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MUSIC TO YOUR FEET


Art, music, and architecture were all incorporated into a flooring display when Consentino partnered up with an established architect.


In an installation which combined the architectural and design expertise of the Consentino Group with the established reputation of renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, Frankfurt became home to the ‘Musical Labyrinth’.


Daniel Libeskind is known for creating architecture that is poignant, original and sustainable, as well as being reflective of his passions for music, philosophy and literature.


Using Consentino’s ultra-compact surface, Dekton, the architect created the installation in Frankfurt’s Alte Oper plaza. This piece was one of the core elements in the “One Day in Life” initiative, in which Libeskind and the management team of Frankfurt’s Alte Oper designed a series of over 75 live concerts in 18 different locations throughout the city, all within the space of 24 hours.


The architect unveiled the piece in a ceremony attended by the Alte Oper’s General and Artistic Director, Dr Stephan Pauly; Country Manager for Cosentino Germany, Pierre Heck; and Director of Marketing and Communication for the Cosentino Group, Santiago Alfonso.


Covering 289m2 , Musical Labyrinth


simulates a deep black landscape and features an engraving in white,


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based on a unique original drawing by Libeskind. This is possible thanks to the use of Dekton which, in addition to its outstanding physical performance and strength, can also be customised using techniques such as etching.


The event presented the ideal opportunity for the Spanish family-owned business, Consentino, to showcase Dekton. The recently launched product is an ultra compact material used primarily for facade covering.


The public were invited to walk on and interact with the installation as a piece of public art, displayed until 15th June.


Eduardo Cosentino, CEO of Cosentino North America, said: “We are thrilled to once again partner with Daniel Libeskind and sponsor this first-of-its- kind event series which highlights the intersection of music and architecture.


“Cosentino is passionate about innovation and Dekton represents an important evolution in the surfacing category.


“It was a natural alliance to work with Daniel again as he continues to push the envelope and inspire, as is evidenced with One Day in Life and the Musical Labyrinth installation.”


Musical Labyrinth is made up of 80 customised Dekton slabs in the colour ‘Sirius’, each measuring 3.2m x 1.4m with a depth of 2cm. These slabs serve as a perfect canvas for Libeskind's design to be applied using sunken relief in white. The lines of the drawing show an imaginary labyrinth in the city, indicating in turn each of the points that correspond to the 18 venues where the various “One Day in Life” concerts and performances were held.


As well as each concert being held in a different location, the programme was performed several times in each locale at two-hour intervals; allowing the audience to enjoy different areas of the city at their own pace.


This is the fourth collaboration between Cosentino and Libeskind. Prior projects include: Beyond the Wall – an installation that was first presented in Silestone natural quartz during Milan Design Week and is now permanently installed featuring Dekton at Cosentino’s global headquarters in Almeria, Spain; and the sculpture Sonnets in Babylon, created for the Venice Architecture Biennale.


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