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There are 60 nozzles with a working pressure of 60 bar and capable of nebulizing 42 liters of water per minute, positioned on an 18-meter-long ramp: this is the mist effect of the scenic installation, created at the famous Roman Baths of Caracalla, capturing the world's attention. The module, filtering systems, and nebulizing nozzles were made by Idrobase Group, a global leader in pressurized water technologies and "Breathing Clean Air."

“This time, finally, we are prophets in our own land,” comments Bruno Gazzignato, co-owner of the company. “It’s not the first time we’ve participated in the creation of fountains and scenic installations, from Poland to Kuwait, but this opportunity was unique because we intervened on history in a site of extraordinary charm. It’s a fantastic business card.” “We are a company dedicated to internationalization, with 97% of our business done abroad, but we are particularly proud of this work because it is the result of a demanding team effort, further proof of the great capabilities of the Made-in-Italy supply chain,” adds Bruno Ferrarese, also a co-owner of Idrobase Group.Indeed, special recognition also goes to the company Prato Verde S.R.L. for the coordinated effort that has served as a catalyst for this success and for the mutual trust, strengthened by years of collaboration.

Thanks to an innovative intervention by the Special Superintendence of Rome, it is now possible to relive the presence of the water element at the Baths of Caracalla, thanks to a large water mirror, where the majestic thermal architectures are reflected and designated as a space for contemporary art, spectacle, and creativity. Its realization is the first step of a project aimed at restoring the original perception of the site 1800 years after its construction, evoking the memory of the ancient thermal function. On the water mirror, it will be possible to witness water and light shows and water nebulization, designed to recreate the suggestion of steam in the heated environments of the ancient baths.The water mirror, which takes the form of a true architectural installation, was conceived and designed by the South Tyrolean architect, Hannes Peer, and realized in collaboration with his Treviso colleague, Paolo Bornello. On the bottom of the pool, 20 jets completely immersed and accompanied by as many reflectors create water and light games. The stage is bordered on three sides with a linear warm light led, and on the long side, with a water nebulization system, capable of producing the cloud, recreating the suggestion of steam in heated environments.
In line with the company’s claim "Breathe Clean Air," the nebulized water is free from micro particles and is sterilized by special equipment, making it free from elements (viruses, bacteria, spores, etc.) that could be inhaled, causing in some cases serious respiratory problems.In the coming years, the Baths of Caracalla will become an archaeological site, redesigned in a contemporary key to make it at the forefront of cultural enjoyment in the Capital.