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 […]
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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.
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, […]
Ceramic surface technologies meet a historical setting in Milan’s Sonder building
The newest addition in Milan’s prestigious Corso di Porta Romana is the Sonder Building, which introduces the global hospitality group […]
Made with an unexpected material of animal origin, these works lead us to question the conventional notion of waste
Thibault Philip is a French designer who works with a material that, at first glance, may evoke a sense of […]
A collection crafted from the new malt wood that plays with perception
Although the combination of beer and furniture might seem unusual, as early as 2020 a pioneering project demonstrated how these […]
Plasticiet: Turning recycled plastic into award-winning design
Founded by Marten van Middelkoop and Joost Dingemans, Plasticiet refuses to view plastic as waste, instead considering it a precious […]
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