HI-MACS
Acrylic stone solid surface. LG Hausys' acrylic stone solid surface combines natural minerals with acrylic for a material that can be shaped, joined, and thermoformed into seamless installations. Its Formula technology enables complex architectural forms including translucent light features and gravity-defying cantilevered elements. HI-MACS meets hospital-grade hygiene standards and is specified for healthcare, food service, and laboratory surface applications. The Structura line provides load-bearing capability, enabling solid surface to serve as primary structure rather than just cladding.
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Matério
Material library and consultancy based in Paris. The consultancy maintains a curated physical library of innovative material samples that clients can visit and handle in their Paris showroom. Its database categorizes materials by property, application, and innovation type for designers researching new material possibilities. Matério provides bespoke material scouting services for architecture, product design, and fashion projects requiring novel material solutions. The team tracks emerging materials globally and translates technical innovations into accessible design opportunities.
Architonic
International architecture and design database. The platform connects architects and designers with product manufacturers through detailed product listings, specifications, and project references. Its material and product database covers furniture, lighting, surfaces, and building systems with CAD downloads and BIM data. Architonic's editorial content includes interviews, project features, and trend reports contextualizing products within contemporary design practice. The platform serves as both a specification tool for professionals and an inspiration resource for design research.
Corian (DuPont)
Solid surface material for countertops and design. The acrylic solid surface material is thermoformable, seamlessly joinable, and renewable through sanding, allowing complex shapes and invisible seam installations. Available in over 100 colors and patterns, it is widely specified for countertops, wall cladding, furniture, and healthcare environments. Corian's non-porous surface resists bacteria, stains, and chemicals while being repairable if scratched or damaged over time. The material can be heated and bent into curved forms, enabling sculptural furniture and architectural features impossible with natural stone.
Formica
High-pressure laminate surfaces. The laminate pioneer has manufactured decorative surfaces since 1913, establishing the high-pressure laminate category used worldwide in architecture. Its product range includes solid colors, woodgrains, stone patterns, and designer collaborations with surface textures from matte to high gloss. Formica laminates bond to substrates for countertops, cabinetry, wall panels, and furniture in commercial and residential applications. The company's ColorCore and TrueScale products address edge treatment and large-format pattern continuity challenges.
Wilsonart
Engineered surfaces and laminates. The manufacturer produces high-pressure laminates, solid surfaces, quartz, and engineered stone for commercial and residential surface applications. Its laminate technology includes anti-fingerprint, antimicrobial, and fire-rated options for specialized commercial environments. Wilsonart's Traceless surface resists fingerprints on dark colors, solving a persistent issue with matte laminate surfaces in high-traffic areas. The company operates manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.
GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete)
Lightweight concrete composite material. The composite embeds alkali-resistant glass fibers in a portland cement matrix to create panels that are lighter and stronger than traditional concrete. Its thin-section capability produces panels as thin as 12mm that can be mounted on buildings as lightweight cladding without structural modification. GFRC enables complex curved forms, sharp edges, and detailed surface textures that would be impractical or impossible in conventional precast concrete. The material is widely used for architectural facades, landscape features, and decorative elements.