Principe Amedeo 5

Lea Ceramiche has always stood out for its skilful use of ceramic material and for products with a distinctive character: surface solutions inspired both by natural materials and by styles and periods from the past, creating a well-balanced combination of contemporary design and tradition.

One example is Mauk, a special format from the Basaltina Stone Project collection in laminated porcelain stoneware, selected for the bathroom surfaces of an elegant office building at 5 Via Principe Amedeo in Milan. The building was created through the architectural redevelopment of what, in 1850, was the headquarters of the American Consulate and is owned by Covivio, Europe’s fourth-largest real estate company, listed on Euronext Paris and Borsa Italiana.

Designed by Vittorio Grassi Architetto & Partners, the project involved the restoration and extension of the interiors while respecting the historic building and providing the spaces with a high degree of flexibility and versatility to accommodate 500 workstations across five floors, covering a total area of approximately 9,000 sqm. From the conservative restoration of the building to the introduction of contemporary elements, such as the terrace and transparent glass volume on the top floor or the internal courtyard transformed from a parking area into a garden, the “Principe Amedeo 5” project establishes a balanced dialogue between the historic structure and new architectural interventions.

For the bathroom surfaces too, in keeping with the overall design concept, the choice of Mauk responds precisely to both stylistic and functional requirements. The collection is made from Lea Ceramiche’s Slimtech laminated porcelain stoneware, the result of an innovative technology that has redefined the traditional concept of the tile, allowing for ultra-light modules, 3.5 mm thick in this case, and oversized formats up to 3 x 1 m. Lightweight and easy to cut and install, in the case of Mauk the original slab is divided into diamond- and trapezoid-shaped modules; once installed, the repetition of these cuts creates a three-dimensional effect that engages with the past and recalls the sophistication of traditional parquet floors. Mauk brings elegance and style to surfaces while ensuring functionality, resistance and outstanding design versatility.