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Reflections on the Sea During the Fuorisalone of the Milan Design Week Besenzoni takes part in the exhibition-event Interni Cre-Action with an installation conceive in collaboration with the Christian Grande studio, a celebration of the link between aesthetics and technology that transforms Milan University’s grand courtyard into a mirrorlike sheet of water. The work is inspired by the company’s iconic gangways by Samuela Urbini - ph. courtesy by Besenzoni
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n almost 60 years of activity, Besenzoni has grown from a
of cutting-edge solutions with its famous gangways, helm seats, cranes
small artisanal enterprise founded in 1967 in Sarnico, Italy
and ladders.
to become an international player in the production of yacht-
At this year’s FuoriSalone the company presents an installation created
building components. Its name is now a hallmark of quality and
in collaboration with Christian Grande’s architecture and yacht
innovation, and it has carved out its position in the sector through an
design studio. Besenzoni has already worked with the studio and it
unwavering commitment to technological research and the development
is very familiar with the company’s values. “Reflections of the Sea”,
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Above, Besenzoni’s Manta
on display in the courtyard of Milan University, has
cm and a depth of 150 cm, the sculptures are located
Comfort helm chair,
transformed the space into an exciting play of light
in a framework of glass panels in different colours
featuring a high back in
and perspectives, evoking echoes of the sea in the
and finishes representing the sky and water. The
dark grey padded leather.
heart of the city. The work has a powerful impact but
result is a striking visual effect. At the heart of the
The angle and horizontal
also invites onlookers to reflect on the relationship
work is another creation representing the company’s
and vertical positioning can
between design and the nautical world. “We’re
world, the Manta Comfort helm seat. “We chose the
be adjusted automatically
taking part with an installation because we want to
Manta Comfort for this installation because it is the
take an inspirational rather than purely expositive
most effective expression of our vision of technical
approach to the design world”, says company CEO
innovation and aesthetics”, says the CEO.
Giorgio Besenzoni. “We’re fascinated by the design
“Manta isn’t just a product, it’s a design element
world, which already has links with the kind of
that’s also received international accolades like the
work we do. Yachts are an expression of design and
Dame Award (Design Award Mets). It’s our most
stylistic excellence and we believe that the dialogue
recent innovation and is the perfect embodiment of
between yacht-building and design can open up new
the dialogue between functionality, ergonomics and
perspectives”.
elegance, fundamental values in the worlds of yacht-
The Christian Grande studio has developed a series of
building and design. Bringing it to the FuoriSalone
products and works for Besenzoni, transforming the
means emphasising this link and highlighting how
brand identity into an artistic language that combines
our know-how can find a space in totally unexpected
aesthetics and technology. The installation comprises
settings”. A presence at Milan’s Design Week that
four sculptural metal elements with mirror finish,
is not just a showcase but also an opportunity to
recalling the iconic Besenzoni gangway, a symbol of
describe the company’s approach in a wider context.
the link between land and sea. With a height of 280
www.besenzoni.it
via a touch command system. In the two photos top right, the Manta Class chair with white leather seats. Opposite page, top, the installation Reflections of the Sea presented at the Milan Design Week. Bottom, a preparatory sketch
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