Lorenzo Nassimbeni
Fabric | Wallcovering | Product | Fabric in Use
Lorenzo Nassimbeni is an architect working in the medium of wallcovering and fabric design, fine art and mural design. His work is inspired by the South African and international built environment, and is architectural in every aspect. Lorenzo focuses on the area where the disciplines of architecture and fine art meet.
Lorenzo currently offers two textile collections, The Constantine Collection and the Dear Sir collection. Fabric yardage, wall coverings and cushions in both ranges are available through emily ziz style studio.
Constantine Collection
(Fabric available as white on 100% black cotton and black on 100% white cotton)
This fabric and wallcovering collection draws inspiration from international iconic buildings. The designs are based on original freehand drawings. Conceptually, they explore the idea of dilution of the icon.

'Spike' - Chrysler building, New York City, USA
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 112 cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm printed width. 56cm repeat.

Aisance' - Notre Dame, Paris, France
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 70cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm usable width. 34cm repeat.

'Simmetria' - St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 105cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm printed width. 51cm repeat.

'Tell him he's dreamin' - Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 36cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm printed width. 23cm repeat.

'Basil' - Battersea Park Power Station, London, England
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 44cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width.136cm printed width. 29cm repeat.

'Matador' - Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp, France
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 39cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm printed width. 19cm repeat.

'Success' - Mutual Heights building, CBD, Cape Town
Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 69cm repeat.
Small scale version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm printed width. 34cm repeat.

'Listen' - Good hope Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
>Large version: White 100% cotton cloth. 150cm total width. 140cm usable width. 34cm repeat.
Small version: White 'Calico' cloth. 150cm total width. 136cm printed width. 22cm repeat.
Dear Sir Collection
For this fabric and wallcovering design, inspiration is drawn from iconic South African buildings designed by renowned architect, Sir. Herbert Baker.
The designs are based on original freehand drawings created in black ink on paper.












