Unica: A Name, A Promise

The Etoile system that gives character to interiors — five versions, one coherent language

Nomen omen, the Latins used to say: in the name lies destiny. Calling a partition system Unica is a clear statement of intent. It means committing to something that is not simply one product among many, but a solution that aspires to stand apart.

Another Roman, Vitruvius, wrote in the first book of De Architectura that every work of architecture must unite three inseparable qualities: firmitas, utilitas, venustas — solidity, function, beauty — with none prevailing over the others. More than two thousand years later, this remains the most precise way to evaluate a system that has chosen to be called Unica. Is it structurally sound? Does it work within the project? Above all, does it achieve beauty?

Five versions share the same thickness and are fully compatible with one another, each defined by a different relationship between profile and glass. They are not aesthetic variations, but evolutions of a single concept, designed to coexist within the same space. The Etoile single-glass and solid partition system does not create a strict separation between inside and outside. Instead, it lives with the space — enhancing its quality and reflecting the designer’s intent.

A Discreet Presence, A Precise Line

Unica is not a neutral element placed between two rooms, but a deliberate spatial language. In the Slim version, its profile is reduced to an almost graphic line at floor level, yet it never loses its calibrated presence — measured, never intrusive. The other versions introduce progressively more structured profiles, designed to adapt to different site conditions.

The choice between one version and another is never purely technical. It is a decision about the character of the separation: how visible the boundary should be, how much it should contain, how much it should allow through. Unica does not assert itself for its own sake; it interprets the designer’s intent.

Finishes: When Material Becomes Intent

The true surprise of Unica lies in the depth of its palette. Profiles can be anodized, powder-coated, or polished. Glass ranges from clear to frosted, from bronze to smoked. Yet it is with the solid panels that the collection truly opens up.
Sixteen wood essences — from aged saw-cut Oak to Red Walnut — introduce warmth and architectural texture. Ten textured finishes — Fabric, Bronze Linen, Bark, Oxide, Full-Grain, and Desert — add an unexpected tactile dimension: grains and irregular surfaces that recall lime plaster, woven textiles, weathered stone. Not decoration, but material. This is where Vitruvian venustas stops being an abstract concept and becomes a concrete choice. Surfaces interact with light, modulate the visual temperature of the space, and invite the eye to linger. The finish is not the final layer of a project, but a defining part of its identity.

Consistency Across Contexts, Freedom in Design

What stands out about Unica is its ability to adapt to very different workplaces while maintaining a strong formal coherence. In a corporate headquarters, it articulates the hierarchy between shared areas and private offices without creating visual breaks. In a hotel, it defines reception and back-of-house spaces with the same consistent identity. In a professional studio, it ensures privacy while preserving the visual continuity of the floor.

Glass joints can be expressed or invisible, depending on the desired effect. Corners follow irregular geometries without the need for special components. Doors — hinged or sliding, solid or glazed — complete the system with the same design logic. Unica supports the project. It never seeks to dominate it.

More Than a Partition Wall

At a time when interior design often swings between excess and absence, Unica proposes a different path — one based on balance and restraint. It does not impose an aesthetic; it offers a broad, precise, and coherent language that designers can shape according to their own vision.

Those who work with this system do not simply choose a partition and then select a color. They compose a spatial device in which profile, glass, and panel all contribute to the creation of atmosphere. As spaces come to life with people and purpose, Unica remains a discreet presence — witnessing relationships, thresholds crossed, boundaries redefined. Not a partition wall, but a way of understanding space as an organism in constant evolution.