Iroko
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Product • By Edoardo Milesi & Archos • Iroko bench
Iroko bench
The bench, inspired by sailboat decks, is crafted entirely from iroko wood, chosen for its exceptional resistance to weather and salt. The supporting structure consists of a rigid frame with solid wood crossbars, ensuring stability and strength, while the seat is composed of iroko slats aligned longitudinally.
The slats, with a thickness of around 20 mm, are spaced evenly, with joints filled with black elastomeric rubber. This material, commonly used on naval decks, is chosen for its elastic and waterproof properties, which allow it to absorb the wood’s thermal expansions, preventing cracks and deformations. The rubber layer is about 5 mm thick, designed to maintain optimal flexibility without compromising the overall rigidity of the... More
Product • By Sovet Italia • Slim outdoor
Slim outdoor
The versatile collection of tables, coffee tables, console and benches for the outdoor space, recognized for its design and technology, introduces a new way of interpreting outdoor furniture making it distinctive and functional thanks to its aesthetic minimalism and the fine finishes offered, ranging from iroko, teak wood to ceramics. More
Project • By Gariselli Associati • Shops
Florist Nontiscordardime
An old gas station on the boundaries of the city to distribute fuel after a long journey or for who had to leave for somewhere.
A skinny architecture, transformed into a macro advertising signs. Still performing its function as a distributor, no more fuel, but of poetry and emotions.
The renovated building is located in the city of Reggio Emilia, on the main traffic street of the city, in a residential area.
This area has the connotation of commercial axis, over time has become an urban fabric for the relationship between citizens.
Like all buildings in this climate zone has to respond to the need for good quality waterproofing, thermal insulation and solar shading.
The planning included an expansion and a change of use. Th... More