Cosentino unveils Capsule Collection that “dares to play”

Global leader of sustainable surfaces, Cosentino, recently revealed the much-awaited second edition of its Capsule Collection at an exclusive event held at SKOONI Art Foundation & Residence, one of Dubai’s most coveted locations. This limited-edition furniture and home accessories series crafted by 5 pioneering practitioners and founders of eminent design houses: Nadine Kanso, Omar Nakkash, Rabah Saeid, Omar Al Gurg and Thomas Trad, is both playful as it is inventive.

The cohort embarked on the project in October 2023 with an open brief from Cosentino to push the boundaries of their creative practice and “Dare to Play” with a new material – Dekton Slim Protek, a revolutionary 4mm carbon neutral, ultra-compact and mesh reinforced stone created for use in architecture and design. The 5-month journey from the drawing board to the finished products came to a spectacular close with the reveal of a collection that comes together to tell myriad stories of home, culture and modern living.

The eclectic collection of five functional and aesthetic works of art features a floor lamp, a bench, a modular assortment of multi-purpose furniture, a dinnerware carrier and an office desk, tastefully displayed outdoors by the poolside.

“This edition is a surprising assortment of pieces by some of the region’s brightest minds, highlighting the possibilities of Dekton Slim Protek for product design. From the paper-thin office desk that shows off the material’s ultra-thin profile to the bench that highlights its large format, its versatility as illustrated in the design of the flexible table mats and finally its beauty as a cladding material as seen in the modular furniture and floor lamp, this collection is truly a dream made in the UAE for the world to see” said Eddy Abou Khalil, Regional Director, Cosentino Middle East.

The pieces were brought to life by Dubai-based bespoke furniture craftsmen and luxury fit-out contractor Cherwell. Having worked on the first edition of the Capsule Collection in 2021, Cherwell was well-equipped to deal with the complexities of the designs, production challenges and delivery of the prototypes. “We worked in close collaboration with the designers to create these one-of-a-kind products. There were moments when our team was challenged to find solutions, but together we dared to raise the bar” said founder Hannah Bower-Brooks.

The evening presentation event was attended by the collection’s designers and proved to be this season’s highlight, drawing the attendance of over 100 cherrypicked A+D guests. The cocktail reception kicked off with a note from Eddy Abou Khalil who highlighted that celebrating regional talent and making in the UAE were key objectives of the bi-annual design initiative. Despite the chilly weather, guests lingered till late, relishing cocktails and nibbles at the foraging tables as they socialized and mingled with the designers who were only too pleased to present their creations and talk about what had been an outstanding 5-month journey from start to finish.

The Cosentino Capsule Collection is a bi-annual initiative that engages not only with well-known and emerging talent from the Middle East to create the products but also inspires the next generation of designers. This year, the collective will involve students of prominent design schools in the UAE on the practice of product design. The first edition of the Capsule Collection will also find a second life on campus as a case study tool.

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