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THE VISIONARY DESIGNER

The creator of the temple: Lavinio Velenosi

POISONING LAVINIUM

Everything comes from him. He imagined and designed the temple dedicated to the Great Mother. Lavinio Velenosi is self-taught, who has carried out many jobs in his life. For years on oil platforms, on behalf of large companies in the sector. Born in Acquasanta Terme, (AP) on 17 September 1955, Lavinio is a fervent believer who was disappointed by the closure of the church in his village, so he decided to create the temple on his own, with the proceeds of his work. A visionary work, which escapes every rule, every utilitarian imperative: Lavinio wants to do it because he feels that it is his path, his destiny. A destiny he pursues, which he still hasn't finished fulfilling today. An act of love is born from a disappointment. The temple is therefore an act of love, which over the years was denounced as building abuse, because the intended use was different, it should have been more prosaically a garage. But Lavinio doesn't give up, because he knows that what he is doing is not for profit, it is a good for everyone, to be left to future generations. In the end, thanks also to some men of good will, the temple was healed and accepted. His dream has become reality.

The temple at night. Ancient suggestions
Nostalgia for the future. The vision from the temple
a perspective from above
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