Architettura Sonora in London

Architettura Sonora at a glance

Brand

Architettura Sonora (AS), a division of B&C Speakers

Launched

2009

Based in

Via del Fornaccio 44, Vallina, Bagno a Ripoli (Florence), Tuscany, Italy

Mission

To get the best possible sound from the best looking speakers

Materials

Marble, concrete, terracotta, granite and travertine; each speaker is unique because the stone differs from piece to piece

Product families

Icarus & Daedalus, Cylinders, Cubes, Spherinas, Spheres and the Table Line

Through Faura

Specification and ordering at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

Architettura Sonora through Faura

Architettura Sonora is not installed at the Residency. These are the brand's product families, which Faura specifies and orders for projects.

Sound and natural materials

Architettura Sonora describes the stone, concrete or terracotta of its speakers as an essential part of their sound: marble, concrete, terracotta and granite each change the effect and feel of the music. Because the materials come from the earth, no two speakers match.

Each speaker is produced individually by skilled craftsmen, and every project is customised to the design and acoustic environment, with the client choosing the most appropriate materials.

Mission · Speakers

Key models

• Cube_400 TEN: a cube with a 10-inch coaxial speaker and omnidirectional emission, for indoor and outdoor use. It measures 400 × 400 × 570 mm and weighs 140 kg, with a base in black steel, brass, stainless steel 316L or painted steel.
• IPOGEO line: made with Margraf's marble specialists and available only on Cube_400 TEN, in Grigio Carnico grey, Rosso Cardinale red and Breccia Imperiale green marble.
• Spherina_Air: a suspended spherical speaker, Ø 300 mm and 14 kg, with a dual concentric 6-inch transducer for uniform omnidirectional coverage, in concrete, Fior di Pesco marble, Marquina marble or travertine.
• Spherina_Air PLUMA: made in high-grade resin concrete, and the only model offered in the high-gloss Lacquered Collection.
• Lighting Mood: an optional LED strip at 3000K on models such as Spherina_Air and Cube_400 TEN, casting light from the lower part of the speaker.

Cube_400 TEN · IPOGEO line · Spherina_Air

Finishes

• Concrete: white, grey, dark grey and red.
• Stone: Fior di Pesco marble, Black Marquina marble, classic and walnut travertine, and other stones on request.
• Klondike special finishes: a multi-layer metallic coating in shining yellow, green and dark grey, gold, silver, bronze and a Corten effect. Klondike is for indoor or covered outdoor areas, except Corten, which can also be used outdoors.

Who Architettura Sonora suits

Projects where speakers should read as objects rather than equipment: a marble cube beside a sofa, suspended spheres over a dining table, or concrete speakers on a terrace or in a garden, chosen to match the stone and finishes of the scheme.

Specifying Architettura Sonora through Faura

1. 01
   Plan with the stoneBook a private visit and choose speaker materials against the marble, joinery and furniture of your scheme at the Residency.
2. 02
   Choose models and finishesSelect speaker families, sizes, materials, bases and the Lighting Mood option for each room or outdoor space.
3. 03
   Coordinate the installationFaura works with your AV installer on amplification, cabling and positions, using Architettura Sonora's datasheets and manuals.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura places the order and coordinates delivery to the project.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Architettura Sonora speakers in London?

Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Architettura Sonora through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.

Where is Architettura Sonora based and made?

In Tuscany, Italy. Architettura Sonora is a division of B&C Speakers, based at Bagno a Ripoli near Florence, and each speaker is produced individually by skilled craftsmen.

What are Architettura Sonora speakers made of?

Natural and mineral materials such as marble, concrete, terracotta, granite and travertine, with Klondike metallic finishes and a high-gloss lacquer on Spherina_Air PLUMA. Each stone speaker is unique.

Can Architettura Sonora speakers be used outdoors?

Yes. The brand designs speakers for indoor and outdoor spaces; Cube_400 TEN, for example, is made for both. Klondike finishes are for indoor or covered outdoor areas, except the Corten effect, which can stay outdoors.

What is the IPOGEO line?

A marble line developed with Margraf, available only on Cube_400 TEN, in Grigio Carnico grey, Rosso Cardinale red and Breccia Imperiale green marble.

How heavy is the Cube_400 TEN?

Architettura Sonora lists it at 140 kg, measuring 400 × 400 × 570 mm, so Faura confirms floor loading and access with the project team.

Can I get CAD or BIM files for Architettura Sonora?

Architettura Sonora publishes datasheets, instruction manuals, a material palette and catalogues on its website, and high-resolution images and drawings in a reserved area for registered users. Faura collects the files needed for each specification.

How much do Architettura Sonora speakers cost?

It depends on the models, materials, finishes and options in the specification. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.

What are the lead times for Architettura Sonora?

Each speaker is produced individually, so timing varies by model and material. Faura confirms it for each order.