A NEW SENSE OF PRACTICALITY

摘要

It is commonplace to think of finishes in architecture as the final coating of floors, walls, doors and windows or all those separate elements that together characterise the interior and exterior of every building. What would happen though if they were considered as a new material to use for decor and spaces? This month we seek to respond to this intriguing opportunity and offer a new and contemporary perspective on finishes. Thanks to the creativity, research, methods of application and experience of the finest Italian manufacturers, it has become possible to create sophisticated solutions for tailor-made furniture and one-off pieces using integrated systems enriched with elements for customisation. Normally, one begins the design process by dividing the space up with walls and then inserting the various services inside them. Today though we need to think first about what is required and then develop it within the environment, looking for common areas to access various services. This makes it possible to optimise volumes that would otherwise be wasted by rooms containing services that are used for only a few hours a day. The shared objective of the systems of finishing presented is in fact to provide more space and flexibility: in this way, even in spaces undergoing quite small interventions, it is possible to redefine interiors with an extremely rational and refined style. Very often, products offered by manufacturers are the result of years of experience matured in the field and placed at the service of technology, combined with Italian artisan skill and overall this enables complete customisation in terms of dimensions, forms, materials and colours. Another objective of contemporary finishes is that they are viable solutions for both residential and contract projects, that require no less in the way of inspiration, style and expressive power. In line with the most contemporary demands of modern living, each solution is also able to respond to the need for simplicity, speedy application, functionality and durability over time. In fact technical perfection and control of the aesthetic outcome enables new, even revolutionary products to be created. Integrated systems with door jambs, architraves and flush-frames that are applied seamlessly; inlays, coatings and icons of interior decor articulated according to current design standards: old emotions are revived with a modern spirit. In this game of redefinition of stereotypes, materials and their possible use, today the question of finishes is pushed even further, demonstrating that there is nothing that cannot be achieved. It is the virtuous relationship itself between space and design that brings about a new sense of practicality.