Nestled in the Apuseni Mountains, Roșia Montană holds one of the most remarkable underground Roman mining landscapes. It was a vital extraction center where imported Roman technology blended with local craftsmanship, creating a sophisticated network of galleries and hydraulic mechanisms. Artifacts found deep underground—such as wax tablets—offer a rare glimpse into the social, economic, and cultural life of an ancient world.
In recent times, this site faced the threat of a large-scale mining project that would have leveled mountains and erased invaluable heritage. Public resistance halted the plan, preserving the landscape and its historical layers. Yet, Roșia Montană remains vulnerable, caught between conservation challenges and pressures for economic development.
Despite its extraordinary potential, the area struggles with limited accommodation, inadequate infrastructure for group visits, and poorly marked trails, which restrict meaningful engagement for visitors.
To address these issues, we propose an innovative modular camping kit as an alternative to traditional visitor centers. Crafted from locally sourced materials and built through community workshops, each module is self-sufficient—with solar panels, rainwater filtration, and a telescopic mast that rises nearly 13 meters. When raised, a silver flag unfurls, symbolizing protection and presence, visible across the hills.
This gesture marks a shift: from exploitation toward connection, care, and the safeguarding of cultural memory.