EVA is a common hot-melt adhesive or hot glue. Tony Wurman has developed several proprietary techniques for working with this material to give it the reflective and refractive qualities of glass, but with the modulation of rubber and longevity of plastic. In their explorations, Wunderwurks Design has been able to [...]
Found Space Tiles transform the common into the uncommon. Designers Stephanie Davidson and Georg Rafailidis developed the tiles after seeking greater possibilities within a conventional tiled surface. Much like appropriating found objects, these tiles are made using the found spaces between bodies and architectural surfaces, turned into positive forms. The [...]
The Gage Planium stainless-steel floor system is a high-tech flooring solution designed for maximum durability and ease of installation. The installation of the patented system eliminates the need for adhesives, cements, or grout. First, a rubber underlayment is installed over any existing level floor. Planium tiles are then aligned to [...]
Placage is a bespoke wood veneer collection, available in five striped patterns, from subtle to vibrant, in varying widths. Made from wood veneer with MDF or Placorex backing, this ASI Wood Panel product offers several striking design choices in two panel sizes, and is perfect for all millwork applications including [...]
To make Organics, 3form laminates various organic materials between sheets of partially recycled polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) obtained from postindustrial sources. The company collaborates closely with artisans in Nepal, Vietnam, and Indonesia to select and process materials such as bamboo and banana fibers. These materials are first prepared using techniques [...]
Solaris Glass is a wall-mounted “lightwork” inspired by the beauty of sunlight streaming through stained-glass windows. The result of a collaboration between Los Angeles-based Visopia and padLAb, Solaris Glass includes a backlight that projects changing colored illumination through a handmade, fused-glass panel. The lighting can be set to run through [...]
The Slinky Stool represents an exploration of the structural properties of knitted fabric. Designers Nicola Lagan and Tom Price developed a three-dimensional polypropylene yarn construction that expands and contracts freely, naturally suggesting the form and use of an adjustable stool with its cylindrical shape and vertical orientation and movement. Lagan’s [...]
The Cellscreen is a simple mathematical honeycomb panel crafted from crisp lightweight aluminum. It is a cellular filter structure which explores rhythm, repetition, and sequence. Intending to achieve visual density and decorative effect with a minimum of means, designers Korban Flaubert generated the cellscreen from the simplest geometry, using a [...]
Kozo decorative surface panels feature vibrant natural fibers encapsulated in translucent acrylic and are ideal for backlit vertical installations. Potential applications include store fixtures, feature walls, cabinetry, trim, signage and thermo-formed shapes. The Kozo collection is offered in 16 dynamic colors and patterns with a gloss standard finish (matte available). [...]
Crystallized Glass Stone tiles and slabs are engineered from glass materials to create a high-density, heat and wear-resistant product for wall surfaces, flooring, and countertops. The smooth, non-porous surface is luminous and subtly reflective creating a monolithic aesthetic as a creative alternative to stone. Crystallized Glass Stone is available in [...]
Kiln Glass Textures05/17/2013
Catalyst05/10/2013
EVA Collection05/03/2013
Tropical Veneer Collection04/26/2013
DoubleFace04/19/2013
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