The Art of Design Issue 67 2024 | Page 25

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To create Tamashi , Refin worked on reduction , intending to obtain the quintessence of wood : the image of cleanliness comes from the absence of knots and the choice of dense , fine , and regular veins , resulting in a seamless , linear , and fluid surface . The result is a modern , elegant , and natural simplicity that stems from a skillful graphic and colour balance .
The collection is barely moved by a few flashing effects , and is featured by a deliberate absence of marks and contrasts .
The surface is not flattened , but rather the minimal and refined style is emphasized , allowing for the definition of large and seamless scenes . Tamashi shows a delicate shading effect , originated by the veining pattern and subtle nuances ; the matte finish and light structure accentuate the effect of warmth and essentiality , rich in natural charm .
The palette expands from the traditional woods to include seven colours that Refin carefully studied – ranging from light to dark – to give the collection a new modernity . The evocative names chosen for the shade – Sugar , Vanilla , Cream , Tea , Walnut , Caviar , and Pepper – provide an unusual synaesthesia that conveys pleasant sensations .
TECHNICAL SHEET
Colour variants : Caviar , Cream , Pepper , Sugar , Tea , Vanilla , Walnut Sizes : 25x150cm / 10 ” x60 ” - 9 mm thick Finishes : Matt Mosaics and Decors : Leaf 60x60cm / 24 ” x24 ”
Tamashi is offered in the 25x150cm size , the classic board that is updated to design rooms with a sophisticated taste , while retaining all the charm of the material .
The Leaf decoration is available in the 60x60cm size , and in three colour combinations : Leaf Tea ( Cream + Tea ), Leaf Walnut ( Vanilla + Walnut ), Leaf Pepper ( Sugar + Pepper ). Depending on its rotation direction , the arch pattern can create multiple geometries to give rhythm to both floor and wall surfaces . www . refin . it / tamashi /