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Calacatta Marble: Character and Variation
Reading movement, contrast and individuality in one of Italy’s most expressive stones.
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Stories, materials and perspectives from Studio IB Milano — exploring natural stone, bespoke design, craftsmanship and contemporary interiors.
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The Enduring Beauty of Travertine
Travertine carries the memory of landscape into an interior. Its quiet tonal variation, open texture and architectural presence make it both ancient and entirely contemporary.
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Ideas, materials,
places, people.
Observations from the studio on the materials and decisions that give objects and interiors a lasting sense of place.
Bespoke
Choosing the Right Slab
Why the selection of natural stone is a creative decision, not simply a specification.
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Craftsmanship
From Sketch to Stone
The measured journey from an initial line to a finished piece made by Italian hands.
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Milan
Milanese Interior Design Principles
Restraint, cultivated contrast and a lasting dialogue between architecture and objects.
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Interiors
Creating Timeless Luxury Interiors
Beyond display: rooms shaped by comfort, material intelligence and enduring proportion.
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Interiors
Material Continuity in Interior Design
Using recurring surfaces and tones to give a home visual calm and coherence.
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Working with Italian Stone Artisans
A collaboration shaped by technical knowledge, patience and generations of material understanding.
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Design Notes
Why Proportion Matters in Custom Furniture
The quiet geometry that makes an object feel inevitable within its room.
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Materials
Calacatta Marble: Character and Variation
Reading movement, contrast and individuality in one of Italy’s most expressive stones.
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Materials
The Enduring Beauty of Travertine
A material shaped by water, time and the architecture of Italy.
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Bespoke
Choosing the Right Slab
Why the selection of natural stone is a creative decision, not simply a specification.
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Craftsmanship
From Sketch to Stone
The measured journey from an initial line to a finished piece made by Italian hands.
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Craftsmanship
Working with Italian Stone Artisans
A collaboration shaped by technical knowledge, patience and generations of material understanding.
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Design Notes
Why Proportion Matters in Custom Furniture
The quiet geometry that makes an object feel inevitable within its room.
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Interiors
Creating Timeless Luxury Interiors
Beyond display: rooms shaped by comfort, material intelligence and enduring proportion.
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Interiors
Material Continuity in Interior Design
Using recurring surfaces and tones to give a home visual calm and coherence.
Read story03
Milan
Milanese Interior Design Principles
Restraint, cultivated contrast and a lasting dialogue between architecture and objects.
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thoughtfully shared.
Occasional notes on new projects, materials and design stories from Studio IB Milano.
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