Roma × Noorth

For Roma, we approached Mediterranean architecture with an almost archaeological sensitivity. We were drawn to the poetry of aged stone—its carved precision, worn irregularities, and accidental breaks that reveal layers of history. These textures became the emotional starting point, shaping both the material palette and the sculptural presence of each piece.

The washbasin and bathtub are conceived as contemporary monoliths, carved from layered stones that vary in origin, colour, and finish, giving each its own presence. Screens with integrated mirrors or light evoke the quiet, noble character of classic architectural windows.

Each Roma element begins as raw stone, shaped through a process that combines the precision of modern technology with the patience of hand craftsmanship — digital tools define the form; human hands bring it to life. No two pieces are entirely alike, and the material remains the protagonist throughout.

The surface can be worked in three distinct ways. Ground and polished with abrasive discs and water until smooth, soft, and silky to the touch. Carved into a rhythm of thin, precise lines that catch light at an angle, giving the surface a refined, architectural quality. Or worked entirely by hand into a rough finish that recalls the fractured face of broken stone — raw, elemental, deeply tactile. Three surfaces, one material.

By combining stones of different origins and pairing contrasting textures, the bathroom gains a refined, considered presence. The choice of stones — cooler or warmer, brighter or darker, contrasted or tone-on-tone — can be arranged in two or three layers to modulate the expression of the space. White Carrara marble, dark grey slate, soft brown sandstone: each carries its own geological character, combined into a rich composition.

A set of mirrors and side tables completes the collection, extending the same material logic into the room as a whole — a contemporary reminder of the bath culture of ancient Rome, where stone was the foundation of a civilisation that understood bathing as a social, sensory, and civic act. That tradition of bringing water and stone together in a sensuous setting lives on in this collection.