Not unfamiliar with material from Cosentino‘s inventory, having integrated Dekton into previous projects, Vancouver-based Patkau Studio got the chance to work with the brand’s newest mineral surface, Ēclos, the result of which is the modular Ēclos Maitake Table.
Originally developed by Patkau Studio in solid wood, the Maitake Table has been reimagined in Ēclos, resulting in a sculptural, modular table that balances fluid geometry with precision engineering.
The project began after Patkau Studio was introduced to Ēclos through a material sample presented in a boardroom, prompting the team to explore the mineral surface’s creative potential. Rather than emphasizing the traditional slab-like qualities of stone surfaces, Patkau Studio approached Ēclos through organic geometry, using Maitake as the ideal form to explore the material’s sculptural possibilities. Using CNC stone routing, the team was able to achieve the signature tapered profile central to the design, while the material’s intrinsic grain created a tactile surface.
To fully embrace Ēclos, the team also redesigned the table’s legs with new curvilinear forms made from the same material. Threaded inserts and discreet steel bracket systems enable sturdy on-site installation while maintaining a visual language throughout the piece.
An equally important part of the design process was sustainability. In keeping with Ēclos’ emphasis on recycled content, the team developed an efficient production layout that allows nine compatible modules to be cut from a single sheet of material to maximize flexibility while minimizing waste.
“The Ēclos Maitake table is more than just a piece of furniture. It reflects how we think about design at Cosentino’s,” said Karim Guirguis, regional director, Cosentino Canada. “Our collaboration with Patkau Architects is a big part of that, especially here in Canada. Working with a studio that’s so thoughtful about materials, form, and place pushes us to see our surfaces in new ways and connect more closely with the local design community. For Cosentino, good design is about how people experience spaces, how ideas evolve, and how we build toward something more sustainable.”
“When Cosentino first approached us with Ēclos, we didn’t just see a new material; we saw an invitation to test its sculptural potential,” said John Patkau, co-founder of Patkau Architects. “Our goal was to translate the fluid, organic forms we value into this innovative mineral medium. Ēclos Maitake captures the tension between nature and precision, with sensuous forms that feel both rooted in nature and rigorous in their execution.”
The collaboration demonstrates how material exploration can expand the possibilities of furniture design, resulting in a piece that combines beauty, function, and sustainability.
Below is a Q&A with John Patkau.
The Maitake Table was originally conceived in wood, what were the biggest conceptual and technical challenges in translating that language into Ēclos?
Maitake began as an organic form to juxtapose the rectangular order of typical domestic spaces. We began developing the design in wood because our studio includes a woodshop. However, wood has a directional grain that imposes some geometric limitations.
In this regard, Ēclos proved advantageous. Because it is strong, consistent through its depth, and is non-directional. It can be seamlessly fabricated into complex, curvilinear shapes using a CNC stone router. The shift also allowed us to utilize a thinner profile than wood typically permits, which beautifully hones the table’s tapered edges. The primary technical challenge became the legs. We fully embraced Ēclos to develop an entirely new, structural leg geometry that is both simple and elegant.
Why did you select the Maitake design specifically as the vehicle for exploring Ēclos’ capabilities?
Most conventional applications treat mineral slabs as flat, rectangular surfaces. We chose Maitake precisely because its fluid, organic geometry challenges the rectilinear geometry typically used with mineral surfaces. Maitake presented the perfect opportunity to take full advantage of the material properties of Ēclos and test its sculptural potential.
Patkau Studio’s work often explores the intersection of natural forms and precise construction; how did this collaboration reinforce or challenge that philosophy?
Our design approach often engages the use of new materials. In working with Ēclos, it became apparent that the original Maitake leg design was better suited for wood. Our intention was to utilise Ēclos for Maitake’s entire construction. The new leg design takes advantage of Ēclos’ inherent properties.
From your perspective, what made this collaboration with Cosentino distinct from other partnerships you’ve undertaken, particularly in terms of creative freedom and technical input?
While we engage in a wide variety of collaborative partnerships, this experience with Cosentino was exceptionally open, enthusiastic, and supportive. What set it apart was Cosentino’s global reach. It was a new experience for our studio to simultaneously fabricate our first Maitake Ēclos tables on two different continents—in Toronto for North America, and in Cantoria for Europe.
The efficient nesting of nine modules from a single sheet is a compelling solution, how early did sustainability considerations shape the design, and did they influence the final form?
Sustainability is an important consideration in all our work. Knowing that Ēclos emphasizes a recycled core and low-crystalline silica, we wanted our design to acknowledge that environmental spirit. The durability of Ēclos aligns with our belief in “heirloom quality”—creating long-lasting, treasured objects built for life.
We optimised the 9-module Maitake to fully utilise a single 75.6SF sheet of Ēclos, allowing us to efficiently produce tables of varied configurations while minimizing material waste.
The modularity of Maitake allows for multiple configurations, how do you imagine users interacting with the piece in real spaces, and what kind of flexibility were you aiming to achieve?
Modularity is foundational to Maitake, making it inherently scalable, adaptive, and responsive to changing requirements. If a Maitake Ēclos-owner moves to a new home, they can reconfigure the table to suit their new spatial layout, split a large group into multiple smaller clusters, or add new modules over time. Its flat linear edges allow pieces to effortlessly join together, inviting a tactile and playful relationship with the architecture of a living space.
Does working with Ēclos open new avenues for Patkau Studio in furniture or architectural applications, and can we expect this collaboration with Cosentino to continue evolving?
Absolutely. We are eager to keep exploring organic geometries using Ēclos. While we have previously used Cosentino’s Dekton on an architectural scale, the unique full-body consistency and sculptural potential of Ēclos open up many opportunities to scale these same fluid characteristics up into architectural applications. We are also enthusiastic about exploring factory-scale fabrication, making beautiful design accessible on a global scale.
