Bespoke metal work for Timati's residence

Mirrors

We designed several mirrors at once throughout the residence. Each can be considered as a separate masterpiece in the style of brutalism. One fact: to transport them to the 6th floor, where the residence is located, we had to use a crane. Each of these mirrors deserves a separate description. One of the walls is occupied by a luxurious mirror 1000*2550 mm. size. Its frame is made of black hot-rolled metal, and we separately worked on the texture – using a kind of patination technology, we achieved the effect of dross on the metal. To prevent further corrosion, the frame was carefully varnished with a varnish specially designed for this purpose.

The final weight of this masterpiece turned out to be impressive – 140 kg. Even more impressive are the two bathroom mirrors, each weighing approximately 230 kg and measuring 1600*2550 mm. However, it was not the weight, but the dimensions that became the biggest problem when installing these mirrors. In order to install them in a relatively small bathroom space, we had to employ up to 6 workers at the same time. Also for the bathroom, we designed a mirror cabinet made of black hot-rolled metal. Its mirror surface is equipped not only with illumination, but also with heating of the plane. This design solution is designed to prevent fogging of glass in high humidity. We applied all our skills, perfectly combining the metal and wood parts of the cabinet. In addition, we had to solve the problem of fastening – with a weight of more than 100 kg, we could not allow unnecessary loads on the decorative suspended ceiling, so the cabinet is fastened with studs to concrete ceilings. Another unusual item in this series, in the design of which we participated, is a small round mirror in a frame made of black hot-rolled metal. With its small dimensions relative to other mirrors of the residence – only 900 mm.

Functional decor elements

It may seem that we did not use much brass in the project. This is not true. The two-level space of the residence is connected by communications. Metal Workshop designed them in brass boxes adorned with polished steel sheets. Perhaps this element of decor is the richest in finishing techniques. The brass of the boxes is polished, satin-finished and covered with patina. Through a combination of sanding, satin finish and patination, an amazingly beautiful burnt brass color with a heat tint effect was achieved. Satin-finished stainless steel sheets 1.5 mm thick. planted on hardware. The resulting subtle contrast between the pronouncedly rough texture of the bolts and the delicate, smooth surface of the steel is unforgettable.