ROYAL PLACE,
HUNTING LODGE AT STUPINIGI
The Stupinigi Hunting lodge came
into existence in the 1729 and just after a few years the building was
completed. Filippo Juvarra is primarily the main architect involved in the
design and construction of the building; transforming it from the original shooting
lodge to a great, magnificent royal palace (Cassatella 2013). After Juvarra completed the construction of
the building in the year, 1731 other renovations such as the building expansion
emerged with time to form the current status of the building. The Stupinigi
Hunting hosted most of the parties for the Piedmontese aristocracy, and other
gatherings after its completion.
The
Stupinigi Hunting plan characterizes of four angled wings and an oval-shaped
hall. The four angled wings extend to the main hall as illustrated
from the building. The four-angled wings resulted in separating pavilions,
which could be linked by long angled galleries and a long octagonal forecourt
(Cassatella 2013). Besides, the building is three story’s high and the presence
of the majestic windows with the copper-covered dome makes it more attracting
and appealing to the eyes. The attraction is very powerful in terms of
aesthetic and public attraction. The ideal appearance of the structure seeks
its audience universally as its establishment is truly outstanding.
The building further comprises of
a hunting park extending from the compound of the building. However, the
ownership of the park belongs to Duke of Savoy who ensured that the park
primarily serves as wood and agricultural land. The park comprises of 17.32
square kilometer (Cassatella 2013). Parco naturale di Stupinigi is the name
attributed to this park, to show the preservation of the Stupinig
As stated earlier the main purpose of the
building was to house various events especially by the members of the House of
Savoy. Therefore, to suit this purpose
Juvarra deviated architectural techniques that would serve this role; hence he
covered the dome from outside with Francesco Ladatte painting of a sculpture of
a deer (Samson 2016). Moreover, the building encompasses other paintings such
as statues and frescos that provide a basic representation of the main purpose
of the building.
Therefore, the Royal Place, Hunting
Lodge at Stupinigi could be one of the most “World Heritage Site”, as described
by UNESCO. The building houses most of the ancient furniture during the ancient
times, especially by incorporating the Italian Monarchy’s alternating fates. Currently, the building houses the museum of
arts and furniture (Samson 2016). Moreover, the initial design of the building
could be attributed to having encompassed dynamism in the changing of roles
that the building serves today.
Work Cited:
Samson, M. D. (2016). Hut
Pavilion Shrine: Architectural Archetypes in Mid-century Modernism.
Routledge.
Cassatella, C. (2013). The ‘Corona
Verde’Strategic Plan: an integrated vision for protecting and enhancing the
natural and cultural heritage. Urban Research & Practice, 6(2),
219-228.
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Now on my bucket list next time I'm in Italy
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