New technologies are making it possible to design materials that are more sustainable, adaptable and unique. Our latest selection of curated products from Material Bank – an ultra-efficient sampling service with over 30,000 materials from hundreds of brands – explores the varied (and variable) outcomes of today’s tech-driven material innovations.
CLASSIC C MESH
Wood-Skin
Wood-Skin blends digital and traditional manufacturing, using patented software to tessellate 3D surfaces efficiently. The process – which the founders say ‘bridges the gap between digital representation and architectural feasibility’ – minimizes material waste and simplifies installation. The brand’s Classic C Mesh Panels are customizable acoustic designs that are suitable for various spaces.
FRACTAL
Turf
Known for its acoustic solutions for open-plan offices, Turf turns ceilings into sound-absorbing canvases with Fractal. Triangular modules made of PET felt (60 per cent pre-consumer recycled) can be arranged in a multitude of ways, whether as seamless spans or in concentrated clusters.
TRANSLUCENT CLEAR-PEP®
Design Composite
Offering versatile applications for both interior and exterior designs, the Translucent Clear-PEP® Panels from Design Composite have TRIcore honeycomb cores and polycarbonate layers that create depth and unique light effects. With customizable features like colour, shape and special effects, they provide creative solutions for façades, canopies, walls, ceilings, lighting designs and more.
MILLERIGHE
Fantoni
Millerighe, an addition to Fantoni’s Acoustic Panelling range for commercial use, offers high-performance aesthetics. The design of the versatile sound-absorbing solution for vertical interior surfaces makes the milling disappear, creating a seamless textured surface.
HEXABEN LARGE PLUS™
Bencore
Utilizing technology developed for space travel, Hexaben Large Plus™ is an ultra-lightweight composite panel from Bencore featuring a large-cell aluminium honeycomb core bonded to transparent PETG. The potential uses of the sturdy product – which comes in gloss or satin finishes – include (partition) walls, doors, lighting fixtures and ceilings. The easy-to-cut panels can accommodate standard accessories such as frame profiles, handles and hinges.
Every month, the FRAME team will select noteworthy products from online platform Material Bank, the most powerful way to search and sample materials. Stay tuned for next month's curation dedicated to climate consciousness.
