Publications

Materia regularly publishes articles in relevant journals and on our own website.
Below you will find all the relevant articles and columns; for inspiration, information and entertainment.
Do you know of interesting articles we should include here? Let us know on info@materia.nl


Latest additions

Fluxus chandelier

Fluxus, a wavering Murano glass sculpture, is the result of the cooperation between designer Karim Rashid who designed the Knit - individual hand-made glass element - and Artist Michela Vianello. The new artwork made for Italian...

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Paper Vase

Torafu Architects designed a yellow and blue paper container that comes as a flat disc. By pulling up the sides, the vase turns into the preferred shape . It changes colour when viewed from different angles.

 

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Well Transparent Chair

London designer Ron Arad will show a polycarbonate version of his famous Well Tempered Chair at Barbican Art Gallery in London from 18 February 2010 to 16 May 2010. The piece is made in a limited edition of 100 and consists of...

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Melissa Shoes

Plastic Stilleto Sandal.

Brazilian footwear brand Melissa collaborated with Paris couturier Jean Paul Gaultier to created an exclusive 10cm chiselled heel plastic stiletto sandal that is 100% recyclable.

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Lousiana Pavallion

Louisiana Pavilion developed by the R&D department GXN of 3XN architects wins JEC Innovation Award 2010, the largest international award for the composite design field. The pavilion is based on a composite of a sandwich laminate...

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Material Index 2009

 "Material Index 2009" is now available. With beautiful photos, text and detailed information of the manufacturer. This handy guide is designed as a source of inspiration for you and your customers with special attention to sustainable materials.