CATEGORY: NEW MARBLE GENERATION
PROJECT: KINTSUGI
The kintsugi (金継ぎ) is a Japanese art involving the use of liquid gold to repair ceramic objects. The art of embracing such damage without being ashamed of it, is the starting point for a research task that Tenax and architect Canale are developing in order to define an industrial process capable of breathing new life into standardised materials.
THE “CONTROLLED SPLIT” TEXTURE BONDED WITH TONE-ON-TONE OR CONTRASTING RESINS SUGGESTS NEW CREATIVE USES OF NATURAL STONE
The first object in this collection is a deluxe desk with which the author uses to presents the new technology in its maximum expression. The “soft slab” used for the KINTSUGI desk stands out in stark contrast with the traditional idea of rigidity associated with natural stone.
GIORGIO CANALE
Born in Verona in 1975 and graduated in Architecture at the I.U.A.V. from Venice. His versatility and extensive research have led him to develop important international projects in the luxury and design sectors, starting from Europe up to the United States.
His works are characterized by elegant and clean lines, the result of various experiences in numerous fields, including construction, interior design and product design.
The inspiration of his projects comes from a rationalist style that is combined with a visionary spirit.
Curated by Raffaello Galiotto and Vincenzo Pavan
The availability on the market of new design and processing technologies has highlighted extraordinary opportunities for turning stone materials into complex artefacts in technical and formal terms. In particular, their compatibility with very sophisticated design became immediately apparent with the potential for manufacturing artefacts with machines alone (and consequently automated mass production) that until now were produced using craftsman methods. Industrial replication is one of the basic factors behind the success of products by top Italian designers and their commercial viability. The implementation of new generation digital systems means that even stone material processing can benefit from technical aspects (precision, work speed, reduced waste, etc.) that are critical for mass production of formally complex objects and the attainment of performance levels comparable to those for other lighter materials.
The New Marble Generation exhibition aims to develop prototype of high quality design products intended for mass production. Collaboration between internationally renowned designers and architects and companies in the stone industry keen to find new research approaches has achieved an innovative experimental experience with materials demonstrating their technical and processing skills.
The resulting artefacts are on show together in a special set-up inside The Italian Stone Theatre and focus on interior and exterior furniture components alike, as well as mass produced architectural design items. The designers have worked across several theme-based sections, adapting the stone materials chosen by the curators to these purposes.
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The kintsugi (金継ぎ) is a Japanese art involving the use of liquid gold to repair ceramic objects. The art of embracing such damage without being ashamed of it, is the starting point for a research task that Tenax and architect Canale are developing in order to define an industrial process capable of breathing new life into standardised materials.
THE “CONTROLLED SPLIT” TEXTURE BONDED WITH TONE-ON-TONE OR CONTRASTING RESINS SUGGESTS NEW CREATIVE USES OF NATURAL STONE
The first object in this collection is a deluxe desk with which the author uses to presents the new technology in its maximum expression. The “soft slab” used for the KINTSUGI desk stands out in stark contrast with the traditional idea of rigidity associated with natural stone.
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GIORGIO CANALE
Born in Verona in 1975 and graduated in Architecture at the I.U.A.V. from Venice. His versatility and extensive research have led him to develop important international projects in the luxury and design sectors, starting from Europe up to the United States.
His works are characterized by elegant and clean lines, the result of various experiences in numerous fields, including construction, interior design and product design.
The inspiration of his projects comes from a rationalist style that is combined with a visionary spirit. - PRODUCTION
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Curated by Raffaello Galiotto and Vincenzo Pavan
The availability on the market of new design and processing technologies has highlighted extraordinary opportunities for turning stone materials into complex artefacts in technical and formal terms. In particular, their compatibility with very sophisticated design became immediately apparent with the potential for manufacturing artefacts with machines alone (and consequently automated mass production) that until now were produced using craftsman methods. Industrial replication is one of the basic factors behind the success of products by top Italian designers and their commercial viability. The implementation of new generation digital systems means that even stone material processing can benefit from technical aspects (precision, work speed, reduced waste, etc.) that are critical for mass production of formally complex objects and the attainment of performance levels comparable to those for other lighter materials.
The New Marble Generation exhibition aims to develop prototype of high quality design products intended for mass production. Collaboration between internationally renowned designers and architects and companies in the stone industry keen to find new research approaches has achieved an innovative experimental experience with materials demonstrating their technical and processing skills.
The resulting artefacts are on show together in a special set-up inside The Italian Stone Theatre and focus on interior and exterior furniture components alike, as well as mass produced architectural design items. The designers have worked across several theme-based sections, adapting the stone materials chosen by the curators to these purposes.
The kintsugi (金継ぎ) is a Japanese art involving the use of liquid gold to repair ceramic objects. The art of embracing such damage without being ashamed of it, is the starting point for a research task that Tenax and architect Canale are developing in order to define an industrial process capable of breathing new life into standardised materials.
THE “CONTROLLED SPLIT” TEXTURE BONDED WITH TONE-ON-TONE OR CONTRASTING RESINS SUGGESTS NEW CREATIVE USES OF NATURAL STONE
The first object in this collection is a deluxe desk with which the author uses to presents the new technology in its maximum expression. The “soft slab” used for the KINTSUGI desk stands out in stark contrast with the traditional idea of rigidity associated with natural stone.
GIORGIO CANALE
Born in Verona in 1975 and graduated in Architecture at the I.U.A.V. from Venice. His versatility and extensive research have led him to develop important international projects in the luxury and design sectors, starting from Europe up to the United States.
His works are characterized by elegant and clean lines, the result of various experiences in numerous fields, including construction, interior design and product design.
The inspiration of his projects comes from a rationalist style that is combined with a visionary spirit.
Curated by Raffaello Galiotto and Vincenzo Pavan
The availability on the market of new design and processing technologies has highlighted extraordinary opportunities for turning stone materials into complex artefacts in technical and formal terms. In particular, their compatibility with very sophisticated design became immediately apparent with the potential for manufacturing artefacts with machines alone (and consequently automated mass production) that until now were produced using craftsman methods. Industrial replication is one of the basic factors behind the success of products by top Italian designers and their commercial viability. The implementation of new generation digital systems means that even stone material processing can benefit from technical aspects (precision, work speed, reduced waste, etc.) that are critical for mass production of formally complex objects and the attainment of performance levels comparable to those for other lighter materials.
The New Marble Generation exhibition aims to develop prototype of high quality design products intended for mass production. Collaboration between internationally renowned designers and architects and companies in the stone industry keen to find new research approaches has achieved an innovative experimental experience with materials demonstrating their technical and processing skills.
The resulting artefacts are on show together in a special set-up inside The Italian Stone Theatre and focus on interior and exterior furniture components alike, as well as mass produced architectural design items. The designers have worked across several theme-based sections, adapting the stone materials chosen by the curators to these purposes.
- OPERA
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The kintsugi (金継ぎ) is a Japanese art involving the use of liquid gold to repair ceramic objects. The art of embracing such damage without being ashamed of it, is the starting point for a research task that Tenax and architect Canale are developing in order to define an industrial process capable of breathing new life into standardised materials.
THE “CONTROLLED SPLIT” TEXTURE BONDED WITH TONE-ON-TONE OR CONTRASTING RESINS SUGGESTS NEW CREATIVE USES OF NATURAL STONE
The first object in this collection is a deluxe desk with which the author uses to presents the new technology in its maximum expression. The “soft slab” used for the KINTSUGI desk stands out in stark contrast with the traditional idea of rigidity associated with natural stone.
- DESIGNER
-
GIORGIO CANALE
Born in Verona in 1975 and graduated in Architecture at the I.U.A.V. from Venice. His versatility and extensive research have led him to develop important international projects in the luxury and design sectors, starting from Europe up to the United States.
His works are characterized by elegant and clean lines, the result of various experiences in numerous fields, including construction, interior design and product design.
The inspiration of his projects comes from a rationalist style that is combined with a visionary spirit. - PRODUCTION
- CATEGORY
-
Curated by Raffaello Galiotto and Vincenzo Pavan
The availability on the market of new design and processing technologies has highlighted extraordinary opportunities for turning stone materials into complex artefacts in technical and formal terms. In particular, their compatibility with very sophisticated design became immediately apparent with the potential for manufacturing artefacts with machines alone (and consequently automated mass production) that until now were produced using craftsman methods. Industrial replication is one of the basic factors behind the success of products by top Italian designers and their commercial viability. The implementation of new generation digital systems means that even stone material processing can benefit from technical aspects (precision, work speed, reduced waste, etc.) that are critical for mass production of formally complex objects and the attainment of performance levels comparable to those for other lighter materials.
The New Marble Generation exhibition aims to develop prototype of high quality design products intended for mass production. Collaboration between internationally renowned designers and architects and companies in the stone industry keen to find new research approaches has achieved an innovative experimental experience with materials demonstrating their technical and processing skills.
The resulting artefacts are on show together in a special set-up inside The Italian Stone Theatre and focus on interior and exterior furniture components alike, as well as mass produced architectural design items. The designers have worked across several theme-based sections, adapting the stone materials chosen by the curators to these purposes.
