The Ardys Oliva sofa embodies the contemporary vision of comfort developed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina. Conceived as a domestic landscape to be lived as close as possible to the ground, it expresses an immediate sensation of softness, perceptible both in its design and in the experience it provides. Its generous volumes and welcoming aesthetics make it a central room capable of transforming the atmosphere of an interior with elegance and character. Suitable for residential spaces such as hotel projects, reception rooms or high-end lounge environments, Ardys promotes a freer and more user-friendly approach to design. Its modular design makes it possible to create custom-made compositions, meeting the specific needs of each project while maintaining remarkable visual coherence. True to the style of Patricia Urquiola, the sofa stands out for its deep stitching that creates a raised pattern on the seats and backrests, subtly revealing the generosity of the upholstery. Based on a square matrix, each module is assembled thanks to a specially developed click system, offering great freedom of configuration and valuable flexibility in the evolution of spaces. Its main assets lie in its exceptional visual and physical comfort, its modularity allowing personalized compositions, its sculptural aesthetic highlighted by a refined work of topstitching, its ability to create contemporary conviviality spaces and the excellence of design signed Patricia Urquiola for Cassina.
Born in Oviedo in 1961, Patricia Urquiola attended the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Polytechnic School of Milan, where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as her thesis supervisor. She was his assistant at the Polytechnic School of Milan from 1990 to 1992. From 1990 to 1996, she worked in the product development department for De Padova, where she collaborated with Vico Magistretti. In 1996, she became head of design at Lissoni Associati. In 2001, Patricia Urquiola opened her own design studio, where she works on design, installations and architecture. In 2005, together with her colleague Eliana Gerotto, Patricia Urquiola developed a collection of lighting for Foscarini. Their Caboche pendant, ceiling, floor and table lamps reinterpret the 1960s plastic bracelet-style crystal chandelier with pendants. After several European boutiques, she has just designed the interior architecture of the sublime Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona. Patricia Urquiola designs both outdoor furniture, with the Pavo real armchair, and accessories for Alessi.
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CASSINA
Founded by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda near Milan in 1927, the Cassina brand is famous for editing the iconic Le Corbusier armchairs, among other exceptional pieces of furniture. Cassina also produces chairs, tables, armchairs, sofas, beds, wardrobes, and designer bookshelves. Cassina produces furniture of exceptional quality, inspired by industrial design in Italy.