GLAMORA
TRACCE
Relief quartz sand and nonwoven wallpaper
TRACCE is a relief quartz sand and nonwoven wallpaper. TRACCE is a narrative that reveals itself little by little, a pattern that does not impose itself, but integrates itself into the environment with a discreet and elegant presence. Its surface changes with the light: from a distance it appears uniform, up close it reveals unexpected, deliberately imperfect details. Inspired by hand-knotted carpets, it reinterprets their traditional motifs in a contemporary key, evoking time-worn surfaces where fragments of pattern emerge like suspended memories. A dialogue between engravings and glazes, geometries and irregularities, celebrating the beauty and preciousness of handwork and giving the wall depth and movement.
Composition: Quartz sand 70%, Nonwoven fabric 20%, Water-based components 10%
Reaction to fire: B-s1, d0 (UNI EN 13501-1)
With Tramae Collection, Glamora explores new material dimensions, blending aesthetics, innovation, and functionality. The collection’s wallcoverings, crafted from GlamOrigin, a pure and tactile material, stand out for their three-dimensional, sandy texture, which lends surfaces remarkable expressive depth. The collection draws inspiration from the works of Italian artist Costantino Nivola (1911–1988), particularly his pioneering Sand Casting technique. This process involved pouring plaster or concrete onto a sand surface that had been previously sculpted in negative, resulting in reliefs with a pleasantly irregular texture. Sand Casting made Nivola’s work unique and cemented his reputation as a "sculptor for architecture", leading to collaborations with the great masters of Modernism on iconic architectural projects, including the Olivetti showroom in New York. His sculptural approach is now reinterpreted by Glamora in a contemporary way, giving rise to a wallcovering that evokes the aesthetic of handcrafted surface treatments. Such a refined and versatile innovation in the world of surfaces is designed to adapt to projects of all scales, from residential interiors to public spaces in search of a sophisticated yet understated design. The result is a timeless decorative solution, bringing dynamism and character to interiors while offering designers new creative possibilities.
GlamOrigin is a matt textured, three-dimensional wallcovering featuring engravings and reliefs that evoke the elegance of sculpted plaster or artisan-moulded concrete. Its composition, created through the layering of quartz powder on a non-woven fabric backing, enhances the depth of the surface with a refined interplay of light and shadow. Distinctive features, such as the surface’s organic irregularities and subtle tonal variations, stem from the use of natural raw materials. These intrinsic elements highlight its uniqueness and elevate its aesthetic value, bestowing it with an authentic and expressive character.
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