Right, Beautiful, and Good
From the collaboration between the two-Michelin-star chef and Luce di Carrara comes the opportunity to share Oldani’s vision of what is “right,” “beautiful,” and “good” when working with marble and beyond.
Beautiful and good
It was precisely this classical idea of Kalokagathia—a fusion of two Greek words, kalòs (“beautiful”) and agathòs (“good”), expressing the unity of beauty and goodness—that drew the chef to Luce di Carrara.
Graceful shapes of nature
This balance between beauty and functionality led to the design of the marble counter featured in Davide’s new restaurant, Olmo. Davide personally selected the Verde Alpi slabs, from which the centerpiece of the restaurant was crafted. The design not only perfectly captures the graceful shapes of nature but also meets stringent performance requirements such as durability and wear resistance.
Authentic flavors
Accessibility is another key pillar in Davide Oldani’s philosophy. What is “right” stems from common sense and balance a pursuit of harmony not only in pricing but also in flavors, the use of raw materials, and even the interiors of his restaurants, where everything must be beautiful, yet practical and functional.
Enhancing contrasts
These concepts, along with a particular surface, inspired the unique design of the wall-mounted washbasin in Olmo’s bathrooms. Its monolithic form, combined with the natural softness of the Cannette surface, embraces and highlights contrasts. Rooted in tradition yet looking forward to the future, it envisions a world where beauty aligns with goodness.
“Ethics of aesthetics, aesthetics of ethics: for me, they go hand in hand. I love surrounding myself with beautiful things, but I can’t imagine a beautiful object that isn’t also functional.”
— Davide Oldani
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