AN ODE TO STONE
It’s all about passion and craftsmanship for the partners in this inspired collaboration
Magic is sure to happen in a partnership between Cannata — one of SA’s most notable stone and marble fabricators — and celebrated local creatives Make Studio. And it has, resulting in a stone bathroom collection so unique it conjures up a deep and primal connection to these age-old materials.
For the Dialogue Room, Cannata’s dynamic new showroom space, their second marble and stone collection presents an electric collaboration with long-standing clients Make. Sensing the gap for a sensational locally crafted bathroom collection, Make has designed a range of bathroom vanities, mirrors, side tables and accessories that casts a new light on stone.
Beyond their reverence for the material,
Make’s curiosity for understanding the nature of stone, combined with Cannata’s 100-plus years of expertise, led them to push the envelope, exploring both the excavation and fabrication processes associated with stone. The result is two unexpected ranges within the Hydrous collection, namely Evolve and Erode, where the palette throughout is anchored by the use of polished Rosso Levante marble and water-jetted brown antique granite.
Make Studio’s choice in these stone varieties was inspired by Cannata’s annual look-book, produced in conjunction with Haardt Design, a stone trend forecast and inspiration guide for the coming year.
The two seemingly disparate collections play off one another in a way that highlights the unseen capabilities of stone. Despite their differences, the collections are anchored by brass trims and detailing courtesy of specialists Patina Patina. Evolve, featuring Rosso Levante marble, has an elegant aesthetic, showcasing high levels of precision, detail and artistry, and resulting in a clean-lined, refined look and feel. While
Erode, starring Antique Brown granite, harnesses the stone’s natural, untreated appearance, amplifying and celebrating its raw textures, eroded crust and irregularities.
All Hydrous ranges include a vanity with integrated basin, mirror, pendant light, wall light, side table and a later collection of accessories including a robe hook, tissue box, jewellery holder and toothbrush holder.
Make’s Ruvimbo Moyo-Majapa and Lauren Bolus have spearheaded this design process, while the entire Make team of designers have worked exclusively on pieces from the collection. The process, and the resulting products, reflect their passion for these age-old natural materials.