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shape, but this was solved thanks to a
holistic solution consisting of material,
design, technology, and craftsmanship.
Behind the bar, a series of niches for
bottles, with gilded mirrors and glass and
pale gold metal shelves add perspective,
depth and dialogue with the reflective
surfaces to amplify the natural light,
creating effects of light and shade that
change with the passing hours.
The choice of materials tells of a
contemporary design approach that sees
aesthetics and sustainability side by side.
Papered in a wave pattern, the walls meet
the porcelain stoneware surfaces of the
Sensi collection by Florim. Used here in
the sand brown shade and made partly
from recycled glass, this material becomes
a contemporary carpet: around the bar,
as a tribute to the parquet in Milanese
palazzos, the herringbone design is
surrounded by a frame, again in shades
inspired by the grainy texture of the earth.
On the wall next to the bar, a series of
images designed by Vahram Muratyan
rework landmarks in Milan. Each one,
with its combination of bright colours and
stylised shapes is a creative story-telling

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