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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST -AD

PUBLICATIONS: April - May 2026

Kleos takes centre stage at AD with a project that explores the intersection of material, memory and contemporary design. Stone takes on form, movement and presence: a minimalist language that celebrates the natural beauty of Travertine and its ability to be transformed into objects of poetic and timeless character. This recognition reaffirms Kleos’s vision: to give new life to materials through research, craftsmanship and identity.

Kokeshi is conceived and realized under the creative direction of Elisabetta Di Maddalena, an Italian creative director and designer known for transforming Roman Travertine into functional objects with a strong artistic dimension. In her work, stone is treated not only as a material, but as a cultural language—capable of connecting traditions and offering a contemporary perspective on form, permanence, and meaning.

Presented in New York, Kokeshi showcases a series of sculptural figures carved in Roman Travertine. Each piece is defined by soft geometry, subtle variation, and a calm presence—bridging contemporary design language with a material rooted in architectural history.

Materiali

Kokeshi is carved from Roman travertine, selected for its warmth, porosity, and quiet depth. Each figure is shaped to preserve the stone’s natural texture and tonal variations—so no two pieces are ever identical.

River Wave

Gray - cross cut

Travertino Impero