Archive for the ‘polymers’ Category

Foam

Foam
OMA developed Foam as part of their work for Prada. In addition to the design of new spatial typologies, the development of new materials expands the interior palette of the new Prada epicenter stores. Ranging from translucent cast resin for shelves to bubble-textured silicone floor mats, the creation...
June 23rd, 2011 | plastic | Read More

Dapple

Dapple
Dapple is a 100% recycled high molecular weight polyethylene panel made from shredded industrial foodstuff containers mixed with some factory scrap. Colored veins are added in the recycling process. Standard colors are black, red or blue, and custom colors are also available. Contact: Smile Plastics...
June 16th, 2011 | plastic | Read More

It

It
Jakob + MacFarlane, the Paris-based architects known for their Georges Restaurant at the top of the Centre Pompidou, have designed a form of seating called “It” which is inspired by organic structures. Made from hand-shaped and fire-lacquered resins with a high-gloss finish, It seating has...
June 9th, 2011 | plastic | Read More

Self-Repairing Matrices

Self-Repairing Matrices
The fact that structural damage can go undetected in many materials means that some products are often over-engineered. However, substances that can provide information about their internal stresses—as well as trigger reliable self-healing properties—allow manufacturers to be more confident in using...
May 1st, 2011 | feature, plastic | Read More

SOUND Wall

SOUND Wall
The NONdesigns SOUND Wall, designed by Scott Franklin and Miao Miao, is a modular system of interactive tiles used to create wall surfaces that alter their texture and light qualities based on environmental stimuli. With every sound produced by its audience, the SOUND Wall responds by opening its “skin,”...
April 8th, 2011 | feature, textile | Read More

Reddex

Reddex
The Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan has announced its development of Reddex, the first non-toxic fire resistant composite material technology to simultaneously offer ignition resistance and fire protection in one system, effectively reducing the risks associated with structural fires....
March 25th, 2011 | feature, paint | Read More

Zcell

Zcell
Zcell is an engineered foaming cell-structure technology that provides customizable material solutions related to protection requirements. Developed by South Korea-based DXD Inc., Zcell technology offers a broad range of lightweight cushioning and protective benefits with improved structure, performance,...
February 4th, 2011 | feature, rubber | Read More

Parametre

Parametre
Parametre is a lightweight, expandable 3D textile system designed to deliver visual impact with minimal material. Made of 100% non-woven polyester, this flexible textile can be used in a variety of residential or commercial applications in which a rich visual texture is required. Parametre may be used...
January 21st, 2011 | feature, textile | Read More

Pneumocell

Pneumocell
Pneumocell is an assembly-kit consisting of inflatable building elements analogous to biological cell-structures, which can be connected in numerous combinations to form complete constructions. By specifying a common polygonal edge length for all of the cells, designer Thomas Herzig has ensured that...
November 26th, 2010 | feature, plastic | Read More

Helicone HC

Helicone HC
Unlike commonly known inorganic-effect pigment technologies such as interference and metallics, Helicone HC is based on a purely organic polymer. It is made from customized fine chemicals that are then transferred into a liquid-crystal polymer film, and subsequently milled into an effect pigment flake. Helicone...
October 22nd, 2010 | feature, paint | Read More
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