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Materials & Surfaces

Here, you'll find a carefully curated collection of articles exploring the materials and finishes that define contemporary design landscapes. From the timeless allure of natural stone to cutting-edge sustainable innovations and smart surfaces, this section is your gateway to understanding the creative and technical possibilities that materials offer.

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Zambaiti Parati transforms interiors with tech-enhanced, nature-inspired wall designs

For over fifty years, Zambaiti Parati has been a benchmark of excellence in the design field, continuously embracing trends and […]

09/04/2025

Iris Ceramica Group presents Metamorphosis: a journey of light and sounds

Light, sound, movement. A portal to a new world where technology merges with design – appearing almost like magic. But […]

Materials & Surfaces

04/04/2025

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An exodus into dreaming – Bolon takes us on a fairytale journey

It begins with a movement. A flicker, barely perceptible. The air seems to shift, woven from light, as if the […]

Materials & Surfaces

03/04/2025

Right from the get-go, Zeoform knew it had to build something new. Seventeen years of perseverance and dreaming big later, the Australian company has created Zeoform Micro Pulp, a game-changing material crafted using only waste paper and water. As it enters the realm of sustainable furniture design with its Iceberg Collection, the Polar Shelf will be unveiled during Milan Design Week 2025.

Zeoform masters the art of patience

American writer Ernest Hemingway’s pared-down style profoundly shaped 20th-century prose and immeasurably influenced every writer who followed him. A writing […]

Materials & Surfaces

25/03/2025

The international spotlight has fallen on the American trailblazer for a reason. Shellf Life founder Felicia Neuhof turns discarded seashells into distinct interior pieces and captivating sustainable surfaces. An embodiment of waste materials’ resilience and intrigue, the Buoy Stool will make its debut during Milan Design Week 2025.

Through her intricate creations, Felicia Neuhof is an empathetic storyteller

It takes courage and skill to be in tune with your inner world just as fervently as you are with […]

Materials & Surfaces

21/03/2025

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Create with nature: working with customizable, bio-based materials

NUVI is a German company specializing in the development and production of sustainable textile materials. Founded by Nina Rössler and […]

Materials & Surfaces

16/03/2025

As the second-most-used construction material, cement is a massive source of planet-warming gas emissions. Developed by a gifted team of researchers, the Cambridge Electric Cement is a groundbreaking method for the production of extremely low-emission concrete at scale.

Cambridge masterminds conjure up a formula for zero-emissions cement

Despite modern decarbonization efforts, such as substituting Portland clinker with supplementary materials and exploring alternative binders, concrete accounts for approximately […]

Materials & Surfaces

03/03/2025

Atlas Concorde Studio Paris _ new showroom - cover

A new hub for creativity, innovation, and Made in Italy in the heart of Paris

Paris has long been recognized as a global capital of architecture, design, and interior décor. Its seamless blend of historical […]

Materials & Surfaces

22/02/2025

The sheer power of zero-waste architectural materials

Following building material Flek’s decidedly impressive introduction in 2019, powered by its unwavering perfectionism, leading manufacturer 3form knew it could […]

Materials & Surfaces

17/02/2025

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How showrooms elevate corporate communication and client experience

Showrooms have shifted from being mere physical representations of product catalogs to becoming dynamic spaces of strategic importance for brands. […]

Materials & Surfaces

28/01/2025