MATERIALS and SOURCES
Posts by: Pat Anthony
DURA-Lite™ translucent panels from GPI Design consist of thin natural stone veneer permanently bonded to a glass substrate for curtain wall and backlighting applications. These laminated panels are not only extremely strong, but they allow for the creation of large seamless, monolithic walls of backlit onyx and other natural stones. The exotic [...]
Kismet Tile, designed by Tracey Reinberg, is a new line of modernist-inspired cement tile crafted according to traditional materials and methods in Morocco. Still found in the bold, modern motifs, however is the intricacy of patterning and possibility which makes the traditional designs so compelling.
Parapan® is the original and best quality high gloss solid acrylic material available and is one of the most ideal materials for custom furniture and interior design concepts. Manufactured to the highest specifications the solid colored acrylic panels have a high gloss finish on both sides and are available in several thicknesses [...]
mafi America, is starting the new year with its first freestanding dedicated showroom in the heart of Venice, CA. mafi is considered to be the highest quality engineered wood flooring in the world and is known for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The wood provides a comfortable and natural base [...]
Trikeenan Tileworks is an American artisan tile maker known for their innovation, unique colors and deep traditions in sustainable manufacturing. They combine salvaged thin brick from Metropolitan Ceramics with their own recycled glazes to create Boneyard Brick. The company maintains a closed loop manufacturing process with no glaze or clay waste leaving [...]
The Vicente Wolf Textures collection from Ann Sacks is composed of ceramic art tiles with repetitive textures carved in relief. There are seven subtle patterns: Raffia, Roll-Up, Against the Grain, Slope, illusion, Waves and In & Out.
A new and graceful freestanding tub from MTI Baths is the Olivia featuring a seamless, symmetrical interior with a hand-crafted Sculpted finish. It is available as a soaking tub or air bath with additional options, such a heating system or chroma-therapy underwater LED lighting.
US Tile, a Boral Roofing Company, has partnered with SRS Energy to introduce the Solé Power Tile the first building-integrated photovoltaic roofing product in the U.S. designed for curved roofing systems. The electricity-generating “barrel-style” tiles have a tough, molded-plastic body fused with a sheet of distinctive blue flexible solar chips from Uni [...]
The Bare Skin Sustainable Panels from Recla Metals re-create the look found in turn-of-the-century mining towns in the west. Located in Colorado the company is a specialist in rusted roofing products and accessories that create the rusted tin look using new manufactured steel sheets. Once the new heavy gauge steel panels are [...]
This outstanding new stainless steel kitchen design from Vipp reflects their expertise of over 70 years of working with this material. The minimal design has an industrial look that represents a solid product that can stand up to vigorous daily life.
