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Wanders

Product catalog summary

Introduction to Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders is a prominent contemporary designer and artist known for his innovative furniture, architectural, and interior design projects. He gained early recognition with the Knotted Chair (1996) and has collaborated with major European brands such as Alessi, Flos, and Swarovski. Wanders is co-owner and art director of Moooi and has completed notable projects including the Kameha Grand Hotels and the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel. His work is internationally acclaimed and held in prestigious museum collections.

Design Collections Overview

The document details several ceramic tile collections designed by Wanders, each combining artistic inspiration with technical innovation:

EVE Collection: Inspired by mythical gardens, this collection features agile grille patterns supporting lush greenery motifs. Tiles are hand-decorated with a matte finish, available in five color variants, sized 40x40 cm with 8 mm thickness. The collection supports versatile installation patterns and is suitable for various interior spaces.
SOFIA Collection: Characterized by intricate ornamental motifs derived from historical weaving techniques, SOFIA tiles create a three-dimensional visual effect. Made of glazed white porcelain stoneware, tiles measure 50x50 cm with 10 mm thickness and come in five matte color variants. Each tile is unique due to laser-engraved silicone roller press manufacturing, enabling dynamic overall layouts.
MINOO Collection: Featuring dense arabesque patterns in five motifs, MINOO tiles are silkscreen printed on white glazed stoneware with a matte background. Tiles are 20x20 cm and 7 mm thick, supplied mixed for patchwork installation, and available in eight colors from the Colore&Colore line.
CARMEN and IRIS Collections: These collections incorporate pure gold silkscreen decoration (900‰ purity) on 20x20 cm tiles. CARMEN emphasizes passion and playful provocation with floral motifs, while IRIS offers floral arabesques and optical effects in six colors on glossy Bianco Extra or beige backgrounds.

Technical Specifications and Certifications

All collections have standardized tile sizes and thicknesses to ensure compatibility.
Manufacturing techniques include laser engraving, hand decoration, double firing, and high-purity gold silkscreening, enhancing uniqueness and aesthetic quality.
Products hold CE certification and contribute to LEED environmental standards.
Technical charts, certifications, and detailed product information are accessible via the official website.

Installation and Layout Recommendations

EVE collection offers multiple modular installation configurations (modules 1 to 8) for diverse pattern creation.
MINOO is designed for patchwork installation, mixing patterns and colors to create dynamic floor designs.
SOFIA and other collections emphasize the uniqueness of each tile to produce varied and evolving overall layouts.
Attention to coating types and spatial arrangement is critical to achieve the intended emotional and sensory effects.

Design Philosophy and Best Practices

The collections blend artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design, excavating historical motifs and reinterpreting them for modern interiors.
Poetic narratives highlight the emotional and experiential impact of the tiles, encouraging designers to consider light, shadow, and spatial dynamics.
Multilingual presentation reflects the international appeal and cultural depth of the collections.
Careful selection of tile variants and colors is recommended to align with interior design goals and personal preferences.
Use of certified products ensures compliance with industry standards and supports sustainable building practices.

Additional Information

Contact details for Ceramica Bardelli and its Russian representation are provided.
Art direction and photography credits are acknowledged.
The document serves as both an artistic catalog and a technical guide, bridging creative inspiration with practical implementation.

Summary

This document offers a comprehensive artistic and technical overview of Marcel Wanders’ ceramic tile collections, emphasizing their unique design, craftsmanship, and versatile applications. It provides essential specifications, installation guidance, and certification details to assist professionals in achieving innovative and emotionally resonant interior environments.

Catalog excerpts

MARCEL WANDERS La notorietà di Marcel Wanders in MARCEL WANDERS first became famous as an artist with his iconic Knotted Chair, designed for Droog Design in 1996. In the years that followed, he worked with some of the most important contemporary design producers in Europe, including (among many others), Alessi, Flos, KLM, Swarovski, Puma, Droog Design and Moooi, of which he is art director and co-owner. Among the most significant architecture and interior design projects are the Kameha Grand Hotel in Zurich and Bonn, the Mondrian South Beach Hotel in Miami, the Quasar Istanbul Residences and...

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EVE, 7 SOFIA, 25 MINOO, 39 CARMEN, 51 IRIS, 55 INFORMAZIONI TECNICHE, 67 TECHNICAL INFORMATION INFORMATIONS TECHNIQUES TECHNISCHE INFORMATIONEN INFORMACIÓNES TÉCNICAS ТЕХНИЧЕСКАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ 技术信息 EVE, INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS EVE, SCHÉMAS DE POSE EVE, VERLEGESCHEMAS EVE, ESQUEMAS DE COLOCACIÓN EVE, СХЕМА УКЛАДКИ EVE,

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EVE Stupefatta bellezza che non dura lo spazio di un mattino. Agili grate tracciano perfette diagonali sulle quali il verde poggia rigoglioso, i fiori sbocciano freschi nell’alba umida e si abbeverano durante il giorno a sorgenti sconosciute. Giardino aereo, mosso dal vento, dove il sole è libero di filtrare tra il fogliame, disvelare la nostra intimità o lasciarla celata nell’ombra. Giardino di Babilonia, leggendaria meraviglia del mondo antico, così a lungo immaginata da aver reso certa per sempre la sua esistenza. Giardino dell’Eden, terrestre paradiso, nel quale Eve ha forse trovato ispirazione...

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Living Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 4 (info p. 68). Contract Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 2 (info p. 68). Living Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 5 (info p. 68).

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages A fianco / Opposite page Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 1 (info p. 68). In questa pagina / This page EVE 5 , dettaglio / detail. Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 5 (info p. 68).

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Cucina / Kitchen Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 3 (info p. 68). Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 3 (info p. 68).

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Nelle pagine precedenti /On the-previous'pages In quesiapagina/This page Ajutnco / Opposite page Bagno / Bathroom EVE 4, dettaglio / detail. Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento / Coating: EVE 4 (info p. 68). Pavimento / Flooring: EVE 5 (info p. 68).

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SOFIA L’essenziale è visibile ai nostri occhi, eppure ci disorienta. Procediamo con una certa cautela sulle trame fitte di un tappeto tessuto dalle esperte mani di un artigiano dello stupore. Riconosciamo il tenace lavoro di scavo che ha riportato alla luce motivi ornamentali di epoche lontane per combinarli in un gioco di sovrapposizioni e trasparenze. Constatiamo gli effetti dell’inedito esercizio di trasformazione di superfici prima familiari in una vertiginosa esperienza tridimensionale. Dopo aver incontrato Sofia, siamo sempre, ma non saremo più gli stessi. [SOFIA] Our eyes can perceive...

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Living Pavimento / Flooring: SOFIA 4 (info p. 69). SOFIA 5 , dettaglio / detail. Cucina / Kitchen Pavimento / Flooring: SOFIA 5 (info p. 69). Bagno / Bathroom Pavimento / Flooring: SOFIA 3 (info p. 69).

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page Camera da letto / Bedroom Pavimento / Flooring: SOFIA 2 (info p. 69). SOFIA 1 , dettaglio / detail. Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages Contract Pavimento / Flooring: SOFIA 3 (info p. 69). A fianco / Opposite page Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento e pavimento / Covering and floor: SOFIA 2 (info p. 69). Living Pavimento / Flooring: SOFIA 1 (info p. 69). Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento / Covering : SOFIA 4 (info p. 69).

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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 dense...

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Nelle pagine precedenti / On the previous pages In questa pagina / This page Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages Living Rivestimento / Covering: MINOO C8 (info p. 70/71). MINOO A1 , dettaglio / detail. Living Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO C4 (info p. 70/71). A fianco / Opposite page Bagno / Bathroom Rivestimento /Coating: MINOO A1 (info p. 70/71). Living Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A1 (info p. 70/71).

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In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page Nelle pagine seguenti / Next pages MINOO C6 , dettaglio / detail. Bagno / Bathroom Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO C6 (info p. 70/71). Rivestimento / Coating: MINOO C6 (info p. 70/71). Living Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO C9 (info p. 70/71).

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In questa pagina / This page A fianco / Opposite page MINOO D3 , dettaglio / detail. Ufficio / Office Pavimento / Flooring: MINOO A9, MINOO D3 (info p. 70/71).

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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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