CURATOR: BIANCOBIANCO
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 features, while always keeping in the foreground the essence of purity and aesthetics typical of the BiancoBianco brand. In fact, this brand has been engaged for more than 10 years in the promotion and enhancement of natural stone in 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 the San Ciro aqueduct in Palermo, along with the iconic Moorish heads of Caltagirone.
The material comes directly from Sicily, in the environs of Palermo: Billiemi Levigato marble has a gray background tending to yellow, crisscrossed by darker gray veins that intertwine elegantly 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 the historic center of Palermo, it has also recently been adopted in Germany, Japan and the United States.
TITLE – PALERMO
DESIGNER – GIORGIO CANALE
BRAND – BIANCOBIANCO
MATERIAL – POLISHED BILLIEMI
PRODUCTION – SOFIL LO BIANCO MARBLES
The Plus Theatre: WINE BAR – PALERMO
GIORGIO CANALE: DESIGNER
He holds a degree in architecture from IUAV in Venice, and has been a member of the Verona Order of Architects since 2004. His versatility and extensive international research have involved him in projects in Europe and the United States in the luxury and design sectors. He has a solid rationalist taste combined with a visionary spirit: the clean, linear nature of his work combines diverse experiences including industrial construction, interior design, and product design. Arch. Canale oversees and manages DDM’s Italian offices thanks to his solid knowledge of the area and the longevity of relationships created over time, born out of his modern and dedicated projects.
BIANCOBIANCO: CURATOR
BiancoBianco is an innovative company founded in 2011, run by entrepreneur Jerry Chery, CEO of the brand, and architect Giorgio Canale, creative director. These two partners pursue the dream of a visionary made-in-Italy brand that could be innovative and sustainable at the same time. Their unique visions collide to combine artistic and design vision with a comprehensive knowledge of the market and its innovations. BiancoBianco’s experience with high-end materials and craftsmanship makes for an exceptional and easily identifiable aesthetic.
SOFIL LO BIANCO MARBLES: PRODUCTION
Sofil Lo Bianco Marmi is a Sicilian company specializing in stone supplies. They manage the production chain, starting from the quarries where the superior quality blocks are produced to processing with modern and technologically advanced plants. The material supply was sponsored by Billiemi Levigato, a local Sicilian company, which also managed the processing and production of the Wine Bar at all stages. Their contribution became essential to maintain the Palermo spirit of the work and its true Sicilian identity.