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I wanted to write since a long time about new material developments and recycling of materials, and than I discovered seaweed, a large algae that grows in the sea or on rocks. Seaweed also known as sea tangle, marine meadow, nori, kelp. The common use, at present, of seaweed is as food, in cosmetics and for the extraction of industrial gums and chemicals.
Read MoreOver the past years terrazzo has know a renaissance. Maybe you have seen it often used now in restaurants, hotels, residential projects and think it is a very modern material. But it can be traced back to the mosaics traditions of ancient Egypt. So lets take a look on what terrazzo exactly is.
Read MoreLeather is tanned animal skin or hide, used since centuries. From when mankind was killing animals for food, the leather would be used to cover them.
Read MoreA rug will cover a part of the floor, a carpet goes from wall to wall. Both can be made from various materials such as wool, cotton, silk or man made fibers. The most popular techniques are flat woven, knotted and tufted.
Read MoreConcrete is a building material made from a mixture of 3 basic components: broken stone or gravel, cement, and water. Concrete is cold, masculin? No, concrete can be very colorful, joyful, feminine and even romantic. It keeps inspiring designers.
Read MoreAzulejo: a world in blue and white. Azulejo is a term used in Spain and Portugal for a glazed tile: a terracotta tile covered with an opaque glazing. You can find them on the interior as well as on exterior of churches, palaces, railway stations, restaurants, and ordinary houses.
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