The Cave at Cersaie 2021
Pininfarina Architecture has unveiled a site-specific installation called 'the Cave' at Cersaie 2021, the international exhibition of ceramic tile in Bologna, Italy. More specifically, the Cave was featured within Archincont(r)act initiative, in which ten of the most influential and internationally renowned architecture firms were called to ideate a concept for outdoor spa and wellness.
Exploring the interconnections between physical and mental well-being and the built environment, Pininfarina elaborates on the role of architecture through a space inspired by a cavern, intended as human’s ancestral refuge, a place that fosters meditation and connection with Nature throughout all five senses. With its distinct ecosystem, the Cave provides mindfulness sensations, enhancing a feeling of wellbeing while seamlessly accompanying the users in a place that feels like suspended in time.
The Cave imitates a natural refuge overlooking a green space reproduced by wallpapers designed together with Inkiostro Bianco and inspired to the ‘boscherecce’, eighteenth-century frescoes which are unique in historical buildings of the city of Bologna.
The connection with nature is clearly perceived in all the stylistic choices of the stand, starting from the wood flooring designed by Pininfarina for Corà, characterized by geometrical patterns inspired by natural elements integrated with ceramic components produced by Laminam.
The ceiling is studded with a constellation of ropes of various lengths that recall the incredible spectacle of stalactites, which are slowly but relentlessly formed by the overlapping of small drops of water pervading the rocks, manifesting, in all their power, the incredible uniqueness of natural environments. The selection of furniture was made in collaboration with True Design, presenting a system of modular puffs suitable for outdoor use, which recall the calcareous stones present inside a cavern.
Wallpaper becomes a means of communication that experiments with different languages through images. It offers the opportunity to design an immersive space by creating a link between the conceptual and its practical realisation so that from the visual language it translates into strong emotionality. An impressive installation in cooperation with an internationally-renowned design house gave us the opportunity to express the high communicative and emotional potential of our product.
Inkiostro Bianco means emotion, creativity and innovation.
A workshop of ideas applied to interior design and specialised in the production of continuous surfaces, as well as artistic and customisable decorations: wallpapers, wooden wallcoverings, rugs and other innovative materials. Inkiostro Bianco is able to propose an utterly new outfit to every kind of room, thus offering original and versatile solutions and defining a new type of project planning: innovative creativity made available to interior design, making every project unique with the highest proficiency and care for details. The soul of Inkiostro Bianco is a team of creative professionals, inspired by the passion for the beauty around us, for culture and art. Cooperations with designers and artists contribute to enrich the graphic proposal featuring creations with a unique style and a striking emotional impact.
Pininfarina Architecture
A global icon of Italian style, Pininfarina is recognized for its unparalleled ability to create timeless works based on its values of Tech and Beauty. Pininfarina is based in Italy and has offices worldwide, with a design scope that includes transportation, industrial design, architecture/interiors, and automotive design. Pininfarina Architecture’s most recent architecture and interior design projects span over geographical locations such as Turkey (the Istanbul New Airport Air Traffic Control Tower), The United States (the 1100 Millecento luxury condo in Miami), Brazil (Cyrela, Vitra and Yachthouse, as well as the luxury twin towers in Balneario Camboriu), and Italy (the Juventus Stadium in Turin). It has won several International architecture awards, most recently the 2020 American Architecture Award with Yachthouse, 2020 International Architecture Award for Sixty6, and the 2019 Red Dot Award for the City of Miami Bus Shelter Designs. Based in Turin, with branches in Miami and Shanghai, Pininfarina Architecture works with a Team of 50 professionals - trained at the most prominent academic institutions and research centers in the world - with multidisciplinary backgrounds including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, social sciences and interaction design, bound together through their professional experiences.
Pininfarina Architecture has unveiled a site-specific installation called 'the Cave' at Cersaie 2021, the international exhibition of ceramic tile in Bologna, Italy. More specifically, the Cave was featured within Archincont(r)act initiative, in which ten of the most influential and internationally renowned architecture firms were called to ideate a concept for outdoor spa and wellness.
Exploring the interconnections between physical and mental well-being and the built environment, Pininfarina elaborates on the role of architecture through a space inspired by a cavern, intended as human’s ancestral refuge, a place that fosters meditation and connection with Nature throughout all five senses. With its distinct ecosystem, the Cave provides mindfulness sensations, enhancing a feeling of wellbeing while seamlessly accompanying the users in a place that feels like suspended in time.
The Cave imitates a natural refuge overlooking a green space reproduced by wallpapers designed together with Inkiostro Bianco and inspired to the ‘boscherecce’, eighteenth-century frescoes which are unique in historical buildings of the city of Bologna.
The connection with nature is clearly perceived in all the stylistic choices of the stand, starting from the wood flooring designed by Pininfarina for Corà, characterized by geometrical patterns inspired by natural elements integrated with ceramic components produced by Laminam.
The ceiling is studded with a constellation of ropes of various lengths that recall the incredible spectacle of stalactites, which are slowly but relentlessly formed by the overlapping of small drops of water pervading the rocks, manifesting, in all their power, the incredible uniqueness of natural environments. The selection of furniture was made in collaboration with True Design, presenting a system of modular puffs suitable for outdoor use, which recall the calcareous stones present inside a cavern.
Wallpaper becomes a means of communication that experiments with different languages through images. It offers the opportunity to design an immersive space by creating a link between the conceptual and its practical realisation so that from the visual language it translates into strong emotionality. An impressive installation in cooperation with an internationally-renowned design house gave us the opportunity to express the high communicative and emotional potential of our product.
Inkiostro Bianco means emotion, creativity and innovation.
A workshop of ideas applied to interior design and specialised in the production of continuous surfaces, as well as artistic and customisable decorations: wallpapers, wooden wallcoverings, rugs and other innovative materials. Inkiostro Bianco is able to propose an utterly new outfit to every kind of room, thus offering original and versatile solutions and defining a new type of project planning: innovative creativity made available to interior design, making every project unique with the highest proficiency and care for details. The soul of Inkiostro Bianco is a team of creative professionals, inspired by the passion for the beauty around us, for culture and art. Cooperations with designers and artists contribute to enrich the graphic proposal featuring creations with a unique style and a striking emotional impact.
Pininfarina Architecture
A global icon of Italian style, Pininfarina is recognized for its unparalleled ability to create timeless works based on its values of Tech and Beauty. Pininfarina is based in Italy and has offices worldwide, with a design scope that includes transportation, industrial design, architecture/interiors, and automotive design. Pininfarina Architecture’s most recent architecture and interior design projects span over geographical locations such as Turkey (the Istanbul New Airport Air Traffic Control Tower), The United States (the 1100 Millecento luxury condo in Miami), Brazil (Cyrela, Vitra and Yachthouse, as well as the luxury twin towers in Balneario Camboriu), and Italy (the Juventus Stadium in Turin). It has won several International architecture awards, most recently the 2020 American Architecture Award with Yachthouse, 2020 International Architecture Award for Sixty6, and the 2019 Red Dot Award for the City of Miami Bus Shelter Designs. Based in Turin, with branches in Miami and Shanghai, Pininfarina Architecture works with a Team of 50 professionals - trained at the most prominent academic institutions and research centers in the world - with multidisciplinary backgrounds including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, social sciences and interaction design, bound together through their professional experiences.