The curve of ocean waves, the flare of lightning bolts, the force of wind gusts—these inspire Vicostone’s designers at every turn, says Vicostone Deputy Director Pham Tri Dzung. “You can find it in the pattern design of the surfaces, in the color of the veins, and in the imagery they evoke. They will focus on a unique element like lightning to re-create not only its look through vein patterns and color combinations, but also the feeling it produces in the spectator.” Studio Sixtysix explores the art of Vicostone’s quartz products—and how their design can transport you to a tranquil, faraway place.
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- Vicostone’s matte Concreto takes us to a quiet space. “This design was inspired by the modern city and its industrial style. While bustling city life may seem hectic, the cool and solid retreat Concreto provides is calming and serene—like the feeling of being protected from the effects of modern city life in a concrete fortress. Concreto feels grounded, heavy and safe.”
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- Madreperola’s warm hue provides a sense of healing. It’s Vicostone’s latest take on natural Taj Mahal quartzite. This color features beige and taupe veining that looks natural with a lot of depth. Its name means “mother pearl” and, as a surface, it brings a soft warmth to rooms.
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- Nero Marquina brings to mind a night sky lit up during a storm. “Capturing the look and feel of nature’s most beautiful elements isn’t easy,” Pham says.
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- The webbing of Thasos resembles crystalized sheets of ice floating in rivers. “Our engineers were inspired by a net of snowflakes under the frozen river’s surface in Northern Europe to create the purest and whitest color,” Pham says. “This pure white brings us the feeling of safety and peace.”
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- Bahia resembles the natural Super White Granite in Brazil, but its vein pattern is also a motif for thousands of years of sediment movements and tectonic shifts. “Bahia’s gray and white pattern can be used in a kitchen as a bold statement countertop, for a big island, or an open peninsula. It’s modern, and its biophilia goes well with today’s interior design styles.”
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- This popular Volakano Polished surface recalls cloudy skies, and it takes its name from the natural Volakas marble found in Greece. It has a white base with diagonal streaks of gray and hints of brown in its veins.
