Arabescato Orobico Black: material and identity for Glow Barber Shop

Milan

Project: MGS - DNA Design
Location: Milan
Product: Arabescato Orobico Black

Designed by DNA Design and featured in leading international magazines, the barber shop led by Lucio Ocria finds one of its most distinctive elements in the natural stone supplied by MGS.

In the city of Milan, just a short walk from Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione, MGS carried out a project within an open-plan space distinguished by striking contrasts between street style, modernity, and elegance. Glow Barber Shop — an artistic workshop and a place for exchange among beauty artists — welcomes its clients into a sophisticated environment defined by strong material character: chocolate-toned boiserie, and accents of marble, wood, and steel.

The central console is crafted from Arabescato Orobico Black marble. Its dark background, ranging from anthracite grey to deep black, is crossed by sinuous veining in shades of white, grey, and gold, at times enhanced by warm tonal accents. The veins, embedded within the body of the material, create a sense of visual depth that makes each piece unique.

The selection of this marble is not purely aesthetic: its low water absorption coefficient and high compressive strength make it suitable for functional applications such as this, ensuring long-term durability and performance.

We supported the project by providing precise consultancy in selecting the natural stone best suited to the client’s and designers’ vision. Custom processing takes place at a later stage, once the material has been selected and personally inspected. This co-design path reflects our mission: guiding clients in bringing their ideas to life. With consolidated experience across major national and international markets, MGS reinterprets the Italian stoneworking tradition to meet the evolving demands of contemporary architecture.

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