Formatio: The Sculptural Dialectic of Mass and Void

Formatio —Latin for "Shaping," "Creation," or "Forming" —this table, as its name suggests, is a monumental piece of furniture sculpture that reshapes traditional perceptions of mass and questions the boundaries of form. Combining the honesty of raw materials with the elegance of modern minimalism, Formatio becomes the intellectual and aesthetic center of the living space.

Material and Craft: Light Weight

The essence of the design lies in processing a known material (concrete) with unconventional engineering and craft.

• Lightweight Concrete Composition: The table is crafted entirely by hand using proprietary lightweight composite concrete techniques, while maintaining the monumental appearance of traditional concrete. This technological advancement allows the table to be easily maneuverable while maintaining its visual massing effect , embodying the philosophical opposition between weight and lightness .

• Monolithic Surface Texture: Fine, natural irregularities and pores on the table's surface and edges highlight the material's craftsmanship and raw nature. The surface finish (possibly sealed and polished) provides tactile depth , allowing the concrete's tones and shades to constantly change under the light.

Form and Perception: The Rise of Mass

Formatio's form offers visual balance, achieved through the skillful stacking of simple geometric elements.

• Monumental Proportions: $120\text{cm}$ long and With a width of $100\text{cm}$ , the table provides a wide and generous base for the centre of the seating area. Only $Its\text{40cm}$ height places the table close to the floor, creating a sense of Brutalist solidity and tranquility . This low profile adds a sense of spaciousness and airiness to the overall space.

• Stacked Geometry: Despite presenting a massive appearance, the table creates the illusion that its form is created by vertically overlapping two horizontal blocks (or by placing them side by side, leaving a gap). The intersections between the leg and the table in the images, in particular, emphasize the relationship between emptiness and fullness.

• Central Sculpture: The table functions not simply as a coffee table but as a spatial sculpture . Its form softens the lines of the surrounding furniture, bridging art, function, and architecture . This design invites the user to gather around the table and experience the presence of the mass .

Formatio is a monumental centerpiece that transforms the permanence of concrete with a modern lightness, exalting the minimalism of form and the honesty of craft , transforming the living space into an art gallery.

Product Details

• Design Name: Formatio

• Production: Completely hand-made , special lightweight concrete composite.

• Aesthetics: Minimalism, Brutalism, Sculptural Architecture.

Dimensions (Length x Width x Height)

• Length: $120\text{cm}$

• Width: $100\text{cm}$

• Height: $40\text{cm}$