Cross

Design — Marta Martino

Cross is a modular porcelain surface collection by Marta Martino that operates simultaneously as material, structure and visual language. Its dense relief micro-texture forms a cross-like geometry when assembled, creating an architectural surface with depth and direction.

With Cross, De Marchi Verona continues its research into architectural surfaces that can function at once as material, structure and visual language. Designed by Marta Martino, the collection starts from a modular ceramic element characterized by a dense micro-relief texture that, once assembled, forms a cross geometry visible at a larger scale.

Rather than applying a simple decorative motif, Cross introduces depth and direction into the surface, turning the wall into a three-dimensional field sensitive to light. The system consists of square modules available in two sizes, 10x10 cm and 20x20 cm, allowing multiple compositional configurations. The result is an architectural surface that changes visually depending on the viewpoint and lighting design.

Designer: Marta Martino
Product code: CRS10 · CRS20
Material: Glazed porcelain · high-temperature firing > 1,200 °C
Elements and dimensions: 10 × 10 × 3,3 cm (Cross10) · 20 × 20 × 6,4 cm (Cross20)
Weight: 17 kg/m² (Cross10) · 23 kg/m² (Cross20)
m² per box: 0,64 m² (Cross10) · 0,48 m² (Cross20)
Pieces per box: 16 modules (Cross10) · 12 pieces (Cross20)
Package dimensions (A × B × C): 48 × 48 × 23 cm
Monochrome finish: Solid color across the full surface · base price list
Special finish: Colour and surface variations on project
Precious finish: Hand-applied · on request
Decoration: Hand-decorated · each piece is unique
Water absorption: < 0,5 % (UNI EN ISO 10545-3) · Group BIa
Frost resistance: Certified · suitable for harsh climates (UNI EN ISO 10545-12)
Recommended installation: C2 S1 / C2 S2 adhesive (EN 12004) · double spreading for three-dimensional elements
Use: Indoor and outdoor · walls, ventilated facades, decorative cladding
Production times: 6–8 weeks (standard) · up to 12 weeks for customisations
Customisations: Colours, formats and finishes on request · dedicated contract development
Certifications: DoP · CE marking · full technical sheet with every order

Handcrafted production

All our surfaces are handcrafted. Any variations in tone, finish, and reflection are inherent characteristics of the production process, making each surface unique and one of a kind.

Monochrome

Solid color across the full surface.

Natural variations in intensity caused by the distribution of the glaze during firing.

ML-01Glossy

ML-02Glossy

ML-03Glossy

ML-05Glossy

ML-11Glossy

ML-13Glossy

ML-33Glossy

ML-15Glossy

ML-08Glossy

ML-31Glossy

ML-18Glossy

ML-19Glossy

ML-20Glossy

ML-32Glossy

ML-06Glossy

ML-07Glossy

ML-09Glossy

ML-21Glossy

ML-23Glossy

ML-24Glossy

ML-25Glossy

ML-10Glossy

ML-12Glossy

ML-26Glossy

ML-28Glossy

ML-30Glossy

ML-01 · ML-02 — Green with Ramina

Artisanal finish made with natural pigments. Variations in tone, intensity, and reflection are inherent characteristics of the production process, making each surface unique and unrepeatable.

ML-06 — Bronze

Handcrafted finish, characterized by pronounced tonal variations and a natural craquelé effect that makes every surface unique and one of a kind.