in production and spans to the creation of contemporary art collections for clients.