Material and spatial contrasts define Barwon Heads House by Adam Kane Architects

Interior image of Barwon Heads House with its contrasting material palette

Australian studio Adam Kane Architects has renovated a cottage on a quiet coastal street in Barwon Heads and connected it to a barn-like extension by a glazed link.

Named Barwon Heads House, the project was designed by Melbourne studio Adam Kane Architects as a contemporary dwelling that embodied a “relaxed, coastal lifestyle”.

Black Australian cottage
Adam Kane Architects extended and renovated a cottage in Barwon Heads

Prior to Adam Kane Architects‘ renovation and extension, the neglected weatherboarded cottage was known locally as “the dump”.

Its transformation led it to be shortlisted house interior of the year in the Dezeen Awards 2022 and win the public vote for the same category.

Exterior image of Barwon Heads House by Adam Kane Architects
Barwon Heads House is clad in wood

Adopting a minimal palette of monochrome contrasts, the studio painted the existing cottage’s exterior entirely black, pairing it with a lighter extension clad in silvery-grey weathered wooden planks.

Beneath steeply pitched black metal roofs, this play of contrasts continues to the interiors, creating a spatial journey of “compression and release” that begins in the more compartmentalised cottage containing three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Interior image of the dining and kitchen area of Australian house
Contrasting colours and materials feature throughout

Moving through the existing cottage into the small glazed link and a dark corridor, Barwon Heads House’s extension opens up into a large living and dining space, overlooked by the main bedroom on a mezzanine above.

Full-height windows look out to Barwon Heads House’s garden to the north, while a narrow clerestory-level window opposite draws in light above its kitchen.

“Access to the extension is via an enclosed corridor, lined with black mottled joinery panels on walls and ceilings, and is used to conceal doorways into the rumpus, laundry and storage areas,” said Adam Kane Architects.

“The ‘journey’ through this dark corridor with a lower ceiling creates a sense of compression before a sense of release when walking towards the living room, where the gable opens up into the main space,” it continued.

Living area of Australian cottage extension
The extension has a deliberately simple finish

Existing features were retained in the cottage, while the extension has a deliberately simple interior finished with oak panelling and exposed concrete. Slabs of travertine marble are used as countertops, coffee tables and a large dining table.

“Heritage features are maintained through the use of the original lining board ceilings, as well as period skirting and architraves, which fit perfectly with the renewed tones,” said the studio.

“The timber lining helps blur the threshold between inside and out, delineating zones, making spaces feel more generous and contributing to the relaxed feel of the home.”

Black kitchen with stone worktops
It is designed as a spatial journey of “compression and release”

Adam Kane Architects was founded in 2015, and its previous projects include a bridal boutique in Melbourne with minimal finishes of concrete and marble.

Alongside Barwon Heads House, other projects shortlisted in the house interior category of Dezeen Awards 2022 include a home in Melbourne with a palette of “organic” materials by Brave New Eco and the renovation of a 120-year-old townhouse in Kyoto by Td-Atelier and Endo Shojiro Design.

The photography is by Timothy Kaye.

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NxWorries (feat. H.E.R.): Where I Go

Anderson .Paak reunites with songwriter and producer Knxwledge (aka Glen Earl Booth) as the outfit called NxWorries, which formed back in 2015, for their first single in six years. “Where I Go,” features H.E.R. (aka Gabriella Wilson) and is carried by .Paak and H.E.R.’s silky smooth vocals, twangy guitar and soft percussion. The accompanying video shows the two singers in a bunch of romantic situations before everything unravels at the end, but the overall vibe of the track is delightfully mellow.

"We've developed a movement towards silence" says Still Room designer

Cédric Etienne, co-founder Studio Corkinho

Hotels and offices could improve the well-being of occupants by introducing “still rooms” says Cédric Etienne, co-founder of Belgian design office Studio Corkinho.

The Still Room concept developed by Antwerp-based Studio Corkinho imagines a type of room where people go specifically to enjoy the benefits of silence.

Etienne believes hospitality brands can use these rooms to offer a new type of well-being experience to their guests, while employers could use them to provide a greater level of care to their staff.

Cédric Etienne, co-founder Studio Corkinho
Cédric Etienne is co-founder of Antwerp-based Studio Corkinho

“A still room offers a place to do just nothing,” he said, “a space where you can welcome silence or just the luxury of not being distracted.”

Etienne – who co-founded Studio Corkinho with creative director Klas Dalquist – made the comments at The Lobby, a hospitality design conference held in Copenhagen in August.

The interior designer was there to present Studio Corkinho’s pilot still room, created in 2020 when the designers converted a room in the former Noorderpershuis power station in Antwerp into a space for meditative contemplation.

Still Room in Antwerp by Studio Corkinho
Studio Corkinho created its first still room in Antwerp in 2020

The room hosts individual visits, but also yoga practice, tea ceremonies and study groups from the University of Antwerp.

“We’ve developed a movement towards silence in our city,” Etienne said.

Studio Corkinho has since been consulting with hotel brands on how to create still rooms for hospitality.

Still room in nature
The studio has been working with brands to design still rooms for hotels and resorts

Etienne said still rooms could become a typical amenity in luxury hotels and resorts, just as you might find a gym or a library. These rooms could host yoga, meditation and other well-being activities, he suggests.

“A still mind is actually more important today than ever before,” he said.

“There’s a huge opportunity for the hospitality experience to redefine how we care about guests and how we offer them something more valuable than just a brand experience.”

Still room for hotel
The studio has created a library of design templates

Studio Corkinho has developed a library of still-room design templates, along with a palette of appropriate materials and textures. It also advises brands on how to integrate a sense of ritual into the guest experience.

“It’s not just thinking about the design and the aesthetics, but also how to activate the space,” said Etienne.

“We’re trying to create awareness about the opportunities there are for hospitality,” he continued. “We could create a network of these kinds of still places.”

Still room at work by Studio Corkinho
Studio Corkinho is also exploring how still rooms can be created in offices

Speaking to Dezeen after the conference, Etienne said that the studio had received positive feedback from hospitality clients and was now being approached by employers looking to improve well-being in the office.

He suggested that meeting rooms could be transformed into still rooms, to give employees a space where they can take time out from their work and recharge their batteries.

“Considering the overload of distraction, still rooms help employees to step away from distraction and travel inward in order to perform better in their daily work challenges,” he said.

“From the employer’s side, this shows a positive message to their teams, to generate a more stable work-life balance. Improving productivity at work means more happiness and more time out of the office.”

Tea ceremony
Still rooms can be used for meditative activities like tea ceremonies or yoga practice

The concept draws on Etienne’s own experiences of visiting Buddhist monasteries and traditional teahouses in Japan, and the impact these experiences had on his personal well-being.

He believes these experiences are increasingly important in a world where digital devices and social media create a constant stream of information.

“The core aspect of the still room is to learn how to shut out the world, in order to connect on a deeper level with ourselves, a project or an experience,” he added.

The photography is by Piet Albert Goethals. Visualisations are by Studio Corkinho.

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Cadiero chair by Jérémie du Chaffaut for Midi

Photograph showing chair by window in rustic interior

Dezeen Showroom: French designer Jérémie du Chaffaut designed the Cadiero chair for Midi, which takes cues from vernacular furniture from the South of France.

Cadiero, which translates to “chair” in the Provençal language, references the traditional craftsmanship of Southern France via its seat and backrest, which are made from straw.

Photograph showing chair by window in rustic interior
Cadiero is a vernacular design from the Provence region of France

The rye straw used in the design is harvested from the banks of the Rhone, a major river that runs through France and Switzerland.

Straw is woven and fixed onto the chair’s wooden frame – a process that requires a highly skilled local artisan.

Detail showing corner of chair seat
The straw is processed by hand

Cadiero represents Midi’s brand ethos, which it describes as “a perfect balance between folklore, the know-how of excellence, and the innovation of forms and patterns”.

“It’s not about building yet another piece of furniture, or that one object too many,” said the brand.

Product: Cadiero
Designer: Jérémie du Chaffaut
Brand: Midi
Contact: contact@editions-midi.com

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Stolab's wooden furniture is "designed to live forever"

Stolab solid wood furniture

The second instalment of Dezeen’s three-part Stolab Stories video series explores Stolab’s heritage and expertise in creating solid-wood furniture.

Stolab, a Swedish manufacturer of solid-wood furniture, was founded in 1907.

In an exclusive video interview with Dezeen, the brand’s owner and CEO Martin Johansson explained the history of the brand and its approach to creating furniture using wood from the forests that surround its factory in Smålandsstenar, Sweden.

Stolab solid wood furniture
Martin Johansson is the owner and CEO of Stolab

“When we look at forests or wooden products, we have a great respect for that,” he said. “We also realise how much forest you need in order to get superior quality out of it.”

“It’s an important part of our culture and our surroundings. It’s a unique place, which we need to take very good care of.”

Stolab solid wood furniture
All design and production processes take place in the same location

Since the brand was founded, its methods of production have changed drastically, but according to Johansson its local focus and approach to craftsmanship have remained consistent.

“Back in 1907, obviously, the work was quite labour intensive,” he said. “We had a big workforce, we did similar products, but we did everything by hand.”

“We’ve increased the number of chairs we make today. We’ve also invested in the most modern machines you can buy for solid wood furniture factories. Same setting, same location but a completely different and more modern way to produce the furniture.”

Stolab solid wood furniture
Stolab is a Swedish manufacturer of solid-wood furniture

Dezeen also interviewed Annika Mårtensson, export manager at Stolab, alongside a number of other members of staff.

“I think Stolab has a great team,” said Mårtensson. “They appreciate our Scandinavian design, the classic, the timeless, the sustainable choice, and also the knowledge and the certainty that everything is produced here in Sweden in our own factory.”

Stolab solid wood furniture
Stolab has been operating in Smålandsstenar, Sweden, since 1907

Johansson emphasised how Stolab is able to maintain a high level of quality control with sourcing and manufacturing taking place in one location.

“We have the complete value chain of the furniture here in our hands,” said Johansson. “So we have full control of that, which I think is a key ingredient.”

The brand’s oversight of its supply chains allows it to pay close attention to its environmental impact, and it aims to prevent unnecessary waste by creating furniture that stands the test of time.

“The furniture is designed to live forever,” said Peter Bernroth, Stolab’s head of production.

Rasmus Rask, the brand’s wood processing lead, outlined the company’s approach to corporate responsibility: “Be a good role model. That will inspire others to do the same.”

Stolab solid wood furniture
Jonas Lindvall designed the Miss Holly chair for Stolab

Dezeen and Stolab launched Stolab Stories in September with a video focusing on some of the brand’s key designs and celebrating 80 years of its Lilla Åland chair.

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Kengo Kuma encases whisky bottle in 48-piece sculpture informed by kintsugi

A bottle of whisky in the middle of a sculpture by Kengo Kuma

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has collaborated with the V&A Dundee museum and whisky distillery The Dalmore to create a limited edition sculpture that encloses a bottle of the brand’s single malt whisky.

The handcrafted bottle glorifier pays homage to the Japanese craft of kintsugi, which means golden joinery, and comprises 48 diamond-shaped modules made of Japanese and Scottish oak alongside polished steel.

The display was designed to accompany a 48-year-old whisky called The Rare that was created by The Dalmore’s master distiller Richard Paterson in a limited run of three bottles.

A whiskey bottle inside a wooden sculpture
Kengo Kuma has created a 48-piece sculpture to hold a whisky bottle

“My relationship with The Dalmore, and with Scotland, is one born from a love of natural materials and the unfolding of stories over a lifetime,” Kuma said.

“In my work with Richard Paterson and The Dalmore, I see a same respect for the environment, and the same careful attention to the way great design must continue to evolve over time,” he continued.

“The glorifier design echoes this sensibility, inviting all who see it to consider the elements, seen and unseen, that have gone into its conception.”

Angular pieces of wood and steel
The pieces are made from Japanese oak, Scottish oak and steel

The sculpture was created as part of The Dalmore’s Luminary series, a collection of limited edition single malt whiskies developed by the Scottish distillery and curated by the V&A Dundee.

Its wood-and-metal construction is designed to recall kintsugi – the ancient Japanese craft of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer – while the 48 individual pieces represent the age of the single malt.

“The sculpture highlights the architect’s signature gentle integration and intimate understanding of natural materials and negative space, making use of metal alongside wood in a nod to kintsugi artistry,” The Dalmore explained.

Pieces of wood in a sculpture by Kengo Kuma
The architect drew on the Japanese art of kintsugi for the design

When it came to visual references for the design, Kuma looked to the waters of the river Tay, which runs alongside The Dalmore’s highland distillery, and the interiors of the V&A Dundee, which Kuma completed in 2018.

“The importance placed on the extensive use of natural materials, especially wood, is Kuma-san’s signature and is reflected in his design of V&A Dundee’s interior,” The Dalmore said.

“The Scottish oak wood chosen celebrates The Dalmore and V&A Dundee partnership, as before being upcycled for this project the tree had fallen along the banks of the river Tay, where both The Dalmore and V&A Dundee sit.”

Kuma is one of the world’s most recognised architects and the founder of Kengo Kuma Associates, which he established in 1990.

The glorifier’s puzzle-like pieces recall shapes and forms that Kuma has used repeatedly throughout his buildings, including the tessellated NGV Triennial pavilion and the Kyoto Yudo Pavilion with its diamond-patterned textile roof.

A bottle of The Dalmore whisky and a case
Three limited edition bottles were created

Other architects who have turned their hand to designing spirit bottles include Pritzker Prize-winning Daniel Libeskind, who created an angular cognac bottle to embody “the legacy of Richard Hennessy”.

Meanwhile, British-Ghanain David Adjaye created a chunky bottle with an accompanying oak case for Gordon & MacPhail’s 80-year-old whisky.

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Magpie House extension is a "personal museum" for client's furniture collection

Interior image of the kitchen at Magpie House

Architecture practice DGN Studio has extended a terraced home in east London with spaces and materials that form a backdrop to the client’s mid-century furniture collection.

The brief for Magpie House initially focused on opening up the ground floor of the north-facing home, before expanding to encompass a renovation of its first floor, with the client’s furniture and fittings incorporated throughout.

Exterior of Magpie House in London
DGN Studio has extended the Magpie House in London

On the ground floor, DGN Studio has extended the kitchen by three metres into the rear garden to create a large dining and cooking area.

Accessed by stepping down from the front living room, it is illuminated by skylights between wooden beams and features a concrete window seat overlooking the garden.

Steel and wood kitchen of London house extension
The existing kitchen was expanded by three metres

An internal opening between the living room and kitchen diner creates a new visual axis that cuts through the entire home, intended to better unify the interior.

On Magpie House’s first floor, the original arrangement of three bedrooms and a bathroom has been reconfigured to provide a new bathroom, landing and two larger bedrooms, with the possibility of reintroducing the third in future if desired.

Interior of Magpie House by DGN Studio
It is designed as a backdrop to the client’s furniture collection

“Working first on the principles of spatial planning and natural light, DGN Studio redesigned the existing ground floor plan to encompass a more cohesive and seamless sequence for living, dining and cooking,” said the studio.

“Connection to the garden was central to the brief, met with the addition of a cast concrete and dark stained oak window seat at the rear elevation, the glazed panels of which can be entirely opened to offer a seamless flow from dining area to garden.”

Finishing touches to the kitchen include wooden storage units and a stainless steel countertop that divides it from the dining area, where exposed brickwork extends to create low areas of shelving.

Upstairs, white walls and a reclaimed wood floor create a minimal backdrop for the client’s furniture, while a wood-framed screen with translucent glass separates the large landing from the family bathroom.

Kitchen with polished concrete floor and wooden joinery
The kitchen features wooden joinery

“The requirement for an economic and functional kitchen is accommodated by large joinery pieces for plentiful storage, all designed to work around items that were already in the client’s possession such as the oven and hob,” said DGN Studio.

“Stainless steel counters and splash back act as the main material of contrast against ash cupboards and open shelving. These extend to a larger, stainless-steel unit that conceals the extract at high level.”

Bathroom and landing of London home
A landing and a new bathroom were created upstairs

In Magpie House’s garden, reclaimed malting tiles have been used to create an external seating area. This leads up to an area of gravel topped with repurposed metal mesh panels, which connects to a small studio building at the end of the site.

DGN Studio was founded by Daniel Goodacre and Geraldine Ng in 2016. Also in east London, the studio recently completed another extension project that has a bright open kitchen and dining space with a sunken concrete floor and skylit ceiling.

The photography is by Tim Crocker.

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Dezeen Awards 2022 sustainability public vote winners include a bio-based pavilion in the Netherlands

The Natural Pavilion by DP6 Architectuurstudio

After more than 4,000 votes, Dezeen readers have chosen projects by DP6 Architectuurstudio, FADAA and Kenoteq as the winners of this year’s Dezeen Awards public vote in the sustainability categories.

DP6 Architectuurstudio won for its pavilion made from locally sourced wood and recycled-steel joints in the Netherlands, FADAA for its store coated in grey lime plaster in Jordan and Kenoteq for its brick made from construction waste.

Of the total 55,000 votes that were cast and verified across all categories, the sustainability categories received over 4,000 verified votes.

Dezeen Awards 2022 public vote winners in the architecture, interiors and design categories were published earlier this week, the media winners will be revealed later today and the studio winners will be unveiled tomorrow.

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Read on to see who was voted most popular in the sustainability categories:

The Natural Pavilion by DP6 Architectuurstudio
The Natural Pavilion by DP6 Architectuurstudio

Sustainable building

The Natural Pavilion serves as a model to tackle construction challenges faced in the Netherlands, including sustainable energy production, housing shortages, biodiversity recovery and climate change adaptation.

The structure by DP6 Architectuurstudio, which features cross-laminated timber floors and recycled glass windows, was voted sustainable building of the year in the public vote with 29 per cent of votes.

In close pursuit was Mustardseed by Localworks with 25 per cent, Floating Office by Powerhouse Company with 23 per cent, The Exploded View Beyond Building by Biobased Creations with 12 per cent and finally Learning and Sports Centre by General Architecture Collaborative with 11 per cent.

D/O Aqaba by FADAA
D/O Aqaba by FADAA

Sustainable interior

D/O Aqaba won sustainable interior of the year with 26 per cent of the votes. The store by FADAA uses stacked bio-bricks made from crushed shells as partitions to protect from the sun and segment the space.

Next up was Apricity by Object Space Place with 23 per cent, Semba Good Ethical Office by Semba Corporation with 20 per cent, The Circus Canteen by Multitude of Sins with 19 per cent and MONC by Nina+Co with 13 per cent.

K-briqTM by Kenoteq
K-Briq by Kenoteq

Sustainable design

K-Briq was developed through academic circular economy research at Heriot Watt University in Scotland and won the sustainable design of the year category with 35 per cent of votes. Kenoteq’s design is made from construction waste and is coloured using recycled pigments.

The runners-up were Tidal Stool by Robotic Fabrication Lab HKU with 28 per cent, Remix by Open Funk with 18 per cent, Maggie’s Southampton by Local Works and Air-It-Yourself by Jihee Moon with seven per cent.

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Qatar "turning a blind eye" to abuse of World Cup migrant workers says Amnesty

Cover of Amnesty International report about World Cup 2022

Labour abuses are still happening “on a significant scale” in Qatar despite “noticeable improvements” to migrant workers’ conditions ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, says Amnesty International.

In a report published today, human rights organisation Amnesty International stated that many workers are still “subjected to conditions that amount to forced labour” in Qatar.

“Although Qatar has made important strides on labour rights over the past five years, it’s abundantly clear that there is a great distance still to go,” said Steve Cockburn, head of economic and social justice at Amnesty International.

“Thousands of workers remain stuck in the familiar cycle of exploitation and abuse thanks to legal loopholes and inadequate enforcement.”

“Progress must not grind to a halt”

Named Unfinished Business: what Qatar must do to fulfil promises on migrant workers’ rights, the report highlights the group’s concerns that following the World Cup, which starts next month, progress made to improve migrant workers’ conditions will stop.

“With the World Cup looming, the job of protecting migrant workers from exploitation is only half done, while that of compensating those who have suffered abuses has barely started,” said Cockburn.

“Progress must not grind to a halt once the World Cup roadshow leaves Doha.”

Qatar is hosting the 2022 World Cup, which takes place from 20 November to 18 December, in eight stadiums built for the event, many of which are located in the country’s capital Doha.

Deaths remain uninvestigated says Amnesty

The country has been widely criticised over the conditions experienced by migrant workers who are largely building the stadiums and other World Cup infrastructure. In 2016, Amnesty International highlighted the abuses experienced and accused Qatar of using forced labour on World Cup sites.

In 2021, the Guardian reported that 6,500 migrant workers had died in the county in the decade after it won the right to host the event in 2020. According to Amnesty International, thousands of these deaths remain uninvestigated.

Football’s governing body FIFA, however, claims that there have only been 37 deaths connected to the construction of the World Cup stadiums.

According to Amnesty International, Qatar has made several notable labour reforms since 2017 including introducing a minimum wage, labour tribunals and a support fund to pay unpaid wages.

However, the country has yet to introduce a fund to compensate the workers who have died or suffered abuse building the tournament venues and infrastructure, which Amnesty International is calling for.

“Time is fast running out”

“Despite huge and growing support in favour of compensating migrant workers among fans, football associations, and sponsors, Qatar and FIFA are still not budging,” said Cockburn.

“With only a month to go, time is fast running out for them to do the right thing,” he continued.

“Turning a blind eye to the abuses suffered by thousands of migrant workers over the years flies in the face of their respective international obligations and responsibilities. They must come together to ensure that those who suffered so much to make this tournament possible are not left behind.”

Last month the Danish national team announced it would play games at the tournament in toned-down football kits, designed by sports brand Hummel, as a protest against the event being hosted in Qatar.

“The new Denmark jerseys for the upcoming World Cup have been designed as a protest against Qatar and its human rights record,” said the brand.

“FA has a responsibility” to speak out on Qatar’s labour reforms

UK-based Amnesty International is urging the English Football Association (FA) to make a clear statement on workers’ conditions and LGBT+ rights in Qatar.

“There have been thousands of unexplained deaths of migrant workers in Qatar during the last decade, labour reforms while welcome are still extremely patchy, and LGBTI rights are non-existent and threaten to remain so after the World Cup has come and gone from Qatar,” said Amnesty International UK’s chief executive Sacha Deshmukh.

“With kick-off now almost upon us, the FA has a responsibility to say loudly and clearly that Qatar’s labour reforms urgently need reinforcing, that a FIFA-backed worker compensation fund needs to become a reality, and that Qatar must go beyond merely saying LGTBI fans are ‘welcome’ and instead abolish the country’s shocking anti-LGBTI laws.”

Along with working conditions, the tournament has also been criticised on an environmental basis as Qatar was accused of making misleading promises about the amount of carbon produced by the event.

A report released by non-profit advocacy group Carbon Market Watch said claims that the tournament will be the “first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup in history” are “far-fetched” and rely on “creative accounting”.

The image is courtesy of Amnesty International.

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Modern Age longevity clinic creates calm with 3form resin interiors

Modern Age wellness studio with 3form resin interiors

Promotion: longevity clinic Modern Age has opened its flagship studio in New York City, with an interior design featuring translucent 3form materials, which aims to create a welcoming environment.

The Modern Age studio offers a wide range of treatments and products, including IV drip therapy, botox and wrinkle relaxers, vitamins and hormone therapy.

The flagship clinic was designed in-house by the brand’s head of studio design Madelynn Ringo, who wanted to create a calm and welcoming environment for clients undertaking treatments.

Translucent lilac 3form Chroma resin panel half encloses a photo booth at the Modern Age clinic
The Modern Age studio uses translucent 3form Chroma resin throughout its interior

To achieve a futuristic look, 3form’s Chroma resin material was chosen to feature in several places to create consistency throughout the interior while conjuring the desired mood.

Chroma is a thick resin that 3form describes as offering high clarity and light transmission, which is durable and cleanable enough to be used even for horizontal applications such as tables, benches, boxes and counters.

Its look is highly customisable with an array of finishes, diffusions and effects, and a choice of more than 250 colours.

Suite at the Modern Age studio with a treatment bed in the foreground and peachy coral resin door in the background
A peachy coral hue of Chroma was chosen for the suite doors

Ringo wanted to create private spaces within the studio without reducing the light transmission, so she used Chroma in a peachy coral hue to make translucent pocket doors for the suites, and then applied the material again as shelving in the retail area to tie the interior together.

The material helps the space to look glowy and inviting and has the advantage of being easy to work with.

“3form’s materials are similar to glass, but are much lighter weight,” said Ringo. “This allows us to fabricate it in other ways that would be too heavy if we tried to use glass.”

“Sometimes we can send it to our fabricators to craft into different shapes, which is easier and safer to cut than glass onsite.”

Retail area of the Modern Age studio with orange resin display shelves
The same colour is echoed in the retail area’s resin shelves

Modern Age was also keen to work with environmentally friendly materials, and 3form’s material has the GreenGuard Gold certification for being low in chemical emissions and the Declare Label disclosing all of the ingredients in the final product.

Ringo completed the space with more textured materials and finishes that provide a contrast to Chroma. They are also meant to hint at the ageing process and the beauty of imperfections.

“Everyone has their own imperfections and we highlight that through the materiality of the space,” said Ringo. “The veininess of the terracotta tiles represents signs of ageing. The walls have a painterly limewash, to not show something that was too refined.”

3form is an American brand that manufactures a range of resin, glass and felt materials for various architectural applications. In addition to its environmental sustainability goals, it also holds a Just Label, which recognises its social justice and equity outcomes.

Visit 3form’s website for more information on Chroma and its other products.

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