L’Ultima Linea – The last Human Act

The Last Line is an eco-centric landscape proposal for Torbiere del Sebino, Italy. This natural reserve near Lago d’Iseo features pre-industrial peat bog grounds. After centuries of exploitation, this final human intervention heralds the post-Anthropocene era of these wetlands. They have played an essential role in maintaining the local ecosystem's balance and are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The central path symbolizes man’s last imprint and functions as the site’s main axis. It provides various observation stations and a launchpad for nature to thrive per the 4th Nature theory which outlines a symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment, where our activities benefit rather than harm the natural world.

The proposal features 3 distinct interventions:

Intervention 1: -Ramp;
An ascending mount guides visitors to the top of the landscape for an elevated view of the beautiful surroundings and on axis with the Last Line;

Intervention 2: -Vector;
Provides a stunning view at eye level across the entire wetlands, marking the south-east to north-west view axis;

Intervention 3: -Trench:
A cut into the ground, directing the viewer’s gaze near water level, creating a sheltered area for birdwatching.

Encircling the trench are floating nesting platforms designed to promote a lush Biohaven of flora and fauna amidst a human-free zone.

Until now, the bogs were dominated by a grid of pathways to provide easy access during the peat exploitations. Over time, these linear scars have softened, and some have even been fully erased; Torbiere del Sebino’s palimpsest.

Crosshair platforms throughout the reserve mark the intersection points of the peat bog’s gridlines that became fundamental to the wetland’s character. They create awareness about the area’s history of man’s pre-industrial exploitations, and its place amidst the unstoppable resilience of nature.