Harmonic Patterns

HARMONIC PATTERNS

Materials embodying the principles of BioGeometry exploit its potential in the furnishing and design industries, promoting personal well-being. Federica Caimi, President of Harmonic Shapes, describes the development of this innovative idea and how it can be applied

by Marta Bernasconi

Everything stems from the synergy between two favourable conditions – on the one hand, the extensive knowledge of materials possessed by Caimi International S.p.A., a reference point for the sector producing finishing materials for building interiors and exteriors, backed by a know-how developed over generations, on the other a passion shared by father and son for philosophies that investigate the interactions between energy flows in the human body and the environment and reveal ways of improving people’s physical and mental well-being. As Federica Caimi relates, the idea came into being in 2017 during a seminar examining the BioGeometry research carried out by Doctor Ibrahim Karim. “I’ve always been interested in energy, waves and the geometries surrounding the Earth and their impact on people’s

well-being. As a result I decided to take part in BioGeometry courses together with my father, the co-founder and art director of Harmonic Shapes. Thanks above all to the wonderful relationship we struck up with Dr. Ibrahim Karim, this gave rise to the idea of using BioGeometry for the first applications of Harmonic Shapes, using high-quality materials and established technology. We chose our partner companies, limiting the possibilities to those we regarded as leaders in their field, and obtained exclusive rights to the patterns Dr. Ibrahim created on the basis of studies and research to exert a beneficial effect on the space in which they are located and the people who live there. We applied these patterns developed for the design world to surfaces, textiles and finished products like marble, parquet, woods, wallpaper, glass, stoneware,

The four geometries expressed by the Harmonic Shapes collection maintain their effectiveness even when scaled down – what is important is that their proportions remain the same. This property means they can be adapted to most surfaces and spaces

Many modern yachts rely partly on solar panels to fulfil their energy requirements. Detailed analyses of their interiors could identify spaces where the application of the Centering pattern may help combat the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields

ecological films and mosaics”. The result was the launch of the Harmonic Shapes brand, which combines innovative ideas and methods with a powerful aesthetic appeal to apply the principles of this philosophy to furnishing materials. The four patterns in the collection focus on harmonising spaces and people, and each pattern has its own distinctive features - Synergy Shape seeks to establish an equilibrium between the two hemispheres of the brain, Harmony Shape influences the energy of the biological processes, Balancing Shape emphasises a balance of the vital functions and Centering Shape uses geometry to combat the harmful effects of electro-magnetic radiation. The positive effects on the individual are complemented by the aesthetic value of the surfaces, which can be personalised in all their elements. “The distinctive graphic motif displayed by the patterns can be printed, engraved, silk-screen printed, applied with a film or created by a skilled cabinet maker. It’s also possible to make the geometries become a part of the architecture by, for example, transferring the patterns onto marble columns. Some especially striking pieces we have created feature engraving with gold or etching the pattern onto an onyx plate. When backlit this produces a highly evocative effect. In terms of interior design we can say that the Harmonic Shapes collection opens up a series of intriguing possibilities”. Federica Caimi identifies another aspect of the product, pointing out that the geometric motifs need not be visible to be effective, but it is nevertheless crucial that they are located within a space. With customisable dimensions, colours and materials, Harmonic Shapes open new perspectives for interior designers and anyone seeking to combine aesthetic requirements with promoting physical and mental well-being. www.harmonicshapes.com

The Harmonic Shapes Studio provides a consultant to analyse interiors and the people who are experiencing them, identifying ways to harmonise the relationship between space and individual