Grand Angle

The centre piece of the installation at Via Durini, the PAD décor, that Patrick Norguet has created for the Slimtech Take Care collection by Lea Ceramiche.

Composed of two designs, Tamis and Oakland, PAD recreates on large tiles two abstract patterns with uneven and irregular lines, made with 3m x 1m ultra-thin laminated porcelain stoneware. The two decorations frame the perspective sections of the space, brought to life by furniture from Ethimo, and transform traditional cladding into new items of furnishing. Combined with the flooring from the Take Care collection, the PAD surfaces emphasize the expressive potential of the material: its tactility and softness, the iridescent effect with gentle relief of the designs that generate movement and fluidity on the ceramic.

The collaboration with the French designer, which began in 2010, attests to Lea Ceramiche’s ability to sign partnerships with project minded designers and professionals from the international stage, for continuous benchmarking of new and original interpretations of ceramic materials. The know-how of the Modena-based company, as well as continuous research and innovation, has enabled production over the years of top quality products with a unique and recognizable style. Close collaboration with various professionals has also made it possible to convey over time an unconventional use of the ceramic surface.

The PAD and Take Care decorations are made of Slimtech laminated stoneware, 5.5mm thick. The innovative, large, lightweight, durable (fibreglass reinforced), and environmentally friendly tiles, that is ideal for any environment, contemporary interior and large architectural designs, as well as for non-traditional applications such as furniture finishes, kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, doors.