Outdoor
Mirach – Andromeda Series
In the history of the Western world, from the spiritual-temporal unity of the Middle Ages, we have arrived at a condition in which the collective and the individual are separated: a fragmentation of the psyche, once whole and now divided into many parts. The evolution of technology and industry has made ready-to-use products widely accessible, as a consequence this has also affected people’s perception of the cause-and-effect relationship behind the products we consume, as if what we rely on has no connection to a prior condition. We live in a fragmented state, where the individual perceives themselves as separate from the environment that hosts them. The waste generated by consumption - whether tangible or symbolic - is the visible residue of this separation: fragments of a lost unity. This project questions the technical and stylistic possibilities of reuniting these fragments. By using only scraps collected from bins and leftover slabs, Plasma-f has been searching for a form that attempts a coherent cohesion of matter, transforming waste into an aesthetic proposal. A gesture of reconciliation between what is consumed and what remains.
PLASMA-f is a Milan-based furniture brand that focuses on the technique through simple form. Founded in early 2023 by architect and self-taught designer Alberto Smaldone,PLASMA-f creates furniture that balances complexity and simplicity, acting as a bridge between craftsmanship and design. We believe in the importance of circularity as well as in the role of the artisan within contemporary society. By fostering an ongoing dialogue between the artisan and the designer's creative process, we set out in search of a truth.
Frigerio Marmi e Graniti is a family business based between the hills of Brianza and Lake Annone, which has been active for over 50 years in the artisanal processing of marble, granite, natural stone and synthetic materials. Founded in 1972, today the company is a point of reference for architects, designers and brands in the high-end furniture and design sector. We define ourselves as contemporary artisans: we combine the experience of “know-how” with advanced technologies to meet the needs of a constantly evolving market. Our production ranges from custom-made kitchens and bathrooms to countertops, cladding, flooring, furnishing accessories and custom solutions for interior design.