Epsilon

Washbasin

Year: 2026

Design: Marco Ravina

Company: Serafini Srl

Category: Luxury Custom Furniture

Design Intent

Epsilon originates from an investigation into the expressive potential of essential forms. The project seeks to distil the washbasin into a composition of archetypes, where geometry is not only structural but also symbolic.

The intent was to create an object that resonates beyond its immediate use, something that introduces a sense of permanence and contemplation within the space. By reducing the design to fundamental elements, the project allows proportion, balance, and material to emerge as primary carriers of meaning.

The resulting object operates in a suspended condition between precision and abstraction, where each gesture is controlled yet evocative.

Form & Material

The composition unfolds through three elemental figures, each carrying a distinct spatial and symbolic role:

• The basin
  Defined by a triangular geometry, it appears as a carved, intentional void. The triangle—one of the most enduring archetypes—introduces both stability and latent tension, while evoking a symbolic relationship with water as a transformative element.

• The base
  A vertical, monolithic presence that recalls the archetype of the column. Its upward progression suggests a subtle sense of ascent, grounding the object while simultaneously projecting it into space.

• The sphere
  Acting as a point of resolution, the sphere introduces a condition of equilibrium and continuity. Its pure geometry contrasts with the directional forces of the composition, offering a moment of stillness.

Marble is treated not as a neutral medium, but as a living material. Its veining interacts with the geometry, amplifying depth and reinforcing the singularity of each piece. The tension between the precision of form and the unpredictability of the material becomes a defining quality of the project.

Key design considerations included:

• the relationship between archetypal geometry and spatial perception

• the balance between mass, void, and verticality

• the dialogue between material expressiveness and formal control

Development & Production

The realisation of Epsilon required a careful negotiation between conceptual clarity and material constraints.

Developed in collaboration with Serafini, the project involved a precise translation of geometric intent into stone, where each cut and transition had to preserve both sharpness and continuity.

The process combines machining precision with artisanal expertise, acknowledging the inherent variability of marble while maintaining the rigour of the design. This interplay between control and material response is integral to the final result.