Studio Lievito Unveils Marmifere: Modular Urban Furniture from Carrara's Waste Marble
Studio Lievito, located in Florence, has introduced Marmifere, a collection of modular urban furniture crafted from reclaimed marble waste, drawing inspiration from the Ferrovia Marmifera di Carrara railway. This design pays tribute to Ugo La Pietra and Archizoom, featuring sculptural elements intended for public areas that encourage relaxation and play. The collection consists of two modules: one resembling Ravaneti, designed with a concave side for seating and an inclined climbing wall, while the other mirrors the quarry terraces of Carrara, offering staggered seating and a climbing surface. Both modules incorporate hollow cavities that create crawl-through tunnels for children, merging industrial heritage with interactive play and reconnecting the community with Carrara's marble legacy.
Key facts
- Studio Lievito designed Marmifere, a modular urban furniture collection made from waste marble.
- The project references the Ferrovia Marmifera di Carrara, a 19th-century railway.
- The railway transported marble from the Apuan Alps to the port of Carrara.
- The design pays homage to Ugo La Pietra and Archizoom.
- The first module is inspired by Ravaneti (marble waste mounds) and features a concave seat and a climbing wall with recycled plastic holds.
- Hollow cavities in the modules connect to create tunnels for children.
- The second module is based on quarry terraces, with staggered seating levels and a climbing wall.
- The pieces are intended for public squares, parks, and pedestrian zones.
Entities
Artists
- Ugo La Pietra
Institutions
- Studio Lievito
- Archizoom Associati
- Ferrovia Marmifera di Carrara
Locations
- Carrara
- Italy
- Florence
- Tuscany
- Apuan Alps