{"product_id":"salvatori-ma-house-marble-decorative-object-sculpture","title":"MA HOUSE - Marble decorative object \/ sculpture (Request Info)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMA House\u003c\/b\u003e is a marble ornament \/ sculpture, design Kengo Kuma.‎\u003cbr\u003eKengo Kuma, an architect with whom we have shared a long and rewarding history.‎ He has a deep passion and respect for natural stone.‎\u003cbr\u003eAnd in fact, his interpretation of home as a special place starts from the very nature of stone itself, and the art of shaping it.‎ Called MA House, it takes its name from the Japanese \"kanji\" sign 間 which refers to absence between elements and how that gap can become an existence that gives form to terms such as relationship or pause.‎\u003cbr\u003eAs such, it was by carving the stone and creating a void to represent the silhouette of a house that MA House was created.‎ With its blend of rounded and sharp arches, in a choice of classic white Bianco Carrara marble or the soft tones of Light Travertine, it is a deceptively simple reimagining of the archetypal idea of home.‎\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stone is a natural material that is procured by extraction, carving it out of the ground.‎ Its expression appears both in its matter or in its absence, as a void within itself\" is how Kengo Kuma explains his approach to the material and his design.‎\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConceived to hold a candle, the idea of a welcoming sanctuary in which the empty space is filled with warmth, is further emphasised.‎\u003cbr\u003eMA House sits in perfect harmony alongside the other miniature homes that make up The Village, a small-scale representation of the wonderfully eclectic and varied global village we inhabit.‎\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Village\u003c\/b\u003e is inspired by Gabriele Salvatori's wish to explore the concept of home within the context of today's global society and reinterpret it through the medium of design, whilst addressing fundamental themes of contemporary living.‎ To recreate the rich and diverse structure of a typical village, we invited a select group of designers from around the world to share their idea of home, each bringing their own inimitable combination of outlooking, culture and background.‎ The result is a fascinating and wonderfully eclectic collection of miniature houses, that, like the global village we inhabit, reflect an extraordinary array of styles and approaches.‎ What links them, however, is the use of natural stone, that enduring and beloved material that has been used since time memorial to construct buildings, art and monuments that provide refuge and inspiration for mankind.‎ From the very first rudimentary dwellings of cavemen and women, it has protected and enveloped us, the very same characteristics we still look for today when we choose our home, our haven.‎ Designers such as Rodolfo Dordoni, Kengo Kuma, Elisa Ossino, John Pawson, Patricia Urquiola, Vincent Van Duysen and Yabu Pushelberg accepted our challenge, each contributing their precious and unique interpretation of the concept of home, expressed in a miniature piece of very special and absolutely original architecture.‎ The Village is a natural continuation of Salvatori's commitment to reinventing the concept of home décor by developing pieces that express \"home\" as a holistic experience that touches all our senses and nurtures our soul.‎\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salvatori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53936834249068,"sku":"Salvatori :","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/9313\/4444\/files\/h_ma-house-salvatori-556251-rel12cc4873.jpg?v=1782155573","url":"https:\/\/trdst.us\/products\/salvatori-ma-house-marble-decorative-object-sculpture","provider":"TRDST.US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}