Officinarkitettura®
SHIMA
Wallpaper
The striped motif, known in Japan as shima, represents one of the most essential and universal expressions of textile decorative language.
Despite its apparent simplicity, the rhythmic sequence of lines has played an important role in the history of Japanese textiles, particularly from the Edo period (1603–1868), when artisanal production developed a wide variety of fabrics characterized by regular alternations of color and weave.
Within the Japanese aesthetic context, the stripe is not merely a graphic element, but a modulation of visual rhythm: an alternation that suggests order, balance, and continuity. Its many variations—subtle or bold, regular or irregular—were often used in kimonos and everyday textiles, becoming a distinctive sign of understated elegance.
The appeal of the striped motif lies in its ability to adapt to any context while always maintaining a strong visual identity. In its contemporary interpretation, the stripe becomes an essential design element, capable of evoking minimalism, structure, and harmony, in dialogue with the Japanese aesthetic sensibility based on simplicity and balance.
A collection born from the intersection of design, sustainability, and accessibility. With this new Capsule Collection Officinarkitettura®, makes it even easier to choose a quality product without sacrificing the values that have always guided the brand.
The “Isi8” collection includes eight essential and contemporary patterns, alongside a selection of coordinated solid colors, designed to offer maximum design versatility and adapt seamlessly to any environment.
Refined decorations, colors inspired by nature, and balanced textures create elegant, welcoming, and authentic spaces.
Made with natural materials and low-impact production processes, this new line confirms Officinarkitettura®’s commitment to responsible design, combining aesthetics, well-being, and respect for the environment.
Furthermore, all coverings are certified for fire resistance in class Bs1-d0, guaranteeing high safety standards for residential and professional applications.
The real innovation of this capsule collection is the desire to make sustainable design more accessible.
Thanks to carefully organized production processes and targeted design, Officinarkitettura® offers a new eco-friendly Capsule Collection, demonstrating that quality, safety, design, and sustainability can coexist in a product of extraordinary value and a surprisingly affordable price.
Because sustainability shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for the few, but a concrete choice within the reach of those who want to live and design more consciously.
Reproducible series:
• Maximum roll width: 100 cm for New TNT Vinyl; 50 cm for New Ecological
• Graphic sized on a 5 × 3 m reference support and resizable and scalable according to project requirements
• New TNT Vinyl: wallpaper with a breathable cellulose-fibre base and vinyl surface; UV-resistant inkjet printing; CE marking; 180 g/m² weight; Bs1,d0 fire class; highly durable; suitable for dry indoor environments
• New Ecological: wallpaper with a cellulose-fibre base; UV-resistant inkjet printing; CE marking; 130 g/m² weight; Bs1,d0 fire class; highly durable; suitable for dry indoor environments
• The installation surface must be smooth and free of moisture