Sedimentary
rocks are formed through the compression and consolidation of fragments —
or clasts — of pre-existing minerals and stones, shaped and bound
together over time by geological forces.Surprisingly, the CHROMA’s
MERSUS process mirrors this natural formation, forging unexpected
connections between nature and technology, past and present, the organic
and the man-made.
Inspired by this analogy, the project proposes a
collection of objects that evoke monolithic architecture— structures
that, in prehistoric times, were composed by assembling diverse stones
into imposing and symbolic forms.
The aim is to highlight both the expressive potential of the material and the innovation of the production process.
The
pieces in the collection are designed using an additive approach, with
the goal of minimising material usage. The components of the objects are
arranged within the slab using a nesting technique, allowing for
optimal use of resources while significantly reducing off-cuts.
