Presentation
The Rimini Riviera meets Cuban tradition
Rimini and Havana together return to the 1960s to provide a lively and joyful atmosphere for Mode's guests. A customised wallpaper on a work by Cuban artist Raúl Valdes González, which covers the wall facing the entrance, emotionally characterises the start of the suite's use.
In the living room, bedroom and bathroom, everything is reminiscent of the warm and cosy atmosphere of Havana: from the materials of the furniture and accessories to the recovery of vintage objects to the geometric textures and bright colours, while at the same time linking with the joyful, carefree atmosphere of the Romagna Riviera and contemporary design.
A creative suite, attentive to sustainability in its choices, in line with the philosophy of reuse proper to Cuban culture, but also emblematic of a sustainable 'Second Hand' approach.
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The sustainable principles of From Rimini to Habana
- Respect for the four dimensions of sustainability (environmental - social - economic - cultural);
- Design that considers possibilities for functional modifications and space evolutions;
- Shared design and social responsibility: involvement of young designers and creatives from Italy and Cuba and upholsterers - in training - in all phases of the project, from concept to realisation;
- Supplies that reduce resource use and waste: water-saving taps and fittings; energy-saving LED lighting.
- Certified Made in Italy materials and finishes, specifically:
- ceramics from neighbourhood companies with EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification
- high-performance, washable wallpaper for durability.
- chipboard paneling made from 100% recycled wood.
- non-toxic, washable water-based paints free of formaldehyde and added plasticisers and classified indoor air quality A+ for very low VOC (volatile organic compounds in air) emissions.
- Fabrics made of natural fibres certified with Ecolabel, EPD, Greenguard or that comply with the European REACH regulation.
- Selection of second-hand, reclaimed and reused furniture and accessories;
- Design and selection of new furniture, but designed according to eco-design principles to reduce environmental impact: sturdiness and durability of products, possibility of multiple assembly and disassembly, use of recyclable 100% materials (wood, metal, ceramics), non-toxic paints and proximity of suppliers.
Rethinking hospitality: designing a sustainable suite for the hotel of the future'.
The original concept was developed as part of a workshop at the School of Design of the Milan Polytechnic by students Elisa Cattaneo, Benedetta Franci, Rolando Antonio Escobar Hidalgo, Elisa Panizza and Erika Spanu, with the guidance and coordination of lecturers Cinzia Pagni, Elena Elgani, Francesco Scullica and supplementary teaching assistant Federico Salmaso.
The project was then developed by the Design Department of the Milan Polytechnic with Francesco Scullica as research leader and the involvement of Claudia Borgonovo, Elena Elgani, Cinzia Pagni and Federico Salmaso.
We thank the Cuban artist 𝙍𝙖𝙪𝙥𝙖, Raúl Valdes González, for authorising the reproduction of his work on the wallpaper produced by LONDONART.
Francesco Scullica
Francesco Scullica, architect, Ph.d in Interior Architecture, is a full professor in Industrial Design at the Department of Design of the Politecnico di Milano, where he carries out teaching, research, and consulting activities in the field of interior design, also with reference to the hospitality sector, on which he is the author of several publications. He also coordinates and scientifically directs undergraduate and postgraduate master's courses on the interior design sector, and has taught at various universities and design schools abroad. He has also coordinated and participated as a speaker/moderator in conferences, seminars and round tables in Italy and internationally.
Cinzia Pagni
An architect and lecturer with extensive experience in interior design and hospitality, Ph.D in Interior Architecture, she has held numerous teaching positions in various courses and masters, conducted workshops and advanced training courses in interior design at the Politecnico di Milano and other institutions where she deals with languages and trends in interior design and furniture products. She is the owner of the Cinzia Pagni Architecture and Design Studio together with Claudia Borgonovo, specialising in property renovations and customised furnishings. As a journalist she collaborates with trade magazines and in 2018 she published for Franco Angeli "L'ornamento non è più un delitto". He gained extensive experience as a consultant at the Design Management Center Villa Tosca in Milan. He has participated in numerous conferences, round tables and seminars on architecture and design. He has been President of the ADI Lombardy (Association for Industrial Design) delegation since 2023.
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