“Metamorphic”: Cosentino and Tom Dixon Team Up for Milan Design Week 2023

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On display during Milan Design Week, “Metamorphic” by Cosentino and Tom Dixon challenged conventional interpretations of bathroom design by reimagining a traditionally functional space by transforming it into a sculptural place of refuge and contemplation.

Spanish surface design specialists Cosentino and world-renowned British designer Tom Dixon came together for Milan Design Week 2023 to create “Metamorphic”, an architectural installation that challenged the perception of the bathroom as a purely functional, hidden space.

Brought to life with Dekton®, an ultracompact stone, “Metamorphic” showcased the versatility, sustainability, and durability of this innovative material. Inspired by Tom Dixon’s fascination with new methods of modular construction and deep understanding of the properties of Dekton®, the sculptural installation featured four modules of varying sizes that showcased a new vision for the bathroom as a focal point of interior architecture. “Metamorphic” aimed to take visitors on a journey through a modular world with surreal shapes and the dramatic effect of water, sound, and light.

“I’ve long been fascinated by prefabricated bathrooms inserted into buildings as modules, which was the departure point and initial inspiration behind ” Metamorphic”’. After visiting the Dekton® production facility in Spain, I was enthralled by the innovation and sustainability of the material. The durability and beauty of Dekton® allowed me to create a unified and seamless 3D installation – almost as if it was carved out of stone. The result showcases the bathroom as a practical place of refuge and awakens the opportunity for these spaces to be more expressive and heroic,” said Tom Dixon.

The sole collection used to create the installation was the new Dekton® Pietra Kode, which reinterprets the timeless beauty of three classic Italian stones: Vicenza, Travertine and Ceppo di Gré. The five colourways featured – Grafite, Sabbia, Ceppo, Nebbia and Marmorio – conveyed the look and natural texture of classic Italian stone.

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