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WANDERS

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Marcel Wanders Overview

Marcel Wanders is a prominent contemporary designer known for his multidisciplinary work spanning product design, architecture, and interior design. His breakthrough came with the Knotted Chair (1996) for Droog Design. He collaborates with leading European manufacturers such as B&B Italia, Poliform, Moroso, Flos, Boffi, Cappellini, Droog Design, and Moooi (where he is art director and co-owner). Notable projects include the Mondrian Hotel in Miami and Villa Moda in Bahrain. Wanders also co-founded the design-focused property brand yoo and has contributed as editor of the International Design Yearbook 2005. His works are part of major museum collections worldwide.

Design Collections

MINOO Collection

The MINOO collection features a dense arabesque floral pattern with five rotating motifs, creating a dynamic and evolving visual experience. It is designed to evoke joy and lightness, suitable for diverse spaces such as living rooms, kitchens, offices, and bathrooms. The collection includes silkscreen-printed porcelain stoneware tiles sized 20x20 cm, available in eight colors from the Colore&Colore line. Tiles have varying PEI ratings (II to IV) indicating different wear resistance levels, supporting appropriate floor applications. The patchwork installation technique is recommended to maximize aesthetic impact.

CARMEN Collection

Inspired by the purity and brilliance of gold, the CARMEN collection emphasizes luxury through intelligence, imagination, irony, and playful provocation. It features delicate floral motifs symbolizing passion and dreamlike realities. Tiles come in various coatings and colors, including Bianco Extra and Colore&Colore series, suitable for living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. The gold decoration uses 900‰ purity gold, exceeding typical jewelry standards, ensuring superior luxury and durability.

IRIS Collection

The IRIS collection offers evocative floral arabesques creating optical effects and a festive atmosphere. It is available in two variants: Iris 1 with a glossy white background (Bianco Extra) and Iris 2 with a soft beige background (c&c A1). Each variant includes six color options, allowing personalized and elegant interior decoration. Tiles are sized 20x20 cm and decorated with pure gold silkscreen printing.

Technical Specifications and Parameters

Tile sizes primarily 20x20 cm for decorative tiles; complementary sizes include 10x40 cm and 40x40 cm.
Gold decoration uses 900‰ purity gold for enhanced luxury and durability.
PEI ratings range from II to IV, guiding appropriate floor usage based on wear resistance.
Extensive color options enable customization but require careful selection to maintain design harmony.

Applications and Installation Recommendations

Collections are suitable for living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
Patchwork technique is advised for MINOO floor tiles to create dynamic patterns.
Combining Iris 1 and Iris 2 variants allows exploration of subtle design differences.
Consult technical sheets and certifications available online before installation.
Choose tile coatings and colors based on room function to ensure durability and style coherence.

Design Philosophy and Highlights

Wanders’ work bridges product design and architectural interiors, emphasizing creativity and emotional engagement.
MINOO collection enhances spatial experience with rich arabesque floral designs.
CARMEN collection embodies luxurious, imaginative design with symbolic use of gold and floral motifs.
Collaborations with major brands and innovative hospitality concepts underscore Wanders’ influence in contemporary design culture.

Credits and Company Information

The document includes credits for Ceramica Bardelli’s product design (Tommaso Gagliardi), art direction (Christoph Radl, Antonella Provasi), press office, photography, image processing, photolithography, and printing (Tecnografica, 2012). Contact details for Ceramica Bardelli headquarters in Milan, showroom location, and Russian representation are provided, including phone, fax, and email addresses. The official website is www.bardelli.it.

Catalog excerpts

è iniziata con la sua famosa “Knotted Chair”, progettata per Droog Design nel 1996 e diventata ormai un’icona del settore. Negli anni a seguire la sua attività cresce a livello esponenziale e collabora con i più importanti produttori europei di design contemporaneo tra cui B&B Italia, Poliform, Moroso, Flos, Boffi, Cappellini, Droog Design e Moooi di cui è anche art director e co-proprietario. Marcel Wanders si occupa inoltre di progetti d’architettura e di interior design, come il nuovo Mondrian hotel a South Beach, Miami, il nuovo store Villa Moda Flagship nel Bahrain e ha recentemente collaborato...

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MINOO, 7 CARMEN, 21 IRIS 1, 27 IRIS 2, 35 INFORMAZIONI TECNICHE, 43 TECHNICAL INFORMATION INFORMATIONS TECHNIQUES TECHNISCHE INFORMATIONEN INFORMACIÓNES TÉCNICAS ТЕХНИЧЕСКАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ 技术信息

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MINOO Di cosa è lastricata la strada che porta alla felicità? Difficile rispondere così su due piedi. “Minoo” accompagna i nostri passi con il suo tappeto di fitti arabeschi, suscita sempre nuove emozioni con la grazia di cinque diversi motivi che ruotano in un gioco senza fine. Ovunque si posi, “Minoo” crea una nuova dimensione dell’abitare, un labirinto floreale su cui il tempo scorre lieve e la gioia di vivere, d’improvviso, spicca il volo. [MINOO] The road to happiness is paved with...what? Not an easy question to answer off the cuff. “Minoo” accompanies our every step, with its carpet of...

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Living Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A1 (info p. 44/45). MINOO A1 , dettaglio / detail. Cucina / Kitchen Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A1, MINOO D1 (info p. 44/45). Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages Living Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO C4 (info p. 44/45). Ufficio / Office Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A9, MINOO D3 (info p. 44/45).

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In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages MINOO D3 , dettaglio / detail. Bagno / Bathroom Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A1, MINOO D3 (info p. 44/45). Rivestimento /Coating: Colore&Colore A1(cm. 40x40 16”x16”), Colore&Colore D3 (cm. 10x40 - 4”x16”), Clever C&C D3 (cm.1x20 - 2/5x8”). Living Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO C9 (info p. 44/45).

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In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages MINOO C8 , dettaglio / detail. Bagno / Bathroom Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A1, MINOO C8 (info p. 44/45). Rivestimento /Coating: Colore&Colore A1 (cm. 40x40 - 16”x16”). Cucina / Kitchen Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A9, MINOO C9 (info p. 44/45). Bagno / Bathroom Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO C6 (info p. 44/45). Rivestimento / Coating: MINOO C6 (info p. 44/45).

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CARMEN È l’oro zecchino che luccica, più puro dell’oro di un gioielliere. Ma il lusso che qui ci aspettiamo è quello dell’intelligenza, della fantasia, dell’ironia, della sorpresa, della giocosa e tenera provocazione. Della versatilità di un designer che vuole incarnare il ruolo del mago, del giullare, del buffone di corte, dell’alchimista e creare “realtà dove ci sono solo sogni”. La passionale Carmen, incantata da tanto entusiasmo, ha soffiato via dal suo ventaglio un delicato motivo floreale, ispirando una collezione della quale innamorarsi a prima vista e per sempre. [CARMEN] The purity of...

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Living Rivestimento / Coating: CARMEN D1 (info p. 46), CARMEN C8 , dettaglio / detail. Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento /Coating: CARMEN Bianco Extra (info p. 46), Colore&Colore C8 (cm. 10x40 - 4”x16”). Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages Cucina / Kitchen Rivestimento / Coating: CARMEN Bianco Extra (info p. 46). Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento / Coating: CARMEN C6 (info p. 46), Colore&Colore C6 (cm. 10x40 - 4”x16” / cm. 2,5x40 - 1”x16). Pavimento / Floor: Colorado C6 (cm. 40x40 - 16”x16”).

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IRIS 1 Parafrasando lo stesso Wanders, come la moda veste i nostri corpi, così la ceramica veste le nostre case. Se fosse per Iris, tutte le pareti sfoggerebbero evocativi arabeschi floreali, effetto ottico, puro divertimento, festa senza fine e confini della decorazione. E per ognuna ci sarebbe un colore (ce ne sono sei, per accontentarla), messo in risalto da un fondo bianco immacolato e brillante. [IRIS 1] To paraphrase Wanders himself, tiles clothe our homes as fashion clothes our selves. If it were down to Iris, every wall would flaunt evocative floral arabesques, optical effects, pure entertainment,...

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Cucina / Kitchen Rivestimento / Coating: IRIS 1 D1 (info p.47). IRIS 1 D3, dettaglio / detail Cucina / Kitchen Rivestimento / Coating: IRIS 1 Nero, IRIS 1 D1, IRIS 1 C6, IRIS 1 C8, IRIS 1 C9, IRIS 1 D3 (info p. 47). Cucina / Kitchen Rivestimento / Coating: IRIS 1 Nero (info p. 47), Nero Extra (cm. 20x20 - 8”x8”). Pavimento / Floor: Terradiluna TL1 (cm. 50x50 - 20”x20”). Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages Living Rivestimento / Coating: IRIS 1 C8 (info p. 47) Colore&Colore C8 (cm. 10x40 - 4”x16”)....

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IRIS 2 Posando delicatamente gli arabeschi di Iris su un morbido beige, ecco apparire una collezione gemella di indiscutibile grazia ed eleganza. Un invito a scoprire le sottili differenze tra le due e ad esprimere una preferenza. Ma non fa parte del gioco, qualche piccola o grande discussione sulla scelta della stoffa con la quale foderare i nostri nidi e mettere in luce i nostri arredi? Fashion & design victims, welcome. [IRIS 2] Placing Iris’ arabesques on a soft beige background gives life to a twin collection of undeniable grace and elegance: an invitation to discover the subtle differences...

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