Capturing the Essence of Venice in Venetian Porcelain Stoneware
Florim collaborates with Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana in the creation of SensiVenezia, a tactile product that echoes the allure of the Venetian lagoon. This series brings to life the textures and historical imagery of the city through surfaces that resonate with the compositional sensitivity of Carlo Scarpa. Offering twelve nuanced tones, the collection modernizes traditional Venetian terrazzo for contemporary architecture with expansive slabs.
A Fusion of Material Culture and Architecture
The SensiVenezia collection marks the latest chapter in the partnership between Florim and renowned architects Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana. This collaboration explores the convergence of material, color, and space by infusing Italy’s rich material culture into these surfaces. The Sensi ecosystem, with its sensory-driven approach, marries craftsmanship with innovative technology to form a unified architectural expression.
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Twelve Iconic Venetian Tones for Modern Spaces
Featuring a spectrum of twelve colors inspired by Venetian landmarks like Arsenale, Fenice, Rialto, and Giudecca, the SensiVenezia collection brings the city’s atmospheric tones into contemporary spaces. The collection is available in matte and soft finishes that enhance both visual continuity and tactile interest, offering subtle marble and glass reflections. This contemporary stoneware encapsulates the essence of these iconic tones, blending history with modern design.
Versatile Formats for Diverse Spaces
Designed for use in residential, hospitality, and commercial environments, the collection offers a variety of sizes, including large-format slabs up to 120×120 cm in 9 mm and 20 mm thicknesses. These expansive surfaces reduce joint lines, emphasizing the graphic nuances of the stoneware. The series also includes Scacchiera, a decorative mesh-mounted element available in 30×30 cm, creating a textile-like geometric pattern. The underlying porphyry-effect body features diverse aggregates that reflect light with subtle opalescence, reminiscent of weathered stone and capturing the timeless elegance of Venetian design.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the SensiVenezia collection by Florim?
The SensiVenezia collection is a collaboration between Florim, Matteo Thun, and Benedetto Fasciana, creating a tactile porcelain stoneware series inspired by Venetian textures and historical imagery. It offers twelve nuanced tones and modernizes traditional Venetian terrazzo for contemporary architecture with expansive slabs.
What inspired the colors of the SensiVenezia collection?
The colors of the SensiVenezia collection are inspired by iconic Venetian landmarks such as Arsenale, Fenice, Rialto, and Giudecca. This spectrum of twelve colors brings the atmospheric tones of these landmarks into contemporary spaces.
What formats are available in the SensiVenezia collection?
The SensiVenezia collection offers a variety of sizes, including large-format slabs up to 120×120 cm with 9 mm and 20 mm thicknesses. The series also includes Scacchiera, a decorative mesh-mounted element in 30×30 cm, creating a textile-like geometric pattern.