Material Matters: new approaches to classic materials

For our latest Material Matters column in Mix Interiors magazine, we take a closer look at four hot new products and designers that explore new ways to develop classic materials.

modulyss creates bold flooring solutions with deconstructed patterns

Adding a healthy dollop of design credentials to the humble carpet tile the DSGN collection by modulyss ^® boasts three wildly unique variations on a classic 50x50cm format, for a plethora of interior solutions. DSGN Cloud, DSGN Tweed and DSGN Track, although completely different in their offerings, all combine imaginative aesthetics with current colour trends, whilst consistently delivering function, comfort and style.

ARTE designs wallcoverings based on Le Corbusier’s Polychromie architecturale

Trailblazing design brand ARTE has developed a unique collection of wallcoverings, inspired by the revolutionary ideas and colours (Polychromie architecturale) of Le Corbusier. Thanks to new techniques and materials, ARTE manages to translate the progressive ideas of the illustrious master into a unique and sensational wallcovering, whilst maintaining a contemporary look and feel.

Granorte gets creative with cork for its three-dimensional wall panels

Portugal-based Granorte is a cornerstone of the cork industry, well versed in the manufacture of sustainable and striking flooring solutions. However its recent foray into wall panels has seen equally stunning results. Capturing cork’s most natural assets, the panels offer a creative and functional option for a feature wall. Possessing excellent noise and thermal absorption, the interior product is sourced from the bark of the cork tree that can be harvested for an impressive 200-years.

Dzek explores the relationship between surface and form to turn marble on its head

Drawing inspiration from the Bauhaus school’s concept of the architectural Gesamtkunstwerk, Dzek invites its creative partners to develop materials, and create living spaces exploring surface and form. Its latest materials project Marmoreal, an engineered marble devised by the British designer and MA graduate of the Royal College of Art, Max Lamb, is suitable for both interior and exterior architectural surfaces. This large aggregate pre-cast marble terrazzo offers an original material language with strong visual value.

Find out more about these projects on Mix Interiors . For new material inspiration come and visit us at our studio on Great Titchfield Street in central London.