Three surface brands, three visions shaping contemporary spaces
In the evolving landscape of architectural surfaces, Panariagroup stands as one of the key players redefining how materials contribute to […]
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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.
Can bark surprise us? SUPER RAT shows the way
There’s something deeply primal in the way SUPER RAT works with natural materials: every surface seems to hold a memory […]
Holy Carp!: the iconic soy sauce fish turns compostable
Single-use packaging has quietly become one of the most widespread by-products of contemporary consumption patterns, reflecting a culture increasingly shaped […]
A plastic free future might start with reworking agricultural waste
Anytime you open a shipping box, use a bicycle helmet, or sip coffee from a takeaway cup, you will almost […]
Reviving ancient heating systems might be a solution to our climate crisis
What if a heating system did not become dead weight every summer? Swiss designer Salla Vallotton asks this question through […]
Circular architecture: can used PVC pipes become a beautiful façade?
As the construction industry grapples with mounting plastic waste, Pretty Plastic has emerged as a pioneer in circular design for […]
Designing with the ocean: Sway’s rise in seaweed packaging
For years, innovation in sustainable materials hovered between aspiration and reality. Many prototypes promised much, but few products managed to […]
Iris Ceramica Group’s “Magical Journey” landed in Paris
During Maison&Objet – In the City January 2026 edition, Iris Ceramica Group brought its ongoing narrative project The Magical Journey […]
Rícino C: Estúdio RAIN’s ongoing journey with castor oil resin
Rícino C is the collection born from the most recent phase – the third – of the eponymous research project […]
Natural Quartz: stone as a landscape of light
Stone has traditionally been associated with solidity, permanence, and opacity. It is a material rooted in mass, weight, and tactile […]
Active Surfaces® bring innovation to Florence’s historic markets
In the heart of Florence lie two of the city’s most symbolic landmarks, serving both as a reference point for […]
From salt to avocado waste: how far can material experimentation go?
Sustainability doesn’t always follow conventional solutions; sometimes it demands radical choices, like experimenting with new resources and processes—using, for example, […]
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