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Kapilux

Kapilux

Jul 14, 2007Comments off

Capillary daylighting glass Kapilux is an insulating glass with an integrated capillary slab consisting of a large number of honeycomb- structured thin-walled transparent or white capillaries. This capillary slab can be integrated into different kinds of

Alkemi

Alkemi

Jul 10, 2007Comments off

Recycled aluminum solid surface Alkemi is a recycled composite material composed of a minimum of sixty percent postindustrial scrap aluminum and polymeric resins for use as a solid surface material. It is strong, durable, and exquisite

Zia, Zio and Nipotino

Zia, Zio and Nipotino

Jul 06, 2007Comments off

Illuminating polycarbonate tables Conceived by Sebastian Bergne as a family of lamps for Luceplan, Zia, Zio, and Nipotino are discreet pieces of furniture which also function as light fixtures. Unencumbered by excess, the lamps’ shape is

Photo-Cast Tiles

Photo-Cast Tiles

Jul 02, 2007Comments off

Photographic bas-relief ceramic tiles Photo-Form LLC is a tile studio which provides designers the ability to create bas-relief tiles from photographs. Utilizing its patent-pending Photo-Cast process, Photo-Form can create bas-relief ceramic tiles from any two dimensional

Living Surfaces

Living Surfaces

Jun 28, 2007Comments off

Liquid-infused tables, surfaces, and floor tiles With the aim of developing interactive environments, Gianfranco Barban and Gregg Brodarick of B.lab have created a series of tabletop surfaces and floor tiles, which are made of layers of

Bodyprops

Bodyprops

Jun 24, 2007Comments off

Polyurethane morphological cushions Bodyprops are five soft forms molded in expanded polyurethane, with elastic varnish finish, created as an extension of the body to support it in all its different postures. “I thought of living in

Ductal

Ductal

Jun 24, 2007Comments off

Ultra-high performance concrete Ductal is a new material technology that offers ductility, strength, and durability while providing moldable products with a quality surface. Compressive strengths reach up to 30,000 psi (200 MPa) and flexural strengths reach

Eggshell

Eggshell

Jun 20, 2007Comments off

Lacquered eggshell-surfaced wood panels Made entirely by hand in Vietnam, these panels are a product of a long history of decorative inlay technique indigenous to Vietnam. Duck eggs are roasted over a grill, crushed and placed

Undercover Table

Undercover Table

Jun 16, 2007Comments off

Polycarbonate table that transforms into an emergency shelter Thom Faulders and Anna Rainer designed the Undercover Table to provide protection and supplies to building occupants during an earthquake. Adaptable to other natural and man-made disasters, the

Surface

Surface

Jun 13, 2007Comments off

Fine aggregate architectural wall coatings Surface offers a collection of five unique finishes which combine raw materials like silica, crystal and titanium flakes with quality acrylics to develop high performance wall coatings. Gobi appears like suede: