florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces

florim introduces sensivenezia, a tactile porcelain stoneware collection that reinterprets classic venetian terrazzo for contemporary architecture.

mariana rodrigues October 12, 2026 3 min

FLORIM AND MATTEO THUN & PARTNERS EXPAND THE SENSI NARRATIVE

Florim captures the atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon in SensiVenezia, a tactile porcelain stoneware collection. Designed by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana, the series translates the city’s textures and visual memory into surfaces defined by material depth, channeling Carlo Scarpa’s compositional sensitivity references across twelve nuanced tones. Building on the sensory lineage of Sensi and SensiTerre, the collection reinterprets traditional Venetian terrazzo for modern spatial design, bringing historic craftsmanship into contemporary architecture through large-format slabs.

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 1 — Florim’s SensiVenezia series | all images courtesy of Florim

SENSIVENEZIA WEAVES MATERIAL culture AND SPATIAL PERCEPTION

Marking a new chapter in the ongoing partnership between the brand and architects Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana, SensiVenezia explores the relationship between material, color, and space. Rooted in Italy’s landscapes and material culture, the collaboration pairs technical precision with regional heritage to translate Venetian craftsmanship into refined ceramic surfaces. Across the entire Sensi ecosystem, sensory experience serves as the foundational principle, blending memory, craft, and technology into a unified architectural language.

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 2 — SensiVenezia explores spatial perception through a nuanced interplay of material, color, and vision

CHROMATIC PORTRAIT OF VENICE CRAFTED FOR CONTEMPORARY SPACES

The SensiVenezia collection features a palette of twelve distinct colors named after iconic Venetian sites, including Arsenale, Fenice, Rialto, and Giudecca. Drawing from the city’s architecture, canals, and surrounding lagoon, these earthy tones are offered in two distinct surface finishes: a uniform matte that creates visual continuity, and a soft finish that enhances tactile depth with subtle marble and glass highlights.

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 3 — marble and natural stone graphics translate twelve key venetian sites into porcelain

Designed for residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces, the porcelain stoneware collection comes in 9 mm and 20 mm thicknesses, with modular sizes and large-format slabs up to 120×120 cm. These large formats minimize joint lines to create continuous, enveloping surfaces that highlight the graphic rhythm of Venetian terrazzo. Completing the range is Scacchiera, a 30×30 cm mesh-mounted decorative element whose geometric layout forms a textile-like pattern. Underneath, a porphyry-effect body incorporates fine, medium, and large aggregates with subtle opalescent points that catch the light, adding material depth echoing time-worn stone.

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 4 — a contemporary reinterpretation of historic venetian craft and material culture

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 5 — fine, medium, and large aggregates offer varied interpretations of terrazzo, from dense layouts to expressive compositions

florim_sensivenezia_designboom_12 — venetian terrazzo and carlo scarpa’s composition, articulated in large-format florim ceramics

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 6 — shaping spatial perception through a precise balance of color and material

florim channels venice’s textures and visual memory into tactile terrazzo surfaces - 7 — a chromatic portrait of Venice, spanning grand architecture, reflected lagoon light, and quiet island landscapes

project info:

name: SensiVenezia

company: Florim | florim_ceramiche

designers: Matteo Thun | @matteothun and Benedetto Fasciana | @benedettofasciana