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compositions. The three-dimensional functional purpose: it increases the
texture, inverted and rotated, interacts radiator's heat output, enabling high
differently with light, enhancing the thermal performance in both electric
product’s aesthetic appeal. and hydraulic versions, the later powered
“It is an object with a strong visual by an extremely low water content.
identity, generated by two key elements: Available in numerous size options (from
one is the pleating, as it can divide light a minimum of three linear elements to
into two parts and shift it depending on a maximum of twelve in a 2x6 model),
the observer's point of view. The other is Lana can also be accessorized with a towel
the convex shape, which gives the Lana rail, making it suitable for bathroom use.
module its distinctive character,” explains It is customisable with a selection of 16
the architect, whose prototyping studies embossed finishes, featuring a tactile,
began with simple sheets of paper, folded material effect that once again draws
and refolded to achieve the desired pattern. inspiration from the textile world. dw
In addition to its decorative function,
the pleating also offers a technical and www.antrax.it

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