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Sunday
Aug012010

Recycled Airplane Aluminum Tile by Coverings Etc

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The latest eco-friendly introduction from Coverings Etc, Bio-Luminum tile is made of 100% recycled aluminum that has been salvaged from the fuselages of retired aircraft. These fuselages are melted into blocks of aluminum and then sliced into lightweight tiles - producing an industrial aesthetic. While the strength of aircraft aluminum makes it impossible to recycle into cans, it is one of the many features that makes it entirely suitable for recycling into high-traffic flooring as well as high-end wall treatments.



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Photo © Coverings Etc.



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Photo © Coverings Etc.

Coverings Etc is currently working with cleanup organizations around the world to reclaim aluminum from airplane graveyards and abandoned military maneuver sites.



source: Coverings Etc

Thursday
Jul012010

Decorative Wood Panels by Christian Lacroix for Marotte

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Couture fashion intersects architecture in this new series of decorative wood panels designed by Christian Lacroix for Marotte. Regarded as one of France's most respected fashion designers, Lacroix has merged the language of the fashion industry with that of fine woodworking to create this rich and eclectic panel collection. Each unique wood panel is the result of an intense design process that explored and developed new and innovative techniques for dying, printing and inlays as it relates to woodworking.



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Photo © Marotte.

The Christian Lacroix wood panels on display at the Design Place with a detailed close up of the Incarnation wood panel. Utilizing a unique screen-printing process that overlays large scale tapestry motifs onto wood, the Incarnation panel is considered one of the 'iconic' panels of this collection.



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Photo © Marotte.

The iconic Cabinet de Curiosité and Paseo wood panels both find inspiration in large scale tapestries.



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Photo © Marotte.

The Christian Lacroix wood panel collection on display at the Design Place. Influenced by large-pattern course lace, the Guipure wood panel is featured front and center.



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Photo © Marotte.

A close up of the Guipure wood panel exposes the finer detail of the large lace pattern. Composed of colorful woods in a patchwork inlay, the Bodega wood panel emulates the colorful tiles found in its namesake - Bodega.



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Photo © Marotte.

In the same way one uses passementerie for ornamentation, the Passementerie de Bois Sur Résine wood panel uses carved Corian to create these ornate arabesque patterns.



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Photo © Marotte.

The Cornélie wood panel revives a large-scale embroidery pattern for its intricately engraved motif.



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Photo © Marotte.

Acanthe is a unique cut wood panel designed to create a large patchwork curtain of precious woods when the individual panels are connected.



source: Marotte

Saturday
May012010

Sculptural Stone Wall Panels by Pongratz Perbellini Architects for Testi Fratelli

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Internationally known for their stonework, Testi Fratelli has collaborated with Pongratz Perbellini Architects to create this incredible Hyperwave stone wall panel collection. Created by combining the latest in 3D design with stone manufacturing technology, this collection features five distinct patterns inspired by nature and is offered in Carrara, Moleanos, Nembro, Pietra Serena and Rosso Verona marbles. As tactile as they are sculptural, Hyperwave stone panels are available in gorgeous polished, honed and milled finishes.



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Photos © Testi Fratelli.

The Moon and Tide stone wall panel collections designed by Pongratz Perbellini Architects.



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Photos © Testi Fratelli.

The Stream and Breeze stone wall panel collections designed by Pongratz Perbellini Architects.



source: Hyperwave

Thursday
Apr012010

Modern Rammed Earth Walls by Martin Rauch

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More than a third of the world’s population lives in houses which have been built out of silt and rammed earth. Martin Rauch is an Austrian ceramic artist that is currently exploring the application of this ancient building technique within modern architecture using the Pisee-technique. This method utilizes soil-damp silt matter that is poured in layers into a mould and then compressed mechanically. With silt, clay and soil occurring in different compositions around the world, each rammed earth wall is as unique as its geographical location.



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Photo © Martin Rauch.

Printshop Gugler's rammed earth walls fabricated in the Pisee-technique.



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Photo © Martin Rauch.

House M's rammed earth walls fabricated in the Pisee-technique.



source: Martin Rauch

Monday
Mar012010

Large Format Colored Glass Tiles by Simon Peleg for Shakúff

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For designers and architects looking to incorporate rare and unusual materials in the most imaginative ways, Shakúff offers products where artists are pushing the boundaries of light, color and texture. One of the artists that Shakúff represents is Simon Peleg. Filled full of vivid colors and textures, Simon's large format glass tiles are inspired by the land and sea of Israel. Available in sizes up to 3' x 5', these unique tiles can be custom colored on request and will feature some tiles in every order engraved with the name of the artist.



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Photo © Shakúff.

Glass art wall installation and Lava colored glass tile designed by Simon Peleg.



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Photo © Shakúff.

Exotic Ocean and Indigo Wave colored glass tiles designed by Simon Peleg.



source: Shakúff