Vila-real, Castellón, Spain
Tadao Ando wrote that light changes matter, and matter changes light—highlighting how materials transform space in contemporary architecture through precision, texture, and detail.
Argenta’s Eterna collection embodies this philosophy by reinterpreting marble from around the world in ceramics. Eterna isn’t just one series but a collection exploring material, proportion, and light. It aims to expand marble’s architectural use via graphic control and technical precision. The focus is on vein alignment, surface continuity, and how light moves smoothly across the tiles, offering serene, balanced, timeless marble-inspired surfaces.
Flavia presents a travertine reinterpretation perfect for façades. Its vertical veining creates rhythm, and sand tones add natural warmth. Light falling on the façade generates delicate shadows, adding depth. Indoors, Flavia’s honed finish enhances spatial perception, flowing veins and near-invisible joints creating a seamless look. This finish balances mineral texture with a subtle sheen, highlighted by precise, calibrated patterns mimicking natural stone.
Nesta reinterprets Calacatta marble with large polished slabs reflecting light across floors and walls. Its white background combined with grey and gold veins balances movement and calm. Its matte, polished, silk matte, and honed finishes allow architects to tailor light interaction per space, promoting a harmonious dialogue between mineral and organic elements. Nesta turns marble into a technical plane where every vein, joint, and reflection bolsters spatial design.
Raffaello balances ivory tones with golden veining, perfectly integrating wood and concrete elements. It creates calm, luminous interiors that emphasize cohesion. Its subtle texture disperses light evenly, providing comfort and enhancing spatial perception. Veins blend naturally without harsh contrasts, ensuring visual stability. Raffaello is the essential calming surface within Eterna, supporting the broader architectural narrative without competing visually.
About Argenta Cerámica: Founded in 1999 in Castellón, Spain, Argenta is a dynamic leader in ceramic tile manufacturing and marketing, serving architecture and interior design globally. With five factories, advanced R&D, and exports to over 100 countries, Argenta emphasizes innovation, quality, and sustainability. Its #Friendlytile philosophy fosters people-centered design, combining craft with advanced tech. Argenta has earned awards like the German Design Award and invests continually in product development spanning porcelain stoneware, ceramic sheets, and white paste tiles, offering versatile catalogs that meet diverse architectural demands worldwide.
This collection and company exemplify how materials and design innovation merge to transform spaces through ceramics, where light, texture, and precision elevate architectural surfaces.
