Mater by Patricia Urquiola

Mater – name that comes from materia, matter in Italian, which recalls the earth used to realise the neutral bases of the collection – is a project where glaze becomes the true protagonist, being applied with an innovative glazing technique which allowed for the creation of a tactile effect with great visual impact. It is an industrial collection able to convey the same sensations of an artisanal product, suitable for residential and commercial spaces, indoor and outdoor.

Awards

Best of Year Awards 2023

Sustainability

Mater respects the environment and it doesn’t contain V.O.C.

Uni Beige, Segno Blu

Mater in produced in porcelain stoneware in the sizes 15x60 cm, 60x60 cm and 120x120 cm, available in a basic version with neutral background in the colours Uni Beige and Uni Moka. Starting from these two modules, the collection develops into six variants carachterised by a glossy finish and a decorative pattern, Segno. Combined with Uni Beige it creates Segno Bianco, Segno Blu and Segno Terra, on Uni Moka it gives birth to Segno Nero, Segno Verde and Segno Ocra.

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Mater by Patricia Urquiola

Segno Terra

Patricia Urquiola

Patricia Urquiola, Spanish architect and designer, but Italian at heart, joined the Mutina team in 2008. She designed numerous collections, including Déchirer, Bas-Relief, Azulej, Tierras, Déchirer XL, Celosia, El Lobo, Mater, Chamotte e Jali.

“The collection was inspired by the floor in Mutina’s meeting room. Massimo and I wanted to reinterpret that artisanal element. So, we started this journey full of empathy and discoveries. In fact, Mater is made of technology, experimentation, craftsmanship to the eye and to the touch.”

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