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- Stone matters: a pavilion made from stoneNatural stone used to be the most abundant construction material in Palestine, but it is now only used as a cladding material and the…
- Next Nature: how technology becomes naturalHow does technology become a part of nature? This will be discussed and presented at one of the expert lectures during Material Xperience 2014.…
- Plastic, the new natural stone?Marine biologists at the Marine and Environmental Research Center (MARE) on the Portuguese island of Madeira reported on “plasticrust”, a veneer of plastic encrusted…
- A battery made of natural stoneThe system CESAR, developed by Cees van Nimwegen and his Dutch company NICE developments, consists of a basalt-based battery that can store large quantities…
- Fluid Stone Reimagines Quarry Waste Through Computational DesignNatural stone is one of the most durable building materials. However, quarries leave many stone blocks unused because of their size or shape. Fluid…
- Chaud side tables are made with recycled paper and stone dustThe Chaud side table series, designed by Belgian designer Charlotte Jonckheer are made from a composite material, consisting of waste paper and stone dust,…
- Soil Stones Combine Recycled Cork and Mineral FinishesDutch artist and designer Natasja van der Meer has introduced Soil Stones, a collection of sculptural objects positioned between art, design and functional furniture.…
- Engineered stone: a health risk?Australia has as first country in the world banned the use of engineered stone because of rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle…
- Flexible Slate Tiles Turn Stone Into Wearable MaterialVollebak’s Rock Jacket combines slate tiles with neoprene, exploring how flexible stone can become a wearable material.
- Local Stone And Recycled Pallets Form Dry-Built PavilionA temporary pavilion in Pollença, Mallorca, explores how locally available and reused materials can support lower-impact construction. Designed by Aulets Arquitectes, the structure combines…
- The world’s first sneakers made from stoneShoes made from stone may sound uncomfortable and something the Flintstones might wear. However, thanks to innovative technology, it is possible to transform ordinary…
- Secunda Natura: Reclaimed Stone As A Dynamic Design SystemNatural stone production generates significant amounts of waste, often due to strict aesthetic standards and industrial cutting processes. Large volumes of valuable material are…
- MINERALDYE: A Natural Dyeing Innovation Using Marble and MineralsTo coincide with the 55th Earth Day (22 April), themed “Our Power, Our Planet”, Italian luxury brand Ferragamo has introduced a limited-edition capsule collection…
- From Plant to Palette: Natural Dyeing in Marianne Tiegen’s Chalet CocagneIn the Swiss Alps, Chalet Cocagne by Marianne Tiegen Interiors shows how colour and material can connect interiors to their surroundings. The project reimagines…
- Growing stonesTwo material innovators have developed a method to ‘grow’ stones which allows for all kinds of novel shapes for a material that is usually…
- Natural Column ProjectBiomimicry is an impressive and important trend in current design. It's also a subject that received plenty of attention at Material Xperience 2014. A great…
- Natural minerals enable cost-effective structural colour coatingsResearchers at the University of Michigan have introduced a new method to create vibrant structural colour coatings from unprocessed natural minerals. Their approach reduces…
- Surprisingly Lightweight G-Series Looks Heavy as StoneThis collection by SOHN studio is called the ‘g series’ because on first impression it looks heavy like stone, but is in fact extremely…
- Aesop’s New Barcelona Store: A Showcase of Local Identity and Sustainable DesignIn a bid to celebrate local heritage while addressing sustainability, Barcelona-based architecture firm Mesura designed the new Aesop store on Avinguda Diagonal, using salvaged…
- Raffaello Galiotto at Material Xperience 2017Natural stone is one of the oldest construction materials in the world. That is not much of a surprise, as stone is both durable…
- Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel: Blending Medieval Craftsmanship with Modern DesignArchitectural studio RCNKSK has recently completed the Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel in the village of Nesvačilka, Czech Republic, blending medieval construction techniques with…
- Floating shelvesAt this year’s Salone del Mobile, one piece of furniture stood out for its aesthetic recognisability. It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that the…
- Timeless Terrazzo From Reclaimed GravestonesDutch architect Peter van Assche of Bureau SLA explores how discarded gravestones can serve as a raw material for new terrazzo surfaces. The project…
- Recycled Lava As A Material Innovation For Lighting DesignItalian lighting manufacturer Foscarini presents Alicudi, Filicudi and Panarea, a series of suspension lamps made from recycled lava stone. Designed by Alberto and Francesco…
