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See the Future of Solid Surfaces with HI-MACS by LG Hausys

What does the natural mineral aluminum hydroxide, otherwise known as ATH, have to do with the future of surface treatments in architecture or design? Perhaps everything, as it turns out. Read more

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Ross Lovegrove and Lasvit’s Liquidkristal Shines in Milan

Throw the auspicious and enterprising entities of “Bohemian Glass Manufacturing Giant” Lasvit and iconic designer Ross Lovegrove together and what do you get? Read more

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Cymat’s Stabilized Aluminum Foam Explores New Frontiers in Surface Applications

Regular readers will recall that every time I encounter an aluminum-based innovation, I can’t help but take recourse to the great moment in Star Trek IV when Dr. McCoy, trapped in the 20th. century and in need of some technical assistance, receives said help in exchange for the formula for “transparent aluminum.” Read more

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Say It Loud with 3form’s HighRes Customized Translucent Panels

As if pioneering a new, sustainable, and architecturally impressive option to glass weren’t achievement enough, manufacturer 3form continues to devise new, exciting ways to put said material to use. Read more

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Profiled Tiles by Portland Cement Co.

Cement has definitely come a long way. In fact, if your most recent experience with Cement involves lugging dusty, 80 lb. bags of the stuff from Home Depot to your car, I’d suggest you have a look at some of the new deluxe design products, like the Portland Cement Co.’s amazing line of Profiled Tiles. Read more