Fin dall’antichità il marmo viene impiegato nella scultura e nell’architettura. Apprezzato per la sua luminosità, in natura se ne trovano di diverse sfumature: dal prezioso Bianco di Carrara, al Perlato di Sicilia, dal Grigio Carnico al Portoro. Dal Rosa del Garda al Rosso Verona. Dal Verde Serpentino, al Sodalite Blu.
While designing the SEKITEI coffee table Yulia Pyanzina was inspired by Japanese traditional Rock Gardening admiring its symbolism and philosophy. Rocks are rarely if ever placed in straight lines or in symmetrical patterns. From whatever point the viewer looks at the composition, he sees a different picture every time. Sometimes, however, it seems that the 5 stones, due to their irregular shape, are perceived as one whole. The symmetry and logic of the composition can only be observed by soaring in the air and looking at it from above.
The material we chose with Marmi Regina (JUNGLE GREEN MARBLE) represents a metaphorical journey on the river of life. The design of the SEKITEI coffee table has the value of reproducing a natural beauty that one can find in the real or mythical world.
The ZEN coffee table from ORIGAMI Collection is characterised by clear, clean-cut, unfussy lines. With the help of MARMI REGINA to choose the proper natural material (AMETHYST CRYSTAL) that convey a sense of depth and a warm welcome, with simplicity and sophistication being the concepts to keep in mind. Designing this piece Yulia Pyanzina was focusing on Zen Buddhism, and in particular on Zen aesthetic principles identified by:
