Sicis has achieved worldwide recognition for its exquisite mosaic creations and elegant home collections that epitomize superior craftsmanship, design and technology.
Sicis began its journey in 1987 in Ravenna, Italy, under the direction of Maurizio Leo Placuzzi. Since then, it has revolutionized the industry of mosaic through superior craftsmanship, design and technology. Through the age-old technique, each tessera is hand cut and made in Italy, by some of the most talented artisans.
Italy being a hub for traditional mosaic draws inspiration from design, fashion and art movements across the world. Sicis personifies this Italian eye for beauty, penchant for luxury and sense of pride in its rich heritage. Diverse materials like stone, marble, Murano glass, wood, platinum, gold, come to life through a language that is unique and timeless.
Bringing this to India is Tessera India, an effort born out of a passion for art, design and architecture. Tessera India is a collaborative of Kekin Shah, Falgun Shroff and Dhara Shroff. It combines the experience of more than two decades in the Indian design industry and the expertise of one of the country’s most sought-after architects. Tessera’s purpose is to curate experiences by introducing unique luxury design brands in India to weave home collections that are personal, exclusive and tailor-made.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of exquisite mosaic creations and experience the perfectly crafted furniture and lights at the 4,500-sqft store. Designed by Hiral Jobalia of Hiral Jobalia Studio, the store transports you to the magical world of Sicis in all its splendor. The store was designed in close consultation with the Sicis Italy team to present their vast range of luxury products for floor and wall surfaces such as mosaic, stone inlays, glass, fabrics, etc., along with furniture, lighting, accessories, and more, in an experiential manner.
The store showcases all the Sicis products in an imaginative and aesthetic manner to demonstrate their unparalleled employment in an interior context. Thus, the design concept follows an “atelier living” with a live mock-up of an entire home from the living space – formal / informal, to dining, bar, bedroom, bathroom, etc.
The product selection, made in collaboration with the Sicis team, is specific to the Indian market. The grand and intricate flooring pattern Cosmati (Mandala pattern) is well balanced with the furniture pieces and subtle wall treatment. The Sicis Vetrite and Mosaic for wall panels, screens, and library units are showcased in a creative manner so that the architects/designers would understand their multiple applications.
The site posed some structural challenges because of multiple beams and columns in a very unusual manner, and low ceiling height. The store design took care to hide the columns and enhance the ceiling height by keeping it subtle in white PoP finish. The decorative lights from Sicis also came in handy. Apart from these, the store is illuminated with track lights and accent lights in a few areas.
The Sicis aesthetic pervades the whole environment and the coveted made-in-Italy stamp is evident in the way the products are displayed, adding a distinct design flair that is unmissable.
