FIDIA

Fidia continues its exploration of the domestic landscape through the kitchen, expressed as both island and wall unit.

With Fidia, Nicola Gallizia continues his research into the history and tradition of beauty through the use of Rapolano Travertine. This material pays tribute to Italian architecture, where it has served as both a structural and decorative element since Ancient Rome. Entirely clad in stone, Fidia carries a strong architectural presence, becoming a small piece of monumental architecture within the home.

The choice of travertine is not purely aesthetic, but rooted in the pursuit of something timeless. In a world where trends come and go, Fidia is conceived to endure — both physically and aesthetically. Long associated with Italian piazzas, travertine is brought into the domestic setting without being forced to conform to a pre-determined gesture. Instead, its character is respected and gently accompanied by stained oak, chosen to echo the warm copper tones of the stone and to contrast with the natural sheet metal that conceals the domestic appliances.

Fidia also represents a study in form and functional invention. The timeless cross-section of the leg supports a light, iconic island table, where the sink and hob — the latter supported by an iron frame — rise seamlessly from seating height to countertop level.

A further element of the project is the half-height cabinet, conceived not as a divider between kitchen and living space, but as an invitation to conversation between those preparing and those gathered. Positioned as a centrepiece within the room, it extends beyond the kitchen to take on the character of living room furniture when viewed from the opposite side.