06 Apr 2010
To mark the 49th National Edition and the 32nd International Edition of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Arup Italy has designed an exhibition stand to be displayed in the exhibition's Fuorisalone area.
Arch. Mauricio Cardenas and Arup collaborated on the creation of the 'Terra(cotta)box': an architecturally inspired structure that uses decorative ornamental materials.
The structure is made up of a single steel frame from which terracotta shelving blocks hang. The cubic design is in essence a defined space, but at the same time completely permeable. The shape was chosen for its geometric perfection: the steel frame is suspended above the ground by invisible supports, giving a metaphysical effect. In line with the original concept, the joints within the box are designed to disappear inside the frame.
Design team
- Design: Arch. Mauricio Cardenas Laverde - Studio Cardenas
- Main sponsor: Il Palagio del Gruppo Vivaterra Srl
- Structure: Arup Italy
- Metal structural works: Gruppo Tosoni
- Lighting: iGuzzini
- Suspended floor: Teknofloor
Exhibition details
The exhibition is part of the Interni Think Tank, running from 13-25 April 2010, at Università Statale, Cà Granda, Via Festa del Perdono 7 - Milano.
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