Antoniolupi TRAMEDITERRA Round freestanding 3D printed natural stone washbasin

TRAMEDITERRA is a round, freestanding washbasin, 3D-printed from natural stone and stoneware paste, designed by gumdesign for Antoniolupi in 2026.‎ Some materials appear to belong to different worlds.‎ Yet, when brought together, they create an unexpected sense of harmony.‎ Designed by Gumdesign for antoniolupi, TRAMEDITERRA combines the natural solidity of a stone basin with a base crafted from stoneware using a 3D printing process.‎ Two materials, two manufacturing processes and two distinct design languages come together in a dialogue that enhances the character of each.‎ Carved from natural stone, the basin expresses the density, depth and timeless appeal of the material.‎ The base, by contrast, is created through an additive manufacturing process: layer by layer, the stoneware is deposited through 3D printing until the volume gradually takes shape.‎ The fine horizontal stratifications that remain visible are not a decorative treatment but the direct expression of the manufacturing process itself, transformed into a defining aesthetic feature.‎ The relationship between these two surfaces lies at the heart of the project.‎ Smooth, compact stone meets a more tactile material, marked by a continuous rhythm that recalls the texture of woven fabric.‎ Rather than competing, the two materials complement one another, each reinforcing the qualities of the other.‎ The form remains deliberately understated.‎ A geometric base supports the basin with quiet balance, allowing materiality and light to shape the character of the object.‎ The ridged surface of the stoneware catches the light, creating subtle variations of shadow that enhance its depth and texture, while the stone introduces a sense of permanence and natural refinement.‎ With TRAMEDITERRA, Gumdesign explores the relationship between craftsmanship and innovation without opposing tradition and technology.‎ Here, 3D printing is not used to create complex geometries for their own sake, but to reveal the expressive potential of the material itself, pairing the unique character of natural stone with a production process capable of generating new tactile and visual qualities.‎ Further info from manufacturer on TRAMEDITERRA Antoniolupi