This is the Materia Newsletter for December 2007, packed full of new materials, events and information.
For your inspiration, read on!
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In the spotlight
Specchiopiuma ultra light mirror is a panel made up of a polyester (PET) film with metallized coating, tense upon a aluminium framework. Its extraordinary lightness allows frames of considerable dimensions. The metallized polyester film has a very good optical quality and from the lack of thickness (25 micron); it does not show refraction or dimming...read more
News
Save the Laminata House! This unique building in Leerdam designed by Kruunenberg Van der Erve Architecten will be demolished, seven years after its construction, if the current owners have their way. The design of this futuristic home attracted nation-wide attention, but the bungalow has been plagued by construction flaws from the very beginning...read more
Your project here
Evoke by Architect & Artist Usman Haque is a massive animated 80,000 lumen projection, that lights up the facade of York Minster. The facade is brought to life by members of the public, who use their own voices to "evoke" colourful light patterns that emerge at the building’s foundations and soar up towards the sky, giving the surface a magical feeling as it melts with colour...read more
Events
IMM Cologne, The international furnishing show Extreemly diverse as more than 1,300 exhibitors from over 60 countries will be getting the 2008 furniture year off to a great start. Top exhibitors, international design stars and creative newcomers are providing the settings that will showcase the interiors of tomorrow. IMM cologne presents again an overview of the entire furnishings and design market... read more
Inspiration
Delta Ribs are The structural elements for buildings with irregularly curved shapes! Whereas this would conventionally lead to highly complex and often very heavy structures, with Delta Ribs the structure can be shaped according to the architectural and structural needs! This system can follow the contours of all curved building envelopes, facades and canopies... read more
Materia books
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