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A modular shelving system made of 3 mm thick folded and painted metal. Modules are assembled using a magnetic attachment system. The metal elements, available in various shapes and sizes, are stackable and multidirectional.
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Rebus
Francesco Rota, 2024
Inspired by the iconic video game, Rebus consists of a series of modules that can be combined in an infinite number of configurations. Small freestanding bookshelves and storage units designed to furnish spaces on their own or in combination with seating and sofas. In this project, metal is the focal point and distinctive element: a 3mm thick sheet that twists through space to create square, rectangular, L, and Z shapes that perfectly fit together.
The configurations that Rebus allows to achieve can be countless; the different combinations enable customization of spaces with various storage solutions according to the objects they will accommodate. Particularly innovative is the joining system of the pieces, which does not require screws or other fastening elements: the attractive force of small magnets, only 8 mm thick, is sufficient to keep the structure firm and stable.
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Crafted with high-quality materials, this system offers exceptional durability, ensuring a long lifespan even with heavy usage. Its modular design allows for complete customization, enabling users to create unique configurations that perfectly fit their spaces and needs.
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Dimensions
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Kit - Small 01
25 x 77 x 52 cm
25 x 77 x 52 cm
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Kit - Small 02
25 x 51 x 52 cm
25 x 51 x 52 cm
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Kit - Small 03
25 x 51 x 52 cm
25 x 51 x 52 cm
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Kit - Small 04
25 x 77 x 52 cm
25 x 77 x 52 cm
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Kit - Medium 01
25 x 77 x 52 cm
25 x 77 x 52 cm
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Kit - Medium 02
25 x 77 x 52 cm
25 x 77 x 52 cm
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Kit - Medium 03
25 x 77 x 78 cm
25 x 77 x 78 cm
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Kit - Large 01
25 x 77 x 78 cm
25 x 77 x 78 cm
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Kit - Large 02
25 x 128 x 78 cm
25 x 128 x 78 cm
Finishing Struttura
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B62 BIANCO - OPACO
B34 GRIGIO CHIARO - OPACO
B82 GRIGIO - OPACO
B42 GRAFITE - OPACO
B59 NERO - OPACO
B10 ARANCIONE BECCO D'OCA - OPACO
B11 ROSSO SCURO - OPACO
B18 VIOLA MELANZANA - OPACO
B93 BLU OLTREMARE - OPACO
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B94 BLU COBALTO - OPACO
B54 PETROLIO - OPACO
B03 VERDE MARE - OPACO
B02 VERDE PRATO - OPACO
B04 VERDE BOSCO - OPACO
B24 MARRONE - OPACO
B22 MARRONE BUNGEE - OPACO
B41 TORTORE - OPACO
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Designer
Francesco Rota, interior and product designer, was born in 1966 in Milan, where he currently lives and works. After graduating in industrial design from the Art Center College of Design in La Tour de Peilz, Switzerland, he opened his studio in 1998, focusing on design in various sectors including products, furnishings, lighting, showrooms, offices, private homes, and exhibitions. He has collaborated internationally with companies such as Alchemy, Arketipo, Bals Tokyo, Barilla, Driade, Fiat, Frag, John Richmond, Knoll International, KME Italy, Lapalma, Lema, Living Divani, L'Oreal Paris, Malo, Martini & Rossi, Mercedes Benz, Moroso, Paola Lenti, Oluce, Takano Co. Ltd, and Versus.
He has received three Honorable Mentions for the Compasso d'Oro for the products 'Add,' 'Linea,' and 'Island,' which are part of the Compasso d'Oro ADI Historical Collection, as well as three Special Mentions for the German Design Award (awarded by the German Design Council) for the products 'Daydream' (2014) and 'Kanji' (2016) produced by Paola Lenti and 'Add' (2016) designed for Lapalma. He was awarded a German Design Award Winner for 'Move' by Paola Lenti in 2016 and received three Red Dot Awards for the products 'Add,' 'Kanji,' and 'Move' in 2016, as well as two Good Design Awards for the products 'Kanji' and 'Move' in 2016. He received the Interior Design Best of the Year Awards 2014 for the product 'Cloud' and the MIAW, Muuuz International Design Award, in 2013 for the product 'Frame On' and in 2014 for the product 'Smile.' In 2013, he was a finalist for the Wallpaper Judges' Award in the 'Designer of the Year' category.
His work has been exhibited in shows and events organized by Italian and international institutions including the St. Etienne Biennale du Design, Hannover Messe, Triennale di Milano, Reggia di Venaria Reale in Turin, Moss in New York, Material Connection in New York, Biennale di Architettura in Venice, Royal Academy of Arts in London, The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Miami Design District, Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix, and Bellerive Museum in Zurich. Since May 2004, he has been a professor at the European Institute of Design in the Master Research Study Program in Industrial Design, in collaboration with Magis. Since 2023, he has been the art director of Desalto.
