EcoLattice, an advanced material reinventing foam technology
The global challenge of managing foam waste has prompted a re-evaluation of traditional manufacturing practices. EcoLattice is a material developed […]
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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.
Terramater: the new sustainable porcelain stoneware by Marazzi
It’s been almost one hundred years since Filippo Marazzi, a young employee in his family’s grocery store, bought a factory […]
A conversation with Textile Refuge: transforming fashion’s waste into building material
Emerging from a university thesis project, Textile Refuge is an open-source initiative that transforms textile waste into cement-based building materials […]
From destruction to creation: the ancient lava of Mount Etna breathes through Nerosicilia’s works
Founded by Biagio Amarù, Nerosicilia is a brand specialized in the extraction and transformation of lava stone from Mount Etna, […]
Bale: a multifunctional, compact side table in natural fibre biocomposite
“We designed a piece that adapts to the user’s changing needs without calling too much attention to itself,” Jón Hinrik […]
A novel, biodegradable, and easily recyclable textile fiber from corn
Today, less than 1% of global textile fibers are recycled into new textile products, enforcing dependency on virgin raw materials, […]
Monster Chamber, the power of local design by Andrea de Chirico
Monster Chamber is the name that designer Andrea de Chirico (ADC) has given to his new furniture collection, the result […]
Snøhetta and Ege Carpets’ radical approach to textile design
As the boundaries between digital and physical design continue to blur, Snøhetta and Ege Carpets‘ latest collaboration is a clear […]
Ariostea’s Italian ceramics bring timeless elegance to Switzerland’s sweetest icon
Among the many elements that define the architectural language of the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich, one material plays […]
Can you believe this floor is made of mushrooms? The work of Mogu
Mogu is part of a new generation of companies reimagining material innovation through nature. Based in Amsterdam, but with an […]
Dual, a new concrete brick for carbon neutrality
The construction sector generates nearly 40% of carbon emissions worldwide, and to find effective solutions, Canada’s largest and most diversified […]
Ceramics and design come together to dress spaces with intent
Over time, fashion and design have intersected in authentic and spontaneous ways, each discipline enriching the other through its own […]
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