A native of Oviedo in Spain, Patricia Urquiola attended the Facultad de Arquitectura in Madrid, before graduating in 1989 from the Milan Polytechnic under Achille Castiglioni.

Between 1990 and 1996, she was responsible for De Padova’s new product development office and signed the products “Flower,” “Loom Sofa,” and “Chaise Longue” with Vico Magistretti.
From 1993 to 1996, she had an associate practice with architects de Renzio and Ramerino and was engaged in the architectural design of showrooms, restaurants and franchising stores.

Patricia’s seating designs are well known and admired around the world for their concave styling and attention to detail. Her designs, Step and Lowland Sofas, were selected for the International Design Yearbook in 1999/2000 and in 2001 her Lowseat was selected to represent Italian design in the Furniture Design Tour. Patricia Urquiola has received great success in her One container, designed jointly with Piero Lissoni for Kartell.

Patricia Urquiola now directs installations, stands and showrooms for Moroso, Knoll, Sag 80 and Somma, and designs furnishings for Alessi, Agape, B&B, Driade, Foscarini and Molteni &C.

In 2006, Urquiola collaborated with Bisazza for the Salone del Mobile.

On that occasion, Patricia Urquiola and Martino Berghinz created a luminous and fine atmosphere around By Side, an extra large folding screen with polished steel frame and mobile panels of mosaic.

“By Side is an installation where the grandeur and the multiplicity of the folding screen alternates to the ethereal simplicity of the surroundings. The observer actively relates with the structure in a rarefied atmosphere. By Side represents not only a functional object, but one appropriate for the space where it stands. It divides the room in two enchanting areas where the panels can be rotated to complement both sceneries: one attracts the spectator in a Tolie de Jouy enriched with glowing highlights while the other accompanies the viewer in a game of reflections” Patricia Urquiola and  Martino Berghinz.

The original By Side folding screen is showcased currently in the Exhibition Halls at Bisazza Headquarters in Vicenza, Italy. A smaller version of the screen folder  (200×200cm)  is included  in the Bisazza Home collection available to the public.

Urquiola’s unique and inspiring design style can also be seen in the graphic pattern she designed for Bisazza Mosaic collection: multiple lines and geometrical shapes in different shades of green and blue weave together to create modular patterns similar to net.

A fresh design suitable for any environment in the house.

After the recent restyling of the New York flagship store, Bisazza opened its second showroom in North America, part of the strategic plan of the company to enhance the brand identity through the opening of flagship stores that are all aesthetically consistent, while reflecting the sophisticated and unique style of Bisazza.

The flagship stores, with their homogeneous and lush appearance, are located in the major design capitals of the world: Antwerp, Barcelona, Berlin, Chicago, London, Miami, Milan, Moscow, New York,  Paris, Rome, and Tokyo.

The Los Angeles store, as all others, was designed by the Bisazza Design Studio, a team of young designers directed by architect Carlo Dal Bianco, that coordinates the company’s style and product collections. The space is conceived as a series of living areas, a succession of rooms illustrating residential environments and showing the versatility and aesthetic qualities of mosaic design.

The entrance is characterized by the presence of four columns clad in Righe Oro, a simple decoration in stripes of gold and white mosaic. On the floor Dama Nera, a checker board black and white pattern inspired by the British optical fabrics. It leads to the first room where gold is the main motif with the walls clad in Damasco Oro Giallo, inspired by the traditional brocades, on one side, and Etoiles Oro Giallo, a fine lace motif, on the other.
The second room is dominated by the white color, and the perfect match of flowers and graphic decorations with Winter Flowers Oro Bianco, inspired by the old French fabrics,  and Liaisons Bianco, a pattern designed as an ethereal jewel of white and gold.

The library shelters the complete Bisazza collection, classic patterns alongside the newest decorations. This space, with its dark colors and ebony wood, draws its inspiration from the neo classical libraries of the XIX century and is present as a leitmotiv in all the Bisazza flagship stores worldwide.

The floor is also characterized by Vienna Nero, a peculiar decoration that is reminiscent of the traditional Viennese chairs.

The last and more intimate room showcases SpringRose Nero, a naturalistic representation of blossoming tea roses inspired by the pergolas and arbors of Victorian gardens.

The ten Marie Antoinette chandeliers that illuminate the store belong to the Bisazza Home collection, an assortment of furniture and decorative accessories designed by leading designers such as: Andrée Putman, Patricia Urquiola, Marcel Wanders, Studio Job, Jaime Hayon and Jürgen Mayer H.

The collection, combines mosaic and other luxury materials, and creates a unique take on home decoration characterized by boundless creativity.

The Spa, housed in the Peninsula New York Hotel, is a 35,000-square-foot oasis featuring thermal suites with ice fountains set against a backdrop of 24-karat gold Bisazza mosaic. The gold mosaic enhances the nature-inspired design of the spa offering luxurious compliments to the organic form featured throughout.

The beauty of the mosaic illuminates the dream-like environment of marble, warm woods and hues of cinnabar, amber and charcoal throughout the Spa. The gold mosaic allows a wide range of luminous effects and shades to enhance the calm lighting of the Spa, particularly because of the diffusion and vibration of light off the shimmering gold.

The Peninsula Hong Kong is home to The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, a calming environment of reclaimed antique wood and green bamboo complimented by shimmering glass mosaic.

The Spa experience is tranquil, peaceful and framed by a glimmering glass mosaic backdrop.

The “dreamy-pop” vases, entitled Antenahat, Ballhat, Bulletrabbit, Black Bulletrabbit, Openholes, Openmuñeco and Pointyhat, are all numbered as part of Bisazza’s Limited Editions collection, a limited edition series of exquisite works with Bisazza mosaic tile.

Antenahat

Ballhat

Bulletrabbit

Black Bulletrabbit

With Pixel Vases, the Spanish designer Jaime Hayon unconventionally experiments with mosaic through his own personal language.

“… the intention is to break with the traditional use of the Bisazza elements… where the mosaic application can become any shape, any intention within artistic expression.” (Jaime Hayon)

The use of mosaic with ceramic, resulted in objects of uncommon and voluptuous shapes.

Each vase looks like a lead character of a fairy tale environment and represents a luring and intriguing way of using mosaic.

Openholes

Openmuneco

Openmuneco with Pedestal

Guests and home-dwellers alike will be stunned and pleased to celebrate the season in a Winter Wonderland with Snowflake mosaic tile surrounding. With a traditional charm and modern sophistication, this Bisazza mosaic pattern is stunning all year long but adds a festive feeling during the cold, winter months.

Red is a timeless design color that evokes opulence and power. All year long red interior design can be enjoyed, but when the holiday season rolls around a red glass tile wall covering serves as the perfect setting for a Christmas gathering. Complimenting both green and gold (traditional colors of the season) the Silvia red mosaic wall has a luster that will dress up interior design for the holidays.

Ring in the New Year dressed in the latest fashions while your home sparkles with Bisazza mosaic style. The unique gold, white and silver mosaic pattern Festoon sets the scene for an inspiring space throughout the year and a sparkling addition to a New Year’s Eve party.

Dreams of white winters and sparkling scenes fill our brains during the holiday season. Feel the warmth of a classic and elegant silver and white interior wall pattern with Bisazza Damasco Oro Bianco, for a cozy and contemporary winter wonderland.

André (cabinet), Madeleine (table lamp) and Reflet (mirror), Bisazza Home, design by Carlo Dal Bianco. Photo by Federico Cedrone.

Bisazza glass mosaic tile used to create one standout design element, such as the Bonaparte wall mural, will serve as an endless conversation-starter and timeless piece of art to fit with any changing surrounding décor.

Bonaparte (panel), Bisazza Home, design by Carlo Dal Bianco. Photo by Alberto Ferrero.

Glass mosaic tile also serves as wallpaper to clad an entire living room wall with lavish, shimmering decoration. Vibrant colors or patterns of glass mosaic can be chosen to design one accent wall, or subtle hues of mosaic work together to design an entire space. Choose from shining shades of aqua, blue and navy to create a serene space or combine Bisazza’s red mosaic, orange, purple and yellow to create a warm, inviting room complete with this year’s hot design colors.

Embroidery Red, Bisazza glass mosaic pattern, Opus Romano collection. Computer technique. Design by Marcel Wanders. Photo by Federico Cedrone.

Twill Oro Giallo, Bisazza glass mosaic pattern, Vetricolor and Oro Bis collections. Computer technique. Design by Marco Braga. Photo by Federico Cedrone.

Bisazza’s glass mosaic tile patterns add fashion to interior design. Whether used in wall coverings, ceiling adornments, fireplace surrounds or glass tile furniture design, patterned mosaic tile makes the living room a place to receive guests, relax with loved ones or simply enjoy your home surroundings.

With gorgeous color coordination, inspiring patterns, modern or vintage accents and a range of complimentary finishes and textures, glass tile accented living spaces create a visually stimulating area both unique and individual sure to be the most inspiring place in the home.

Springrose Bianco, Bisazza glass mosaic pattern. Design by Carlo Dal Bianco. Photo by Ottavio Tomasini.

With the opening of the new Flagship Store in Miami, planned for Tuesday December 1st 2009, Bisazza Mosaico confirms its strong interest in strengthening its presence in the United States, an increasingly important market where the company has already opened three stores during the last few years (in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York).

The new store is located in the Design District area inside an impressive building and occupies a space of 400 square meters. The airy and luminous environments are perfectly fit for displaying the Bisazza Mosaic Collection and Bisazza Home, an assortment of furniture and decorative accessories signed by leading designers such as: Andrée Putman, Jaime Hayon, Marcel Wanders, Patricia Urquiola.

Within this setting, the decorative value of every single piece fully discloses itself and introduces an elegant interior style suitable for all living spaces.

The opening of the new flagship store coincides with Design Miami, the prestigious international art and design fair.

On that occasion, the showroom will showcase some pieces from the “Silver Ware” collection, designed by Studio Job for Bisazza Limited Editions, an exclusive selection of limited edition works. These precious out-of-scale sculptures, entirely clad in white gold mosaic, represent the perfect fusion between art and design.

The Miami flagship store was designed by architect Carlo Dal Bianco, director of the Bisazza Design Studio, who has conceived, along the years, all Bisazza stores located in the main capitals of design: Antwerp, Barcelona, Berlin, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, New York, Paris, Rome and Tokyo.

Bisazza will expand its offering of interior products in 2010 with a new line of mosaic furniture and decorative accessories featured in the Home collection.

With this new product line, Bisazza introduces an elegant interior style, which compliments the contemporary home and combines accessories and furniture pieces designed by some of the most important designers worldwide. The new products, available in 2010, will compliment the style, luxury and design of the precious 2009 Home collection. The unique style, which only Bisazza is capable of, is discernible throughout the Home collection with its close attention to detail and careful selection of precious materials.

The new products of BISAZZA Home will include:

The Marie Antoinette chandelier with 60 bulbs, designed by Carlo Dal Bianco, offers an upgraded, bolder version of the original Marie Antoinette chandelier.

Chandelier with crystal drops and silk shades. New version with 60 bulbs, with black or white shades.
Dimensions:
180 x 250 cm

The Buillon Cabinet, featured in Bisazza gold mosaic, will offer a stunning, modern piece of cabinetry for the contemporary home designed by Marco Braga & Storage.

Cabinet with steel frame and clad  with Bisazza gold mosaic.
Dimensions:
93,7 x 64 x 63,9 cm

The Correspondances table designed by Andrée Putman, first presented at the 2008 Milan Design Week, will now become available in a Blue color version in the BISAZZA Home collection.

Desk of two overlapping and adjustable tops in blue lacquered wood and glass mosaic white and blue. Leather desk pad.
Dimensions and weight:
200 x 77 x 70 cm – 125 kg

The black Engine Table designed by Jaime Hayon, conceived and first presented at the 2007 Milan Design Week, will join in 2010 the white version already included in the current collection.

Gran Reflet Carré Oro Bianco (white gold) and Gran Reflet Carré Oro Giallo (yellow gold) – offering a new shape and dimension to the rectangular Gran Reflet, already available from BISAZZA Home.

Mirror framed in Bisazza gold mosaic, available in white or yellow gold.
Dimensions:
96,5 x 96,5 x 4 cm

The Bisazza Home collection is on display and available for sale at the Bisazza flagship stores located worldwide in the capitals of the international design: Antwerp, Barcelona, Berlin, Chicago, Paris, London, Milan, Moscow, Rome, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and, now, Miami.

From September 19th to 27th 2009, on the occasion of the seventh edition of the LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL, Bisazza will participate as a technical sponsor in “The Tournament”.  The installation, designed by Jaime Hayon, will be situated in front of the National Gallery, in the marvelous setting of Trafalgar Square, in London.

The central component of the out-of-scale installation will be a vast chessboard of 160 square meters fully clad with Bisazza black and white glass mosaic. Two-metre high chess figures made in ceramic will be moved around according to the indications of the contestants on this extravagant chess game.

The interactive and entertaining scenography designed by Jaime Hayon reflects -  through the chess game -  the historic context of the battle of Trafalgar in a personal and definitely imaginative key.

Bisazza’s involvement in this event confirms once again the reciprocal interest and the strong relationship of the company with the Spanish designer who has signed installations, projects and decorative proposals for the Mosaic collection and Bisazza Home, a collection of furniture and decorative accessories for home interiors.

The new trends for the Fall 2009/Winter 2010 fashion season range from tartan and leather to hounds-tooth check and colors from red, purple, honey yellow, and grey to burnt sienna, olive green and electric blue.

Bisazza’s mosaic collection reflects the latest patterns, textile, color and fashion trends for seasonably stylish interior design.

Discover Kilt Black, Pied de Poule, Crocodile Black, Python, Zebra and Leopard print faux textile patterns or blends like Silvia, Marylin, L’Elba, Stella Alpina, Camilla, Iside, and Antonella, all matching this season’s fashionable clothing style to carry design through Fall 2009 into Winter 2010 and beyond.

From kitchen and bathroom design to floor tile applications, Bisazza’s innovative glass mosaic is always in line with fashion trends of the season.

Trend: Warm Colors of Red, Burnt Sienna, Purple and more…

Trend: Sheer fabrics, light hues and bold accents…

Trend: Cloaks, capes and overcoats in bold patterns and styles such as animal print…

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