As the early alchemists sought to turn common lead into precious gold and silver, Lamin-Art’s catalyst material transforms common HPL into a versatile and durable decorative surface with a notable luster. The Catalyst collection features a hand-crafted, spiral-etched dimensional finish that re-creates the brilliance and texture of brushed metal. Unlike [...]
DoubleFace is a semi-transparent fabric with one side comprised of stainless steel and the other made of polyester. This hybrid quality allows the creation of particular light effects with reflective metal offset by a colored background. DoubleFace is highly drapable and can be molded around various objects. The fabric is [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
The devastating power of hurricanes has had a memorable impact in recent years, and damage caused by windborne debris has destroyed many commercial structures. Alcoa has developed a new hurricane-resistant panel made with DuPont Kevlar—a material five times as strong as steel by weight. Reynobond with Kevlar adds a thin [...]
Wood.e is essentially electrified wood. Furniture made of Wood.e, with an electrical current of 12V, permits one to easily plug in different applications (plug and play). Wood.e is a built-up composite comprised by plywood and two integrated conducting layers. These layers allow for unprecedented possibilities for sound, light, and motion [...]
Gagecast is a cast metal surfacing appropriate for vertical applications consisting of metal patterns that feature high luster, pattern depth, durability, and cost effective installation. Gagecast is composed of metal particles dispersed throughout the casting rather than an applied topical application. Gagecast’s patented process allows the casting to be manufactured [...]
Ribbon Glass surfacing is made from new and post industrial recycled glass. Glass strips are fused together, creating undulating color streams. The uniqueness of each collection of glazed strips makes every glass slab one-of-a-kind. Ribbon Glass is available in nine standard color blends, with custom color blends available. The material [...]
Kiln Glass Textures05/17/2013
Catalyst05/10/2013
EVA Collection05/03/2013
Tropical Veneer Collection04/26/2013
DoubleFace04/19/2013
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