Considered the “king of claddings,” marble is the natural material par excellence, capable of generating wellbeing thanks to its profound bond with the earth. It enhances floors and walls in any space, especially in bathrooms, where it is particularly hygienic and easy to clean. It is also refined in its image, displaying “imperfect” veins that make it constantly unique. Working with this rare and precious material, it has become possible to develop technologies and innovations, fostering a philosophy of production that reduces waste to a minimum.
Architectural surfaces by Savema, designed by Gumdesign (the studio selected for the new creative directing of the company), offers six new collections in which marble meets other natural materials (vegetable-tanned leather, wood, metal, willow, cork). They include the Pagine collection (on cover), where the surfaces seem like the smooth pages of a notebook, while vertical and horizontal lines cover the wall to generate a rhythm, a grid that becomes an alphabet in its own right. Full and empty zones can host inlays in wood, metal or cork, giving rise to an effect of punctuation.
Cristallo Vitrum by Antolini is a true wonder of Mother Nature that embodies the sensation of an eternal sheet of ice, where the surface is enhanced by the dark amber veins of natural quartz. In the bathroom, it is perfect for washstands and theatrical wings with water flowing behind, offering glimpses of other scenes of everyday life.
Sahara Bronze by Margraf is a marble with brown tones shifting towards bronze, which stands out for caramel-color straight lines that intersect to create evocative geometric effects. In the bathroom (or other spaces) marble by Margraf is increasingly in demand among architects and designers, in prestigious projects for private residences, villas or luxury hotels. Technology permits use of advanced machinery and quarrying systems, generating a wide range of types, colors, thicknesses and finishes.
Known for its glass mosaic collections, Bisazza now explores the world of marble, with ten decorative solutions in the Marmosaico line designed by the architect Carlo Dal Bianco. The patterns in the collection area available in two chromatic versions, made with marble ties that have been skillfully cut by hand by the artisans of Atelier Bisazza. Every model evokes the atmosphere of elegant palaces in the center of Milan. The names of the patterns reference those of outstanding locations in Milan. In the photo, Piazza della Scala with Cameo.
Marble is grooved with soft, sinuous lines in the Zen collection of facings by Kreoo, created by Marco Piva and featuring an asymmetrical fluidity that conveys a sensation of calm, tranquility and closeness to nature. The texture suggests the lightness of sand dunes, or the waves of the sea. Six types of marble are included in the catalogue for this surface, ready for use on walls and offered in modules with a format of 60×60 cm, and a thickness of 2 cm.
Piero Lissoni has designed the new Patchwork collection of wallcoverings by Salvatori, an interpretation of the theme of sustainability through recovery of production scrap and reduction of waste. Patchwork is composed of squares in a single type of stone – chosen from the range of Bianco Carrara, Pietra d’Avola or Silk Georgette – derived from the production scrap of various collections of the brand. The pieces are installed to create a true patchwork of textures, playing with three-dimensional effects and leaving designers and clients free to create mixtures to match their tastes
A theatrical effect for Myriam XL, the new finish by Grassi Pietre that combines the strong personality of Vicenza stone with a pattern based on a rhythmical sequence inspired by the waves of the sea. The particular finish is obtained through a process of wave shaping, thanks to numerically controlled machines. It is then crafted by hand in operations of polishing, sanding and brushing, with treatments developed to soften the surface.
