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Natural marble spa
We may associate spas with marble, but only as a building material, not as part of a treatment. This project, in collaboration with the traditional Italian marble manufacturer Lasa Marmo, explores the potential for recycling and reprocessing marble residues. The result is a set of luxury spa products that play with our perceptions of waste and provoke critical awareness of the waste management challenges related to construction. The fine marble powder inside the soap acts as a natural exfoliant while other stone residues act as massaging and cooling aids.
Company/Institution
Free University of Bolzano
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is located in one of the most fascinating European regions, at the crossroads between the German-speaking and Italian economies and cultures. Its trilingualism in teaching and research, its high level of internationalisation as well as an ideal study environment guaranteed by its excellent facilities are some of the reasons why unibz regularly reaches top positions in national and international rankings.
Country
Italy
Designer(s)
Anna Deporta, Antonia Eichner
Anna Deporta and Antonia Eichner are two young aspiring designers, currently enrolled in the Faculty of Design and Arts at the Free University of Bolzano in Italy. Moving between the practices of visual communication and industrial design, they are blurring borders between them and creating outputs with a holistic approach. Their work is driven by an interdisciplinary approach that explores relevant contemporary topics and seeks to inspire through the beauty of the unknown.