Downtown Design
redazione 4/08/2025

Mosaic masterpieces

Two bespoke creations by Fantini Mosaici enrich the new Bvlgari boutique in Milan, on Via Monte Napoleone, celebrating mosaic artistry and Italian savoir-faire

Fantini Mosaici has crafted two exceptional interventions at the new Bvlgari boutique on Via Monte Napoleone, housed inside the renovated Palazzetto Taverna Radice Fossati. On the ground floor, the art of mosaic takes centre stage through two bespoke creations that embody Italian artisanal excellence. In the Rotunda – a space inspired by the Temple of Minerva — the Calacatta marble floor comes alive through a harmonious design and curved brass inlays, laid with sartorial precision.

Nearby, next to the dramatic spiral staircase, an in-situ Venetian terrazzo adds rhythm and depth: golden Travertine interplays with precious Italian marbles, from Verde Alpi to Pink Onyx. A collaboration that weaves together architecture, fine jewellery, and exceptional craftsmanship. The partnership between Fantini Mosaici and Bvlgari is much more than a project: it is a shared narrative of beauty, luxury, and a deep-rooted culture of making – set in the heart of Milanese elegance.

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