finishsurfaces, floor, wall panels.

corian• is the brand name for a solid surface

material created by DuPont. It is composed of

• acrylic polymer • and alumina trihydrate (ATH).

• Corian can be thermoformed by heating it to 300°F (150°C), allowing unique shapes to be created. Its primary use is in kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, and wall cladding in showers.

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• Due to its non-porous quality, Corian is approved for use in specialized environments, such as laboratories and hospitals. Corian's versatility allows it to be joined, shaped, and finished into a wide variety of products. It comes in more than 100 colors and patterns.

HOSPITAL

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

Grow your own floor

• terramac®, which is made from polylactic acid derived from plants, is a biodegradable fiber that returns to the soil. its conformational material integrates with nature ans is environmentally-friendly.

• the carbon it contains within has been captured from the air by plants through the process of

• photosynthesis, and does not increase CO2 in the atmosphere even when incinerated.

• terramac® is in use as an eco-

matierial spread on the sloping sides of

embankments before seeding.

• it encourages the growth of the seeds

as they emerge. several types of moss

are carefully placed on the fiber, which

gently adapts to both bulky areas and

sparse areas.

• the result is a planter that makes the

best use of the fiber.

• the holes and projections function as

receptacles for plant roots.

wall panels

Architect Gary Chang’s apartment is located in downtown Hong Kong, and represents a remarkable example of interior refurbishment. With only 32 sqm, Chang studied the different distribution possibilities to optimize his space.More information and images after the break.Chang has been living in this apartment since he was 14 years old. After his parents move out, he tried a series of modifications:

FORM LIVING ROOM TO BAD ROOM

FORM LIVING ROOM TO KITCHEN ZONE

FROM READING ROOM TO WORK ROOM

FROM READING ZONE TO DINNER ZONE

BED ROOM TO

LIVING-ROOM

READING ROOM TO

SHOWER ROOM

materials IN BUILDING

metal

mirror

LDR

CORIAN