Leap, a more than 85% bio-based material made with upcycled apple waste
Founded in 2017 by Hannah Michaud and Mikael Eydt, Copenhagen-based Beyond Leather Materials has always been dedicated to pushing the […]
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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.
The rise of waterproof wallpaper both in home design and outdoors
Quality, technique, and aesthetics form the foundation of Wall&decò‘s daily work. This Italian company, headquartered in Ravenna, specializes in wallpaper […]
Tones and textures reminiscent of distant lands and rare marbles
Marazzi The Top is a tool for design, offering large slabs for kitchen countertops, backsplashes, tables, vertical coverings, and furniture. […]
“Bottega in Bloom”, an original format of events and workshops
Artistic traditions, craftsmanship, and innovation inspired the workshops and installations of “Bottega in Bloom.” The ICG Gallery in London was […]
How materials are transforming the present thanks to research, industry and conscious design
For over two decades, Materially has been a reference point in Italy in the research of innovative and sustainable materials […]
The story of a practical, functional textile material from banana fibers
QWSTION was founded in Switzerland in 2008 with the aim to challenge conventional ways of designing, making and using bags […]
THINk ZERO – looking forward to carbon-neutral ceramic surfaces
Lea Ceramiche explains how the brand and all its owning Group are transitioning to more and more sustainable manufacturing, revolutionizing […]
Antolini’s Cristallo Vitrum “WOW” looks like a sheet of glacial ice
Italian stone manufacturer Antolini has prepared something cooling as we slowly edge ourselves into the summer. Okay, maybe “cooling” is […]
Iris Ceramica Group unveils ‘POESIS MATERIAE’ at Milan Design Week 2024
Milan Design Week returns from April 15th to 21st, once again transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of design […]
Marazzi’s ceramic collections embrace the allure of handcrafted artistry
Founded in 1935 in the heart of Sassuolo, the world capital of ceramics, Marazzi stands as a testament to the […]
Ceramics and wallcoverings collide in the phygital world of Mimesi
Located on Corso Garibaldi, in the heart of the Brera Design District, the Mimesi installation brings together two iconic Italian […]
Plate: Embracing urban elegance with Ceramiche Keope’s metal-inspired series
Since 1995, Italian brand Ceramiche Keope has specialised in crafting porcelain stoneware floor and wall surfaces. Its ethos revolves around […]
