Villa FZ: The Extraordinary Materials Behind Italy’s Most Beautiful New Residence
Studio Bizzarro & Partners, FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti and Iris Ceramica joined forces to produce a spectacular Italian seaside villa.
Practice: Materials
Features revealing the design and development of the world’s most innovative building-products.
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Material Trends: “Eunomia” Depicts a Bold Future of Design in Balance With Nature
Biophilic design, resilient architecture, eco-conscious materials and sustainable construction proce sses are at the forefront of Material Connexion's major new trend report.
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Architecture Mood Board: Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion
Sumptuous yet cool, rich yet understated, the pavilion's material palette celebrates the art of cont rast.
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FMG’s New Stoneware Surfaces Deliver Incredible Design Flexibility for Architects
The full-body porcelain stoneware echoes the beloved aesthetic of terrazzo tiles, and can be used pr actically anywhere.
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The Future of Architecture: Is Graphene the Next Revolutionary Building Material?
The thinnest material known to man is also incredibly strong — 200 times stronger and 6 times lighte r than steel. How will graphene change design?
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Minimal and Efficient: Sleek New Products Designed for the Modern Kitchen
These award-winning kitchen fixtures can help optimize space, facilitate easier cooking and imbue th e home with a sleek, modern aesthetic.
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Cosentino’s Latest Material Innovation Could Transform Sustainable Design
Cosentino’s new HybriQ+ Technology brings forth a new era of sustainability for Silestone surfaces.
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How Mega Project Iconsiam Pushes the Boundaries of Material Science
FMG’s high-performance slabs combine the aesthetics of natural stone with the technical strengths of stoneware.
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Structural Membranes: Exploring ETFE and PTFE Synthetic Polymers in Architecture
ETFE and PTFE membranes have been beloved materials since the late 20th century. What details and us es set the two materials apart?
