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Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

These polished marble blocks by Milanese designer Emanuele Pizzolorusso can be arranged on your desk to make miniature monuments.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

The set is made up of three variants of a 100x100x100mm Carrara marble block.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

Some blocks have grooves or holes punched into them like doors or windows and others have an edge that is completely rounded.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

We've already published some projects by Emanuele Pizzolorusso including a story about crumpled city maps included in the Dezeen Book of Ideas and a waste paper basket made of recycled paper.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

Here's a little more information from the designer:


α, β, γ.  (Alpha, Beta, Gamma.)

Carrara-marble blocks

Alpha Beta Gamma is a set of 3 blocks; simply cut, substantial in mass and satisfying to touch.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

Arrange them in infinite ways to create forms that are at once unique and universal.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

Your own sanctuary may be built from these harmonious blocks, designed to give rise to the largest possible number of combinations...

A limited edition set can be purchased through pre-order.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

You can also download technical drawings to make your own under the Creative Commons Licence BY-NC-ND. It means you are free to reproduce it, but not for commercial purposes.