Headquarters Esseti Meccanica di Precisione

The concepts of precision, performance and quality prevail in the corporate philosophy of Esseti Meccanica di Precisione, a leading partner of various industrial companies for highly complex machining and mechanical prototypes for the aeronautics, packaging, automotive and aircraft sectors. For the headquarters designed after the 2012 earthquake, Architect Maria Teresa Fantini focused on the values of the company and its dynamism. Special attention was paid to all the details, including the finishes which, in the case of the ceramic surfaces, fully met resistance and performance requirements.

Aesthetic impact, performance, quality and the sustainability of raw materials are the key ingredients of Panaria Ceramica’s surfaces, chosen to cover many areas of the headquarters. Starting with the interior floors, for which a Custom-Made collection was selected, offering a refined and contemporary interpretation of the concrete effect. Inspired by traditional processing techniques involving blends of marble, stone and terracotta granules combined in a cement-based compound, it was chosen in both a darker and a more neutral shade. Zero.3 Must also plays a role here, used for the cladding of the interior walls and the door of the Management office, in the Be Black version with Lux surface: elegant, authoritative and refined.

The bathrooms are distinguished by the delightfully dynamic and light graphic design of Horizon, a delicate and very natural stone effect that alternates with the concrete-effect wall coverings in the Even collection, which is distinctly textured and pleasant to the touch. The discreet Framework decoration complements the clarity of these surfaces, giving the room a warmer and more joyful feel. Horizon was used for the outdoor floor covering in a 20 mm thickness, in the dark Storm version with a textured surface that guarantees excellent grip.

Photo Credits: Luciano Busani