Vasily Klyukin, a Russian architect living in Monaco, designed a cobra-shaped skyscraper, possibly to be built in an Asian city, perhaps in Middle East. It is called ‘Asian Cobra Tower’ and Klyukin’s staff are allowed to suppose it will have success, given that the Snake, in those Countries, is seen as a symbol of Wisdom. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the visionary architect, in the spotlight in the past too for some projects such as helicopter-jet-yachts, said: “In Japan telling someone that he is a snake means a compliment. In China snakes and dragons often mean the same”. We are able to add that
Vasily Klyukin, un architetto russo residente a Monaco, ha progettato un grattacielo a forma di cobra, probabilmente per costruirlo in una città asiatica, magari in Medio Oriente. Si chiama ‘Asian Cobra Tower’e lo staff di Klyukin è autorizzato a supporre che avrà successo, dato che il serpente, in quei Paesi, è visto come simbolo di Saggezza. Parlando al Daily Mail, il visionario architetto, al centro dell’attenzione anche in passato per alcuni progetti come yacht con elicottero incorporato, ha detto: “In Giappone dire a qualcuno che è un serpente significa fargli un complimento. In Cina serpenti e draghi spesso significano la stessa cosa”. Siamo in grado di aggiungere che,
in Chinese astrology the Snake and the Dragon are brothers; in the Holy Bible it is written that “the serpent was more astute than all the animals” (Genesis 3:1); in Old Greek mythology, snakes were considered very wise as well because, crawling on the ground, they were in communication with the Kingdom of the Dead ones. All the beings born in the ground had the lower half of their body snake-sharped (Erittonius, Cecrops etc…). Moreover, an Italian singer, in the ‘80s, used to sing:
“The cobra is not a snake but a frequent thought that becomes obscene (…)”
(this is why the Italian title of the post). Coming back to the building, it will be furnished with changeable lights along the structure, and a diamond pattern on the back to reflect Ying and Yang. It will change colour during the day and the night and will have offices, apartments and restaurants.
Who knows? Perhaps not all the snakes come to harm…
nell’astrologia cinese, il Serpente e il Drago sono fratelli; nella Sacra Bibbia è scritto che “il serpente era il piú astuto di tutti gli animali” (Genesi 3:1); parimenti, nella mitologia greca, i serpenti erano considerati molto saggi perché, strisciando a terra, erano in comunicazione con il Regno dei defunti. Tutti gli esseri nati dal terreno avevano la metà inferiore del corpo anguiforme (Erittonio, Cecrope, ecc…).
Una cantante italiana, peraltro, negli anni ’80 era solita cantare:
“Il cobra non è un serpente ma un pensiero frequente che diventa indecente (…)
Tornando alla costruzione, sarà dotata di luci mutevoli lungo la struttura e di una piattaforma di diamante nella parte posteriore, per riflettere lo Ying e lo Yang. Cambierà colore durante il giorno e la notte e avrà uffici, appartamenti e ristoranti.
Chissà… Forse non tutti i serpenti vengono per nuocere …
Asian Cobra Tower – link to the Daily Mail article
Pasquale Curatola holds degrees in Advertising studies and International Communication, alongside Master's degrees in Marketing & Brand Communication, Film & TV management, and Animated Films management.
He has also trained in acting, participating in several workshops.
As a manager, his 1st professional experience dates back to 1999 (Carat), though he likes to begin by telling of a letter he wrote at the age of 14 to Mediaset, offering his own strategic advice on schedules and programming.
In 2003, he joined Cinecittà Entertainment, a company closely related to Cinecittà Studios and Italian Dreams Factory, where he contributed to the realization of several events and shows broadcast by SKY Italia and other channels, including Sinners, Non aprite quella porta, and Sulle rotte del cinema.
In 2006, he worked on 'Santa Caterina', an animated short created by Mondo TV as a project work, and was involved in organizing I castelli animati as well as in the start-up phase of La città dell'animazione.
That same year, he also launched his activity as a blogger (Pasquale Curatola's Blog) and author, with works spanning from essays and non-fiction to fantasy and comedy-thrillers (attività letteraria).
His career also includes collaborations with news outlets and live shows for private channels, alongside PR experiences for high-profile clients such as AC Milan, Bank of New York, and Orange Business Services.
He is a dedicated blood and organ donor.
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