ARGENTA presents Vecta, a ceramic surface system that extends a single material concept from floors to wall coverings, integrated furniture and outdoor spaces. Unveiled at CERSAIE 2026, it brings together modular tile sizes and coordinated slabs to adapt the layout to each scale while preserving visual and color coherence throughout the project.
Vecta is based on a 120 × 120 cm production module with a nominal thickness of 8 mm. This produces six modular sizes: 120 × 120, 60 × 120, 60 × 60 and 30 × 60 cm, with 30 × 120 and 15 × 120 cm also available to order. The tiles share a dimensional grid and are combined with a 2 mm joint. This precision makes it possible to plan the tile layout and consider junctions between sizes from the outset of the project.
The system is complemented by slabs measuring 120 × 280 cm and 6 mm thick, coordinated with the collections. These can clad large wall surfaces and extend the use of ceramics to furniture fronts, counters and other architectural volumes.
In the work of British designer John Pawson, proportion, light and junctions are considered from the scale of a building down to everyday objects. This attention to different scales offers a way to understand Vecta through the design process: its modular tile sizes and coordinated slabs connect floors, walls and integrated furniture with the precision each space requires.
Five collections develop the aesthetic possibilities of the system. Essenza draws on clays and aggregates; Forum reinterprets terrazzo through small mineral fragments; Trace explores the look of cement and includes a large-format relief option; Luma evokes Campaspero stone; and Roma offers an Italian-inspired terrazzo. Luma and Roma also share coordinated colour palettes, allowing the two material expressions to be combined.
In a hotel, Vecta can connect the sequence of spaces from the entrance to the guest rooms. In the lobby, large floor tiles establish the character of the scheme. At reception, a large wall surface and the counter front pick up the same collection. The tile layout adapts to the rhythm of the corridors, while in the guest rooms, wall coverings or integrated furniture can echo its palette at a more intimate scale. In this way, the material accompanies the transition from public to private spaces while respecting the function of each.
In a home arranged around a courtyard, Vecta can establish a color connection between the floors of the living areas and the terrace through the 60 × 120 cm Out version. Indoors, Luma and Roma allow stone and terrazzo effects to be used according to the light and character of each room. The project thus maintains a recognizable composition from the living room to the courtyard, with variations that respond to each space.
A showroom presents a different challenge: the display may change over time, while the architecture needs to retain a recognisable order. The modular floor layout can establish a grid for circulation; large wall surfaces can provide a backdrop for the pieces on display; and a clad volume can bring together reception and consultation functions. Vecta allows these elements to form part of a coherent spatial structure that can accommodate different exhibition layouts.
Vecta also reflects an approach to responsible engineering: the shared base module and optimized thickness aim to promote efficient use of materials and resources. This technical foundation translates into the freedom to choose sizes, adjust layouts and resolve junctions precisely to suit each space.
