A modular storage system inspired by rhythm and (a)symmetry, designed for the Italian brand MOGG. The pieces are composed of iron rod in burnished or titanium finishing, with glass shelves in bronze or green reflective finish. The simple structure utilises the industrial processing of the cadenced rod, in diverse diameters, according to a rhythmic partition. The essential volume is delineated thanks to the match of straight lines: the rhythm is punctuated by the rods positioned at different intervals on a seemingly rigorous structure within which the books and the inserted objects complete the shape by writing new compositions from time to time. Discover more on : mogg.it

A suspension lighting system inspired by rhythm and (a)symmetry, designed for the Italian brand MOGG. Honoring the archetypal essence of the chandelier, while breaking free from its constraints, this unbound light is inviting you to lose yourself in a rhythm of shadows and reflections. In this dialog of both form and illumination, it stands as a symbol of the untamed, casting a glow that transforms the ordinary. Discover more on : mogg.it

The art direction of a second-hand market that invites people to look at things with a new perspective in order to give them a second life, supporting awareness of environmental protection and embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle. The market days also host a variety of meetings, exhibitions and performances where diverse people will present their alternatives relating to a less impactful lifestyle and workshops related to sustainability. Discover more on other Art Direction projects, and Remira Market on : remiramarket.com

Special events
In an era in which human beings finally seem aware of the impact they have on the world that surrounds them, reducing waste to zero (or close) becomes a priority in all areas of life. We strongly believe in the importance of cultivating both an inclusive and aware community. Remira CLAB collects experiences, people and content with the aim of investigating environmental and social issues. We encourage everyone to participate, by reservation, to all the lectures and workshops, held by experts, artisans and change-makers.

The direction of a creative lab, aiming to create points of reflection through projects in the dream sphere for an increasingly conscious culture of living. Starting from ONIRO Group’s identity, ONIRO Lab’s aim is to investigate the multiple facets of the world of dreams through different disciplines, starting from the current psychological/cognitive research but also its expressions in the creative world (literature, visual arts, cinema, etc). Discover more on : onirogroup.it

A novel pain treatment centre located in the city of Ioannina, in the north of Greece. The centre’s approach, under the guidance of Dr Patty Gatziani, Algiatrist and specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, aims to comfort and manage pain, placing focus on educating patients to acquire body awareness and improve their lifestyle.

For this special project CTRLZAK was asked to come up with a solution that would make patients feel at home. Working in this direction the industrial character of the building was transformed in a contemporary loft-like dwelling separated by mobile walls of thick curtains. Re-Live is a special place created with human awareness at its’ core reflecting a concept that goes beyond symptomatic treatment and becomes a learning space that can treat the body and comfort the mind.

A piece of artistic design that is as iconic as it is ironic. Since ancient times people have come up with ways to safekeep their most precious possessions. Centuries ago in Greece and Rome, Egypt and even China containers with intricate mechanisms were devised all with one purpose: safeguard their content. Safes and vaults are still used nowadays and are now more intricate and complex than ever, even though the basic concept is still unchanged.

Our research on the subject took the object’s concept a step further questioning the actual role of a safe. Protection of valuables is an important issue but what is valuable and what is not is something that is decided by the people who place it inside a safe. The Precious project puts in evidence the valuable contents for everyone to see creating containers that are as valuable as the objects ‘hidden’ within them. It is up to the owner to decide what he wants to hide in plain sight. Discover more on : editionsmilano.com

A space dedicated to the world of tango. Femme Fanatique’s shoes are designed with passion and are entirely handmade by specialised artisans. The design presents these exact elements, interpreting the essence and the posture of the dance while emphasising at the same time the process and the quality of the product. Technique and improvisation, discipline and creativity are the elements that within the space of an embrace form the true nature of tango. As in a milonga, the project positions in space the various elements that embrace the visitor within the store. The specially designed display wall that functions as the main exhibition area for the creations of Femme Fanatique is not static but permits instead a multitude of diverse arrangements as it happens in tango where nothing is predetermined but instead is created through the tempo and the rhythm of the music. Discover more on : femmefanatique.com

In tango the movement of the whole body is important starting from the feet themselves while placing emphasis on the main axis of the body which becomes a connecting link through the couple’s embrace. This is represented by a central installation where the shoes follow the basic steps of the dance encased under protective glass domes underneath weighted lines that indicate the precious creations. The suspended lines become the ‘fil rouge’ that symbolises the common axis that a tango couple should have, a unique balance that makes reference to the body’s correct posture within space.

Design, art direction, interior, furniture & lighting design : CTRLZAK Art & Design Studio
Graphic design and brand identity : Somethink
Construction and project supervision : Thimios Apostolakis
Photography : Dimitris Poupalos

The VUELVO collection designed for Femme Fanatique is inspired by the shapes traced on the floor while dancing. Invisible signs left by the movement of the body. The sinuous curves, the pauses, the dragged steps are thus translated into a visible geometry that is embodied in the character of the shoe.

A project of symbolic design about the ephemeral nature of mass produced objects. The culinary act, seen as an occasion of encounter, has been the first form of ritual: a pagan customary practice that has transcended to what is known as the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist. “Take and eat, this is my body; I am the bread of life, he who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” According to Christian tradition transubstantiation is the physical transformation of bread and wine to Jesus Christ’s body and blood. A laid out table with tableware created from church host (sacramental bread) is the transfiguration of Jesus’ body in objects, in an ethereal personalization and veneration of the product. A comment on mass consumerism and the lack of values through the profanation of the host as a food substance, bringing it thus back to a worldly level.

In a contemporary historic moment of ideological, political and religious crisis Transubstantia Paganus is a mirror that allows the comparison between the spectator and the metaphorical meaning of the work; we are all part of the process, victims and executioners of the decadence in every field of contemporary life: religion, politics, society and the environment. The objects composing the banquet reflect the condition of fragility and emptiness, celebrating the return to a process where symbolism is stronger than morphology, denying the object’s own substance which is lost in primordial and fragile forms. Discover other tableware projects on CeramiX and Monumentale.

A new approach to the concept of optic stores. Designed in such a way as to meet the demands of the contemporary market, while setting the framework for new trends. Everything works in unison to create a seamless result full of connotations and hidden meanings while providing good functional solutions : specialised furniture, custom-made display areas, stainless steel mesh structures to complement accessories. The result is a radical yet simple solution that facilitates the movement of the visitors within the space, while showcasing the products comfortably.

Space
Two large volumes were created on either sides of the central area: a six-metre glossy-black cabinet filled with specially designed hidden drawers and a polished stainless steel arc in which the glasses are nested. Main emphasis was also placed in lighting & viewing conditions. The viewing process is underlined by a large six-metre mirror that covers the main part of the wall where the drawers’ cabinet is placed.

Lighting
The whole ceiling on the main floor is covered by a white membrane which produces uniform lighting (close to daylight colour temperature) that alternates depending on the natural light conditions. Specialised regulated lighting is also used in the exposition areas, in a warmer hue in order to place emphasis on the items presented.

A series of items inspired by the medical world reflecting upon the symbolic and functional issues of objects. Users are invited to coexist with atypical pieces that one would find difficult to accept in everyday life, undoubtedly disassociated from the usual concept of well-being. Tables, chairs and lamps are ‘afflicted’ with diverse pathologies; an ironic operation which goes beyond the aesthetics of the products and refers to the ephemeral conditions of human life. Discover more on : pamono.eu