Bilico Table by Giuliano Ricciardi

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Bilico

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Table

INSPIRATION:
Bilico is a garden table that came from the desire to bring the human being closer to nature. Human being can interact with nature as in an ideal journey where the contact is not only given by its intended purpose but also by the presence of green above the support surface. It’s like an ideal vessel that sails on a grass ground while carrying a little piece of nature made by grass and stylised clouds.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Bilico is a garden table made of Pietra di Trani (a typical stone marble from Trani area) that owes its name to the unique structure consisting of modules which, ending in a single support stand, make the table visibly unstable. With Bilico is possible to compose tables of different lengths, from the smallest circular shape one composed by two opposite heads, to the ideal infinity. The table is completed by the central tub, led light equipped, where the accessories are housed

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The Bilico modular structure ideally allows a table endless development which, thanks to a single central stand, it seems to sail like a vessel whose stability is carried out by a cement foundation based below the ground. The central basin, with a grass layer inside, serves as a decoration and storage for different type of accessories like the cloud-shaped trays. This makes, as a whole, a landscape within a landscape.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in January 2022 in Taranto and Finished in February 2022 in Taranto

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
five axis cnc machining for the Pietra di Trani elements, Corten bent and welded

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Min 1200 mm, max 3000 mm x 1200 mm x 740 mm

TAGS:
table, outdoor, marble, stone, garden, grass, modular, led, corten, luxury

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
When you think of a table, it is natural to think of a support surface made up of four legs placed at the table corners. In this case the support is carried out by a single support stand which is properly fixed to the ground, thus lightening the whole structure. The visible lightening is in contrast with the solidity and weight characterised by the Pietra di Trani, making the user disoriented.

CHALLENGE:
The main challenge is to give stability to such an impressive and visually unstable item, by using steel plates where individual stone blocks are fixed. These modules are settled to the ground, through the same press-folded bracket which is in turn fixed to a cement foundation, who has been previously placed under the walking surface. Last but not least, Bilico can be splitted into several blocks which make it easy to be transported.

ADDED DATE:
2022-02-28 21:13:53

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IMAGE CREDITS:
#1 Designer Giuliano Ricciardi, Bilico Perspective, 2022
#2 Designer Giuliano Ricciardi, Bilico Lateral, 2022
#3 Designer Giuliano Ricciardi, Bilico Top, 2022
#4 Designer Giuliano Ricciardi, Bilico Perspective 2, 2022
#5 Designer Giuliano Ricciardi, Bilico Modularity 2, 2022
Video Credits: Designer Giuliano Ricciardi, Bilico Video, 2022


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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
d-Lab studio

PROFILE:
d-Lab studio is a design studio based in Taranto (Italy), founded by Giuliano Ricciardi, senior designer. It was born as a container of ideas and professionalism, a place where designing means believing in one's own ideas, being open to confrontation, having an open mind, thinking outside the box, hazard going beyond everything that is approved. Only with this openness to the outside is it possible to create a system able to offer a complete range of services ranging from the concept to the creation of the product. Matter, technique and craftsmanship are the basis of the design by d-Lab studio, because the hand of man is an essential ingredient for a realization that makes the difference.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Bilico Table by Giuliano Ricciardi is a Nominee in Furniture Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Bilico Table by Giuliano Ricciardi is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2021 - 2022.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #15544 on December 28, 2022, 2:02 am
I am in awe of the amazing work of the A' Design Award winner! Their design for a Table, aptly named "Bilico", is an inspiring example of modern furniture design. Its sleek lines and subtle curves are further enhanced by the use of carefully chosen materials and colors. The result is a piece of furniture that is both beautiful and functional. It is no wonder that this piece was recognized with such a prestigious award. I am sure it will be a piece that will be treasured for years to come. Congratulations to Giuliano Ricciardi for this incredible accomplishment!
Adam Harris Comment #86554 on January 4, 2023, 12:50 pm
I am absolutely impressed by this unique and innovative table design! The combination of a single support stand made of Pietra di Trani and the tub with led light gives the table an impressive and visually unstable look. I admire how the designer managed to give stability to such a light and airy structure. The idea of using steel plates to secure the individual stone blocks and then fix it to a cement foundation is a clever solution too. I am sure that this work will be admired by many design enthusiasts. Congratulations on winning the A' Design Award!
Chloe Turner Comment #92491 on January 4, 2023, 7:14 pm
What a beautiful concept! I was immediately drawn in by the imagery of "sailing on a grass ground while carrying a little piece of nature made by grass and stylised clouds". Bilico is a stunning table that truly bridges the gap between human and nature. It's wonderful to see that the designer has thought of something so special and unique. The table's design is an inspiring reminder of the incredible beauty of nature, and I'm sure it will be a stunning addition to any outdoor area.
Mark Allen Comment #94460 on January 4, 2023, 10:10 pm
This award-winning work is truly remarkable and has been realized with utmost care and attention to detail. It is a testament to the designer's commitment to creating a functional yet visually striking piece of furniture that is sure to be a conversation-starter. The unique combination of materials and the creative use of a single support stand to give the table its “unstable” look is simply amazing. This work is certain to be admired for years to come!
Elisabeth Clark Comment #95211 on January 4, 2023, 11:43 pm
I'm absolutely in awe of the work Giuliano Ricciardi has done with Bilico! This table is a unique and stunning piece that has been expertly crafted with great attention to detail. From the single support stand to the central tub, it has been designed with an incredible eye for beauty and stability. The use of Pietra di Trani really brings out the best of the structure and adds an unexpected and intriguing element to the piece. I'm in awe of the way Giuliano has managed to create an elegant and functional garden table that is also a work of art. It is a true testament to Giuliano Ricciardi's skill and creativity and I am so happy to see it awarded with the A' Design Award. This is truly an amazing work of design!

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