Technological marble

#121 Mixing traditional materials, Italian craftsmanship and modern technology is the focus of Clique Editions, a brand founded by Claudio Larcher and Filippo Protasoni. #salone2015

The Clique brand was created when designers Claudio Larcher and Filippo Protasoni – along with T&D Robotics which supplies robots for art projects and replacement restoration – decided to bring the two distant worlds of traditional materials/Italian craftsmanship and electrical/electronic devices together.

Filippo Protasoni, Chic hera. Postazione di ricarica fissa e mobile per smartphone o tablet. La componente di ricarica può essere separata dalla base per essere riposizionata a seconda delle esigenze. In marmo di Carrara e sughero. — **Top**: Filippo Protasoni, Coulisse.Suspended bluetooth speaker. The wire suspension geometry allows adjustment of the speaker height. In Carrara marble and customized fabric. **Above**: Filippo Protasoni, Chic hera. Charging station for fixed and mobile smartphones/tablets. The charging component can be separated from the base and repositioned according to customer needs. In Carrara marble and cork

The second collection presented in via Ventura focuses on a single material – Carrara marble (from MGI – Marmi e Graniti d’Italia Sicilmarmi) – small objects and attention to the single detail. Aided by cutting-edge robotic technology (from T&D Robotics), the designers managed to overcome the production limitations of marble and generate a collection that might even be mass produced.

All the designs have a technological heart (from LED lighting to WiFi and Bluetooth speakers).

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Claudio Larcher, Din. A digital clock exploiting the transparency of the marble is supported by a trinket tray. In Carrara marble and cork

Claudio Larcher, Apollo.A domed WiFi modem cover that reduces electromagnetic waves and elegantly disguises the technological device. In Carrara marble, beech wood and cork

Filippo Protasoni, Asola. Table lamp with indirect light using LED equipment and a USB port for charging smartphones, tablets and other devices. In Carrara marble

April 14–19, 2015
Clique Editions
via Ventura 5, Milano

Marble matters– exploring Carrara’s legacy

Sixteen young international architects took part in two intensive training days in Carrara, organized by FUM Academy and YACademy, featuring visits to the marble quarries and a design workshop focused on the use of the material.