Mosaico+ embellishes the P-SAICO Italian tile collection by interpreting today’s trend of softer tone-on-tone combinations with P-SAICO Mélange, designed by Marialaura Rossiello for Studio Irvine. P-Saico, designed in 2019, has now been embellished with four two-tone palettes that provide a new interpretation of the historical Venetian balcony alternating clean chromatic contrasts with more harmonious combinations. A mix of colors, which is perceived in an extremely different way depending on the shade of the used plaster, enables customization of surfaces.
Additionally, the collection P-Saico of Mosaico+ introduces a new idea of mosaic. If the tiles of a mosaic are traditionally placed regularly and geometrically, the rectangular tessera P-Saico consists of are, on the contrary, placed randomly, with a space varying from 2 to 6 mm. In addition to that, every tessera has an irregular surface, thus generating a 3D material effect.
However, the randomness of P-Saico is illusory only. In fact, the P-Saico tiles, which are broken into 1-by-3 cm pieces, are supplied being pre-assembled on a net, and the modules match with a perfect joint giving a visual continuity to the surface. Therefore, the irregular setting hides a careful balancing between dimensions and spaces. The regular randomness is inspired by the study of Opus Incertum, a building technique dating back to Roman times based on the use of small and irregular cutting stones set randomly. P-Saico revolutionizes the idea of mosaic not only for its irregular setting, but also for the material it is made of – porcelain stoneware. It is a material that increases the traditional chances to use mosaic, making it be suitable for wall as well as for floor applications.
