Argenta Launches Eterna, a Ceramic Collection Where Material Detail Shapes Light and Space

A curated selection of global marbles, precisely reimagined to offer controlled veining, serene textures, and unparalleled surface continuity.

The Japanese architect Tadao Ando wrote that light changes matter, and matter changes light. This relationship defines much of his work and also encapsulates the idea behind contemporary architecture: materials do not merely occupy space—they transform it. Precision, texture, and detail determine how light is perceived, how space is organized, and how it is inhabited.

It is with this vision that Eterna was born, a new ceramic collection developed by Argenta as a demonstration of its technical and material expertise. The project brings together different marbles from around the world, reinterpreted through contemporary ceramics, each crafted to reproduce the essence of the natural material and adapt to various finishes—polished, matte, honed, or bush-hammered.

More than a series, Eterna is a collection of collections that explores the relationship between material, proportion, and light. Its goal is to expand the constructive possibilities of marble through the technical precision and graphic control that define Argenta.

Detail is the guiding thread of this new family: in the alignment of veins, in the continuity between pieces, and in the way light moves uninterrupted across the surface. Visually, Eterna offers a serene and restrained interpretation of marble: refined, balanced, and timeless surfaces that naturally complement architecture.

 

Flavia: sequence, coherence, and material sobriety.
In the image, the volumes of a house appear carved from a single block of stone. Flavia’s surface clads the façade with a travertine reinterpretation in ceramic form, where the vertical veining becomes a constructive rhythm. The precision of the joints and the continuity of the pattern allow the building to be read as an orderly sequence of coherent and sober planes.

The sand tone and linear texture add a sense of naturalness. When light falls on the façade, it creates a play of delicate shadows that modulate the surface and give depth to the composition.

Inside the dining room, the material retains its character but becomes more inviting: the veins flow with the direction of the light, the joints vanish, and the overall impression is one of continuity. The honed finish introduces a subtle natural sheen that expands the perception of space and balances the mineral texture of the background. The detail of each piece reveals exceptional precision: a calibrated pattern, a consistent tone, and a relief that maintains the sensation of natural stone without losing control.

 

Nesta: a great plane of light.

The Nesta collection extends seamlessly from floor to walls. Natural light reflects off the white background of the reinterpreted Calacatta marble, creating a spacious, precise, and serene atmosphere. Grey and golden veins traverse the space like tension lines that organize the composition, balancing movement and calm.

In the living room, large polished slabs amplify the light streaming through the windows, providing controlled brightness. In the bedroom, the glossy texture contrasts with natural wood, generating a dialogue between the mineral and the organic.

Its technical performance is as important as its appearance. The finishes—matte, polished, silk (silky matte), and honed—offer different levels of interaction with light, allowing the result to be tailored to each space. Nesta represents constructed light: marble transformed into a technical plane where every joint, vein, and reflection is part of the spatial design.

 

Raffaello: matter as balance.

In the kitchen clad with Raffaello, both on the floor and part of the wall, the ceramic integrates with wood and concrete in a restrained composition. The ivory tones of Avorio di Segesta marble translate into a warm and uniform surface, where the golden veining appears as a subtle trace. The result is a balanced and luminous atmosphere, ideal for projects seeking calm and continuity.

In the dining room, the barely visible texture of the material becomes a neutral backdrop. Natural light is distributed evenly across the surface, creating visual comfort that enhances the perception of space. The ceramic acts as a silent support, allowing architecture, furniture, and greenery to coexist under a unified tone.

The detail of each piece reveals precise graphic work: the veining blends naturally, without repetitions or harsh contrasts. Raffaello represents the essential surface within Eterna: the one that unifies, balances, and gives coherence to the whole. It is the material that does not seek protagonism, but visual stability—a foundation upon which the rest of the project is built.