C ibic → W orkshop

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The sculpture, represented by a large fountain cleverly illuminated by Luceplan, consists of a large tank and a central wall on which ten elephant heads are fixed, through which water flows out.Made of ceramic, the plastic shapes of the animals recall the ancient tradition where the water source was expressed through the depiction of wild animals.Water and ceramic, two closely connected elements: the mixture of clay, sand and natural substances gives rise to the porcelain stoneware thanks to the precise mixing with water.

The central structure that receives the ceramic shapes is entirely covered with Slimtech, the latest in ceramic materials. The large slabs, only 3.5mm thick and characterized by oversized formats up to a maximum of 3 m x 1 m, in the milk shade version, cover the tank providing a cement effect.

Slimtech in the LeaLab version is visible on both sides of the vertical block: the new Lea Ceramiche project that makes it possible to print any kind of image on the laminated porcelain slab: the delicate patterns designed by Cibicworkshop lend movement to the surface to create a three-dimensional effect.

Elephountain experiments the multiple applications of ultra-thin slab.
The e06 spotlights by Luceplan accent the fountain and panels with a few touches of warm light, to underscore and enhance the qualities of the materials in an almost theatrical atmosphere.