Project Overview:
The document presents Aplomb, a design project by Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere, developed at the Foscarini idea factory. The project aims to create a slim, graceful form using concrete—a material traditionally perceived as heavy and massive in architecture and construction. This represents a technological and conceptual challenge resolved through elegance and linearity.

Design Concept:
Aplomb is a small lamp suspended in air, inspired by a plumb line, which gives the lamp its name. It features an original, strong, and concrete character. The lamp’s design emphasizes a delicate balance between two extremes: an incredibly thin stem and a pleasantly rough, raw texture. This contrast highlights both the materiality and elegance of concrete in a novel way.

Material Innovation and Technical Specifications:
The first development step involved identifying a concrete mix fluid enough to be poured into very thin molds while ensuring maximum resistance to impact and heat once hardened. The result is a compact and elegant lamp with optimal mechanical properties despite its slender form. The concrete mixture is specially formulated to flow into molds with very reduced thicknesses, guaranteeing durability and robustness.

Versatility and Application:
Aplomb is a versatile lighting instrument designed to create compositions and evoke emotions in any environment. Its reduced dimensions allow it to be used alone (e.g., on a table), in a row to illuminate a surface, or in compositions at different heights. The lamp’s personality is enhanced by the choice of colors, achieved by adding pigments directly into the cement mix. Available colors include grey (emphasizing materiality), white (highlighting elegance), and brown (adding a warm and intense note). This versatility makes Aplomb suitable for diverse domestic and contract settings.

Project Narrative and Accessibility:
The document invites readers to learn more about the project’s story directly from Paolo and Luca via the Foscarini website (www.foscarini.com), emphasizing the creative process and emotional engagement behind the design.

Summary of Key Points:

• Material Challenge: Using concrete in a new way to achieve a slim, elegant form.
• Technical Solution: Development of a fluid concrete mix pourable into thin molds with high resistance to impact and heat.
• Design Features: Suspended lamp inspired by a plumb line, with a thin stem and rough texture.
• Color Options: Grey, white, and brown pigments added to cement to vary personality and suit different environments.
• Versatility: Usable alone, in rows, or in compositions at various heights for domestic or contract use.
• Project Origin: Conceived at Foscarini’s idea factory, reflecting innovation and emotional design.