Materia will be present at R+T Asia in Shanghai 2014 with an exciting selection of materials geared to the Asian market.

R+T Asia is a three-day business-to-business international trade show for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun protection systems. To complement this, Materia’s collection at R+T Asia 2014 is arranged around the theme Inside/Outside: the best materials for a balanced environment in and around the building.

At the show, Materia will be presenting the most efficient and the strongest materials for insulation, heating, ventilation and climate control. The materials on show range from high-tech and see-through materials with special qualities to simple, clear materials for effective signing and luxurious fabrics.

Besides a strong materials presence, Materia is also co-hosting a programme of international experts at the Shanghai Architects Fair. The theme of the lectures and discussions during this seminar is “Rethinking the Future”. Speakers include:

– Kasper Guldager Jørgensen, partner of 3XN, on ‘Smart Materials and Smart Architecture’;

– Irma van Oort, partner of KCAP Architects & Planners, on ‘The Future of Urban Architecture’;

– Joan Saba, Partner of NBBJ, ‘The Future of Healthcare Architecture’;

– Els Zijlstra, Materia founder, on ‘Innovative and Sustainable Materials for the Future’.

These carefully selected speakers will all share their particular expertise with the audience.

Both the materials’ exhibition and the international conference are designed to allow for maximum inspiration for all the professional visitors.

Materia’s experts will be present throughout the R+T Asia show in Shanghai. The event is held from March 25th – 27th 2014. At the event, visitors can directly experience how Materia’s selection of the most innovative materials will help designers to create a more sustainable built environment.

Find out more on the show here, or register for tickets here.