TO MARK THE reopening of Louis Vuitton’s No. 2 Via Monte Napoleone, Fantini Mosaici contributed to the creation of the flooring for the exclusive Da Vittorio Caffè Louis Vuitton.
The courtyard is centred around a floor that is both an artwork and a testament to Italian craftsmanship. The original design by artist Martin Klein has been brought to life through a composition of natural marble pebbles, crafted using the traditional reverse mosaic technique on paper. The stones, all sourced in Italy – including Carrara, Occhialino, Giallo Siena, and Fior di Pesco marbles – were selected to create a gradient of whites, greys and blacks.
Covering approximately 88m2, the floor required three months of work in the workshop and 20 days of on-site installation.
The collaboration is part of the broader restoration of Palazzo Taverna, a historic residence dating back to 1835, originally designed by Ferdinando Albertolli. Thanks to architect Peter Marino, the building has been transformed into a multifunctional space blending fashion, design and fine dining.
Fantini Mosaici’s contribution goes well beyond the courtyard: the company also oversaw the installation of marble floors, cladding, and staircases across approximately 2,500m2, including the monumental staircase that connects the different levels of the store. www.fantinimosaici.it
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