thomas sandell: marble home with marsotto for marmomacc

'marble home' by thomas sandel for marsotto
photo © alberto parise


marmomacc is an international exhibition of stone design and technology presenting a range of projects realized
with various companies that focus primarily on stone materials and design. most recently, marmomacc decided to
investigate themes of irregularity and exceptional use of natural stone materials by inviting five internationally
well-known designers and companies, to produce projects that highlight the performance of marble through means of
experimental applications.



the pitched roof construction
image © designboom


on the occasion of milan design week 2011, marmomacc gave a presentation of these collaborations,
including that of stockholm-based designer / architect thomas sandell of sandell sandberg. sandell teamed up with
italian marble design manufacturer marsotto on 'marble home'.

the means of the 'marble home' dwelling is derived from the desire to protect oneself in an archetypal space of magical proportions.
the construction features a wooden frame whose walls and roof are offset by 120 identical shingle modules made from
striato olimpico marble. these modules are finished with 'buttons' made in nero marquinia marble.



detail of the wooden frame in relation to the marble shingle modules used to close off the structure
image © designboom


the exhibition entitled 'irregular-exceptional' presented at the triennale di milano was promoted by marmomacc.
it explored principles such as symmetry, rigour, uniformity and predictability, which for decades has ubiquitously
distinguished creativity and production, now seeming as if they are legacies of the past. this is even true of materials today.
distinguished by original characteristics, wood, iron and marble require special attention, specific knowledge and skills
dictated by care and experience. these natural materials are rediscovered today because of their special features
and the irregularity they express in antithesis to uniformity, perfection and governability that for a long time,
dictated the supremacy of artificial materials. other exhibitors included: patricia urquiola with budri;
aldo cibic with grassi pietre: marco piva with lithea by MGM furnari; and manuel aires mateus with pibamarmi.



detail of the marble shingles and wooden frame
image © designboom


marmomacc is an essential event for operators working within all aspects of the stone industry,
from machinery to instrumental products, from blocks to more complex processing, for professionals in construction
and contract sectors as well as designers. this year celebrate's the 46th international exhibition of marmomacc
held from september 21 - 24, 2011 in verona, italy, organized by veronfiere.



installation view of 'marble home' as part of the 'irregular-exceptional' exhibition promoted by marmomacc during milan design week 2011
photo © alberto parise



exhibition view
photo © alberto parise