CAESARSTONE and JAIME HAYON collaboration

Leading quartz manufacturer Caesarstone returns to Palazzo Serbelloni to unveil "Stone Age Folk" by Jaime Hayon, the pinnacle event of their year-long collaboration with the world renowned Spanish designer for the 2017 Designer Collaboration Programme

Inspired by flora, fauna and folklore from different cultures, Jaime Hayon designed an architectural pavillion,

which references the famous Crystal Palace built in Hyde Park, London for the Great Exhibition of 1851, combining over 48 Caesarstone colours with metal and stained glass.

Within the historical backdrop of the Palazzo's Ballroom, Caesarstone's quartz material is meticulously handcrafted and implanted into the metal frame of the pavilion as a precious jewel within Hayon's whimsical Caesarstone universe. Employing traditional high-end stone marquetry and stained glass window techniques,the designeris imbuing the space with his eccentric spirit and artistry to create a fantasy world made of different colours, forms and shapes.This fantasy world is inspired by thenatural environment, the animal kingdom, and folklore of different cultures, ranging from Hungarian myths to African tribal influences. Tribalmasks and Hayon’s signature clownsfaces are featured on large-scale wall panelsandpresented alongside playful carousels made of Caesarstone, furniture pieces and light fixtures. Further demonstrating the versatility of Caesarstone’s material, through the lively, visionary eyes of the designer, diningtables, small coffee tables and cabinets become bird-like characters and animated faces. Together, all the pieces contribute to the kaleidoscopic feel of the installation and enable the visitor to playfully interact with the material in a fresh, unexpected way.

"We are honoured to collaborate with imaginative, boundary-breaking designer Jaime Hayon for this year's Milan installation. We are especially drawn by the way he uses Caesarstone as a key element of his whimsical universe. His all-immersive plunge into experimenting with Caesarstone materials further emphasises the boundless possibilities of using our premium surfaces and the way these can inspire unexpected creations in the world of design." Eli Feiglin, VP of Marketing at Caesarstone