Madera: the soul of wood, nobly expressed
Madera crafts the very essence of wood through the ingenious process of precomposed veneering, resulting in surfaces of captivating visual harmony and inherent sustainability. From flawlessly coordinated color palettes to intricate inlays that whisper stories, each door stands as a genuine tribute to the natural world.
"In western culture, there is a unique and sometimes conflicting relation to greenery and the natural landscape," says Meek. "Once we had more contact with the natural world but as cities urbanized, we became more and more distanced to nature. Gradually, nature became something one should only look at. This undermines a sustainable relationship with the green, complicating appreciation for it."
With the goal of creating new relationships with nature within the city, Meek develops a new typology of urban green, materialised in a new kind of open pavement, where nature is allowed to thrive, in a combination of spontaneous plant growth and carefully chosen plant cultures. "In daily transit it will function as an endpoint," states Meek. "Before entering a house one will move through a green space instead of next to it."
"By applying a new typology of urban greenery I address the conflict of Dutch urban design - the wish to enhance the well-being of the city-inhabitants while developing the urban infrastructure," says Meek. "An open pavement system addresses the increasing need for urban landscapes to cohabitate with residents and the surrounding ecosystem."
Nube. Comfort and style
Brianza-based Nube unveiled its latest upholstered furniture collections, spearheaded by Fabio Fantolino. The focus? Elegant comfort and quintessential Made in Italy craftsmanship.