TANAT x Ranieri Lava Stone build Volcanic Landscape for EDIT Cult
Landscape of Reflections marks the first collaboration between Mexico City–based architect Diego R. Borrell, founder of TANAT, and Ranieri Lava Stone, a company specializing in the transformation of volcanic rock. Presented at EDIT Cult, the project examines the relationship between geography, material processes, and cultural context within contemporary architectural practice.
The installation is conceived as a volcanic stone landscape composed of sculptural totemic elements and small-scale architectural forms. Developed during Borrell’s research residency in Naples and Pompeii in July 2025, the work brings together fragments drawn from his observations of the region’s geological and urban conditions. These components reference Naples’ layered histories, accumulated symbols, and natural features, translating them into a spatial composition that combines material presence with abstract interpretation.
all images by César Bejar
Craft, culture, and Geology Converge in Landscape of Reflections
Curated by BY Galería de Arquitectura, Landscape of Reflections establishes a dialogue between Naples and Mexico City, two cities connected by their volcanic origins. The installation, designed by architectural studio TANAT, reduces and reinterprets the scale of the city, the volcano, and the gulf, creating a compact environment in which material and symbolic elements coexist. At the conclusion of its exhibition period, the ensemble will be disassembled, with each piece becoming an independent element derived from the original unified setting.
Ranieri Lava Stone, a specialist in volcanic stone, plays an integral role in the project, contributing its technical knowledge and craftsmanship in fabrication. The collaboration positions the material not only as a medium but also as an active component of the design process, linking traditional Neapolitan artisanal techniques with contemporary experimentation.
Landscape of Reflections marks the first collaboration between TANAT and Ranieri Lava Stone
the project explores connections between geography, material processes, and cultural context | Sea Tower
volcanic stone forms the primary material basis of the installation | Sea Tower
sculptural totemic elements define the landscape’s spatial rhythm
small-scale architectural forms reference regional geological structures | Volcano Tower
the design reflects Naples’ layered histories and symbolic accumulations | Volcano Tower
material presence is paired with abstract interpretation throughout the installation | Volcano Tower
fragments of geological and urban observations inform the installation’s composition
material and symbolic elements coexist within a compact spatial arrangement
the landscape reinterprets the scale of the city, the volcano, and the gulf
the project incorporates traditional Neapolitan artisanal techniques | Volcano Tower interior
contemporary experimentation complements the use of heritage craft methods | Sea Tower interior
the installation is presented as part of EDIT Cult
project info:
name: Landscape of Reflections
designer: TANAT | @l_tanat_l
design team: Diego Rivero Borrell, Lucía Lozano, Mariana Estrada
partner: Ranieri Lava Stone | @ranierilavastone
curator: BY Galería de Arquitectura (Francesca Borgonovo, Luis Young) | @by.galeria
communication: Giulia Castelli
event: EDIT Cult | @edit.napoli
location: Castel Sant’Elmo, Naples, Italy
photographer: César Bejar | @cesarbejarstudio
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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