Urbietorbi Cube Plate
CUBE PLATE
CUBE PLATE
Designed by Valentino Marengo
Cube plate concrete dish, designed by valentino marengo in 2014. Cube plate is inspired by the tradition of visual illusions called anamorphosis.
In this product, the designer has transformed the linear image of a cube in a shallow hexagonal dish, but if you look at the dish from a certain perspective the cube reappears, this time as a solid.
DESIGNER
VALENTINO MARENGO
Born in Torino (Italy) in 1968. In 1990 he graduated from Fine Arts School in Torino and in 2002 he got a Master in Product Design at the Domus Academy in Milan. He has shown his works of art in Italy and in Greece and others countries. He has worked as product designer for the Italian design firm Pininfarina Extra for which he has designed, among other products, the concept of the Olympic torch for the winter Olympic games of Torino 2006.
Some of his design projects have been awarded or been published in magazines in Greece and abroad. In Greece he works both as visual artist and designer, he has collaborated as stage designer with the National theatre of Athens, the National theatre of Northern Greece, Amore (Notos) theatre and other theaters.
As graphic designer he has designed the new logotype for the Greek National Opera. He is a collaborator of the Museum Benaki for which he designs and produces objects for the art shops.Recently he started a collaboration with the Italian furniture company Riva 1920 for which he has designed the urban bench Landmark.
Some of these benches have been installed at the Lido di Jesolo (Venice, Italy). At the present moment he his involved in the design of new products for Greek and foreign companies.
INFORMATION
PRODUCTION
Made in Greece
BRAND
Urbietorb
PRODUCT TYPE
Plate
DESIGNER
Valentino Marengo
SHAPE
Hexagonal
USE
Interior
DIMENSION
- Height : 370 mm
- Width : 400 mm
APPEARANCE
Every piece may exhibit color variations on its surface, as well as among other pieces of the same product or sample products. The concrete surface exhibits surface voids that are caused by the air. This is a natural property of concrete. This is only visible on the external side of the plate.
PACKAGING
- Size : 51x51x29 cm
- Weight : 6 kg
WEIGHT
4.5 kg
COLLECTION
Cube
PROPERTIES
- Our company specializes in the production of concrete design elements. The raw material that we use is a unique reinforced mixture of cement, additives enhancers, glass fiber and special aggregates. UHPC.(ultra high performance concrete). The durability of concrete is known from the building construction. However the untreated concrete is not ideal to construct functional object.
- Concrete is porous, so it absorbs and smudges easily. So, in order to be waterproof and protected from unwanted stains, is necessary the treatment and the sealing of the surface.
- Cube plate is protected with a waterproofing system over the surface, consisting of specific varnishes in four stages, which achieves the best result while also does not affect the natural appearance and the texture of concrete.
BASIC COLORS
AFTER CARE
- Each design object that is made of concrete, acquires value thanks to its uniqueness, its character, its aspect.
- By the selection of concrete, it will be supposed in advance that we have to respect its nature. We will be ready to make reprocesses in our habits. In order to its ageing will be done smoothly, we will attend it as much as it needs, without deterioration.
- Although the concrete is a very hard material, it could break like a marble or a stone or ceramic. For this reason avoid the\ impact of heavy objects directly onto the concrete surface.
- Please follow the instructions below to ensure the best possible maintenance of the product you selected.
- The stain protection top layer is strong enough for the usual daily usage.
- We recommend, not rubbing the surfaces with sharp objects like wire, metal objects or tools and hard sponges. The frequent use of those objects could wears out the sealing. The surface is cleanable and resistant from stain.
- If you pour colored liquids, we recommend removing them with water before they dry, so you don't have to rub it excessively later. Always use soft sponges and common detergents for cleaning. Avoid strong detergents. Avoid the pouring of acids, solvents or alcohol, however if so, remove them with water in reasonable time. The frequent use of such kind of liquids could corrode the sealing. For the better maintenance we recommend to apply a wax time to time.