Introducing a New Sustainability Platform and the Next Generation of Silestone® Surfaces

In collaboration with FORMAFANTASMA, Silestone by Cosentino presents EARTHIC® LAB, a sustainability sub-brand that heralds a new generation of surfaces for the home. Conceived jointly with the renowned research-based design duo, the project challenges the conventional approach to design, prioritising production processes over mere aesthetic appeal.

Launching at Fuorisalone 2024 in Milan’s iconic Teatro Gerolamo, EARTHIC® LAB took visitors on a transformative journey, showcasing the new EARTHIC® surfaces whilst introducing a new sustainable approach to surface design using recycled, reused and advanced raw materials.

“The aim of EARTHIC was to establish a surface project as well as a sub-brand within Cosentino that could become a research platform to investigate how the company could make their processes more sustainable. We did not start from an aesthetic but from the idea of improving the sustainable components within the surface. Our collaboration with Cosentino is exactly this: an attempt to design a product from the inside out where the aesthetic choices also correspond to ethical and sustainable choices. Decision making from this perspective is what is relevant for design today at large”. – Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin from FormaFantasma

EARTHIC® LAB received a Special Mention in the Technology category at the Fuorisalone Awards 2024 for its innovation by restoring a balance between humans and their environment – alongside the use of technology in protecting the planet. This award marks a major milestone for the brand, confirming its journey towards sustain ability and environmental responsibility.

EARTHIC® by Silestone®XM is a capsule collection of three unique sustainable stone surfaces. EARTHIC® combines recycled PET, discarded Dekton fragments and post-industrial glass, alongside pioneering bio-resin derived from used cooking oil. Thanks to HybriQ+® technology, these colours are produced with 100% renewable electrical energy and 99% recycled water. EARTHIC® is the first collection to be made with Silestone XM – surfaces containing a maximum silica content of 10%.

By working with recycled and reclaimed materials, these components come together to create something extraordinary – with the aim to significantly decrease the extraction of raw materials, C02 emissions and soil erosion.

EARTHIC® is available in 3 colourways:

– FFROM 01 is a grey surface speckled with white recycled PET fragments creating a subtle yet intricate pattern that draws the eye and adds depth to the composition. The dominance of grey tones evokes a sense of calmness and simplicity that creates a subdued and pared back atmosphere.
– FFROM 02 features a darker grey base elegantly punctuated with white speckled accents, creating subtle and visually attractive contrast. Its darker tone has a sense of modernity and minimalism, broken by the light specks on the surface that make the surface feel serene and beautiful with its simplicity.
– FFROM 03 is a mesmerising yet elegant and intricate surface, with recycled PET scattered across the dark surface in a way that makes it feel reminiscent of the night sky or a geological specimen. The surface’s pattern brings a sense of movement and variability to interiors comparable to a piece of abstract art, to imbue spaces with depth and character.

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