Glass has always been part of our architectural language and often becomes a defining element in our projects.
From this simple reflection came the idea of developing a handle in which glass would be the protagonist, with metal reduced to its sole function of structural support.
The result is an essential form, enhanced by the purity and transparency of the material. Matteo and Renzo Piano
Mare is a handle with a rigorous and essential design, available in three different glass colorations: transparent, smoky, and bronze, and proposed in combination with the various finishes of brass. Through these multiple combinations, the handle can adapt to different contexts, bringing a sense of “total look” to the environment in which it is used.
— The Shard, London Bridge Tower, London, 2000-2012 (Ph. William Matthews)
— Matteo and Renzo Piano
Mare, which evokes nature and the sea itself, with its infinite shades of transparency and movement, pays homage to the power and beauty of nature that inspired its creation and that is home to the two designers, who are originally from Genoa.