To achieve this distinctive wave-like effect, the architects chose the compact mineral Krion® interspersed with vertically installed Airslate by L’Antic Colonial. The decision to pair the two materials was based on a colour study carried out by the Butech technical team. By alternating the pure white of Krion® with the grey of Airslate, the [...]
The Garden Villas project by Matteo Thun & Partners for the popular Marina di Venezia campsite located in Cavallino Treporti just outside Venice consists of a group of 32 brick-clad patio houses surrounded by greenery, a contemporary interpretation of traditional campsite bungalows. The 6,400 sq.m complex provides both comfort and contact with nature and [...]
New dates for Cersaie 2020. The most important exhibition in the world dedicated to ceramic tile, bathroom furnishings, design and architecture will be held in the Bologna Exhibition Centre from 9 to 13 November and will adopt a safer, more engaging and more international exhibition format. The exhibition has been pushed back by 42 [...]
This project marks the fulfilment of a Dutch couple’s dream of leaving Rotterdam and settling in Italy in a property standing on a hillside amongst the vineyards and breathtaking views of the Langhe region. The new building blends perfectly into the environment without detracting from the character of the location. The intentionally minimalist spaces [...]
WIDE&STYLE is the new on-demand collection from ABK Ceramiche bringing together the qualities of large panels and high-resolution digital decoration. Its unique blend of innovative technologies and creativity lends a distinctive, personal look to any project. ABK underscores its Style with offerings spanning geometries, floral patterns and the world of luxury. To emphasise the [...]
The latest colour palettes are intent on breaking free from traditional thinking and escaping the ordinary, but they have no fear of sober tones and neutrals, preferring instead to reinvent them. The Pantone Color Institute’s 2018 colour forecast, published in its PANTONEVIEW Home + Interiors annual report, speaks volumes about the need for a [...]
How long will a trend last? This is the question that always arises when we see a new direction timidly beginning to emerge. In general, a trend is first perceived as a weak signal, a mere trace that gradually takes on more substantial form until a clear road forward becomes visible. But will this [...]
Within the complex world of trends, one movement that is particularly worthy of attention is emerging as a result of two distinct forces: minimal-functional on the one hand and eco-sustainable on the other. The result is a trend that embraces all the various models of functional design - such as Northern European and Japanese [...]
