WINE BAR – PALERMO
Palermo marks the conclusion of the trilogy of Wine Bar projects signed by BiancoBianco and once again confirms the versatility of architect Giorgio Canale, designer of the work. The goal is to enhance the materials and production characteristics, while keeping in the foreground the essence of purity and aesthetics proper to BiancoBianco. Indeed, this brand has been engaged for more than 10 years in the promotion and enhancement of natural stone in the field of high-quality design. The design draws inspiration from typically Sicilian elements, such as the elegant curves of the arches, which recall the architectural style of the Gothic reservoirs of Palermo’s San Ciro aqueduct, along with Caltagirone’s iconic Moor heads.
The material comes directly from Sicily, in the vicinity of Palermo: the Billiemi Levigato marble has a gray backdrop tending to yellow, crisscrossed by darker gray veins that elegantly intertwine with each other. Billiemi stone is a very hard stone that has been used for more than 1,000 years: used in monumental works and in the restoration of ancient streets in Palermo’s historic center, it has also recently been adopted in Germany, Japan and the United States.
DESIGNER
GIORGIO CANALE
He graduated in Architecture from I.U.A.V. in Venice and has been a member of the Verona Order of Architects since 2004. His versatility and extensive international research activities now lead him to sign projects in Europe and the United States, in the luxury and design sectors. He confirms a solid rationalist taste to which he combines a visionary spirit: the linearity and cleanliness of his works unite diverse experiences ranging from industrial construction to interior design and product design. Arch. Canale oversees and manages Italian offices thanks to his solid knowledge of the area and the longevity of the relationships created over time born of his modern and zealous designs.
CURATOR
BIANCOBIANCO
BiancoBianco is a cutting-edge company founded in 2011 and led by Jerry Chery, entrepreneur and brand CEO, together with Giorgio Canale, architect and creative director. These two key players share a vision to create a visionary made-in-Italy brand that is simultaneously innovative and sustainable. The unique perspectives of the two partners come together to combine artistic and design vision with a deep understanding of the market and its evolutions. BiancoBianco’s expertise in cutting-edge materials and craftsmanship translates into an extraordinary and instantly recognizable aesthetic.