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 […]
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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.
From the purest lava stone to refined collection of tiles and furnishings
In the realm of natural materials, lava stone remains a path less traveled. At the forefront of exploring this terrain […]
What is the significance of “sustainable” within the context of design?
“Designers must understand that objects must be designed to be repaired and anticipate the end-of-life process. The material assumes a […]
Sustainable elegance: inside the eco-active design of ICG Gallery Berlin
Today, what sets an avant-garde brand apart from a conventional one? ICG Gallery Berlin, the latest venture by Iris Ceramica […]
Have you ever dreamed of being surrounded by a forest and its landscape?
Breathing the forest next door. The Japanese designer Yuma Kano, known for his experimental approach and prototyping-oriented process, is introducing […]
Seastex: rediscovering mussel beards for performative applications
Have you ever enjoyed a plate of mussels but were bothered by their ‘beard’? Well, the annoying plastic-like filament is […]
CornWall stands as a beacon of innovation in sustainable construction
In the world of sustainable construction, innovation knows no bounds. Enter CornWall®, a remarkable breakthrough in interior wall cladding that […]
mBlack, a 100% bio based material derived entirely from renewable resources
More and more, we are getting familiar with biochar, a carbon-rich material with a high carbon content, a stable structure […]
Why are surfaces important for contemporary shopping experiences?
Welcome to a XXI° century store. Continue to read if you want to know how surface design participates in the […]
Beautiful surfaces and where to find them
We have asked Lea Ceramiche to tell us about the buildings, architectures and residences where ceramic is habitually a surface […]
ColorQuant, a groundbreaking, easy coloring of photovoltaic modules
In 2022 Merck and Ceramic Colors Wolbring GmbH jointly developed the ColorQuantTM solar technology, challenging the idea of power efficiency […]
Crafting narratives through architecture and design in luxury hotels
The Iceland Parliament Hotel, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, recently opened its doors in the heart of […]
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