In conversation with CARA \ DAVIDE

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The structural consequences of 70Materia

With a process-oriented and experimental approach, the CARA \ DAVIDE multidisciplinary studio has investigated the structural potential of the 70Materia® mix, working on a self-supporting surface in dialogue with a steel grid: Super Giunto. For the Orbita experimental project, presented at Capsule Plaza during Milan Design Week 2025, the surface was implemented in the mobile SG Rover Table, which the duo discusses in this interview.

Cara \ Davide

Sketch, Cara \ Davide

70M
Please briefly present your research for Orbita.

C\D
SG Rover Table is part of a larger project called Super Giunto, an experimental investigation into how the 70Materia® mix can become a surface with structural consequences thanks to a metal grid, giving rise to an innovative and decorative material. For Orbita, Super Giunto takes the kitchen module far beyond the confines of the domestic landscape.

70M
Where did the inspiration for this Martian rover that meets the Quaderna table come from?

C\D
It's the result of a process of experimentation with the material. The initial goal was to find the right balance between the mesh and the aggregate material, so as to create a new structural surface, technically precise and potentially reproducible. Once this milestone was reached, we focused on an essential object: a table. An ideal complement to highlight the flat surfaces of the material.

Super Giunto is a surface material that can be applied both vertically and horizontally. The grid masks joints and connection lines, transforming interior spaces into environments clad in a continuous grid. It can also be used for furnishings, such as the SG Rover Table, in indoor and outdoor settings.

70M
What novelty have you brought to the 70Materia® material?

C\D
The main work was to make the material structural through a metal grid, which allows for self-supporting and continuous surfaces.

70M
What type of mix did you select, and how does it relate to the metal mesh inserted within the mixture?

C\D
We chose a deep chocolate-coloured mixture with black basalt aggregates, which creates a striking contrast with the steel and the wheels. The result is an elegant and impactful combination.

70M
How did you work on optimising processes and materials in your project?

C\D
For the Super Giunto material, we chose prefabricated metal meshes, which allow us to keep production in-house. We also worked with terrazzo materials already present in the 70Materia catalogue, enhancing availability and reducing waste.

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SG rover table. Photography: Giacomo Bianco

70MWhere did the inspiration for this Martian rover that meets the Quaderna table come from?

70MWhat novelty have you brought to the 70Materia® material?

C\DThe main work was to make the material structural through a metal grid, which allows for self-supporting and continuous surfaces.

70MWhat type of mix did you select, and how does it relate to the metal mesh inserted within the mixture?

C\DWe chose a deep chocolate-coloured mixture with black basalt aggregates, which creates a striking contrast with the steel and the wheels. The result is an elegant and impactful combination.

70MHow did you work on optimising processes and materials in your project?

C\DFor the Super Giunto material, we chose prefabricated metal meshes, which allow us to keep production in-house. We also worked with terrazzo materials already present in the 70Materia catalogue, enhancing availability and reducing waste.