Lapicida has opened its new London showroom in Pimlico’s design district to showcase its comprehensive range of natural stone, including genuine antique reclaimed stone and fine Italian porcelain.
“We have waited a long time for the right location, and when this space in the Pimlico design district became available, I knew immediately that this was the place to be,” says Jason Cherrington, managing director of Lapicida. “We are delighted to be located amongst other inspirational interiors brands, and it is ideal for interior designers and customers to cover all design bases within one area. Our showroom manager Nicola Kemplay and her excellent team are ready to show London what we have to offer, and we’re very excited to be a part of the design community here.”
There is a dedicated area to display Lapicida’s reclaimed antique stone floors, including examples of its English flagstone, Barr de Montpelier and Lyon Terracotta. Lapicida’s custom-cut service transforms these historic floors from irregular pieces of antique stone into dimensioned pieces, making them suitable for modern use. These are shown alongside a collection of limestone floors created in partnership with English Heritage, inspired by properties within English Heritage’s care.
Also on display is a selection of solid marble sinks, fabricated by Lapicida’s own CNC machine. These include marble Belfast sinks and shallower basin designs in honed and antiqued finishes. Lapicida's expert stonemasons can transform stone into bas-relief tiles, staircases, balustrades, full scale statuary, book-matched panels, custom-designed inlays, intricate mosaics and more. The showroom contains a dedicated meeting area where Lapicida’s project consultants can advise on anything: from the products sold from stock to complex one-off designs and manufacturing projects.
The company's new Composition collection will take centre stage and is exclusive to the London showroom. This luxury stone surface is created with a combination of monochromatic natural stones including travertine, marble and basalt. These have been cut into geometric shapes and precisely fitted into a unique pattern to create a striking statement design for floors and walls. Also exclusive to the London Lapicida showroom is a collection of handmade terracotta tiles featuring reliefs of colourful and bold geometric shapes.
An ‘indoor-outdoor’ room is dedicated to the Ornamenti collection by Lapicida. This includes outdoor ornaments, such as artisan-made Italian terracotta planters and authentic French Biot Jars.