Sculptural lighting refers to lighting fixtures that maintain a strong spatial presence even when switched off: they define an area, introduce a recognisable form and alter the relationship between light, furniture and architecture. Their selection, however, should not begin with silhouette alone. A dramatic pendant that causes glare, an oversized floor lamp or a luminous …
Rosso Levanto marble in interior design is recognisable for its dark red to purplish background, crossed by white calcite fractures and, in some selections, green inclusions associated with serpentinite. The word “marble”, however, is primarily a commercial designation: geologically, Rosso Levanto is an ophicalcite breccia, also known as Breccia di Levanto, formed within the Ligurian …
Shou Sugi Ban in interiors is often described as a simple technique for creating black, highly textured wood. The reality is more precise: the correct Japanese term is yakisugi, a traditional process involving the surface charring of sugi boards, Cryptomeria japonica, historically used as cladding in the vernacular architecture of western Japan. Indoors, this surface …
Curved walls in interiors can change the way a home is experienced even before they alter its appearance. A well-placed curve can remove a harsh corner, guide the entrance towards the living area, protect a private zone without completely closing it off, or allow light to move more easily between adjoining spaces. The form only …
