Materia Inspiration Centre

Material of the Week: Beltwalk

Admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:57:44 +0000

Leather is cut into strips that are then combined. The possibility of a linear configuration makes the leather completely usable; there is no install waste. Beltwalk, made by Keleen Leathers, is very hard wearing and durable. The vegetable tanned leather strips absorb the traces of use as they grow old, developing a beautiful patina over time. The product is dimensionally stable; it virtually does not shrink and the seams remain tight. It is easy to repair by pulling out a strip and replacing it. Beltwalk is biodegradable. Furthermore it is thermally and acoustically insulating. Being flexible Beltwalk is suitable for wrapping columns, but also for doors, walls and baseboards, and flooring.

For more information please check our Materia.nl website: http://bit.ly/IIrX75

Materia Into Craftsmanship exhibition

Admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:53:16 +0000

Anyone that has missed the exhibition ‘Materia Into Craftsmanship’ as part of the Material Xperience last January, gets a second chance at the Materia Inspiration Centre in Amsterdam. The special exhibition shows examples of the renewed interest in craftsmanship among architects and designers.

Both architects and designers as well as the public recognize aspects of craftsmanship that support growing appreciation of values such as durability and authenticity. Craftsmanship might even play an important role in current globalization, adding values such as local tradition to the modern technology or contemporary design.

The exhibition shows examples such as the lighting fixtures by Rick Tegelaar, hand sculpted textiles by Helen Amy Murray, the embroidered bark cloth by Lenneke Langenhuijsen and the Cire Perdue-candlestick by Pascal Smelik. Other examples are the famous Smoke Dining Chair by Maarten Baas, the Gravity Stool, made of magnetic plastic by Jólan van der Wiel and the knitted fibre optics by Fay McCaul.

Besides the objects, pictures and videos give examples of the new craftsmanship. ‘Materia Into Craftsmanship’ can be seen at the Materia Inspiration Centre, where you can also see the permanent exhibition of materials. The exhibition will run until the end of March. Admission is free.

Join the IJburg tour

Admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:49:19 +0000

Excursion IJburg

Every month Materia and CRH Clay Solutions organise an excursion along the architectural highlights of IJburg, Amsterdam. Architects and others who are interested in architecture are welcome to sign up for one of the event dates. Entrance is free.

A tour and presentation along the many architectural highlights on the IJburg archipelago, the newest expansion of Amsterdam. Experience the floating neighbourhoods and watervilla’s of Steigereiland, the hidden courtyards on Haveneiland and the secluded housing on Kleine Rieteiland and the many brickwork architecture. Projects of Claus & Kaan, Diederendirrix, INBO, Ruimtelab, Piet Boon studio, Merkx + Girod, Waterstudio and much more.

Programme:
13.00 h. Welcome and lunch in Materia Inspiration Centre
13.30 h. Explanation by Els Zijlstra about Materia and visit to the Materia Inspiration Centre
14.00 h. Presentation by Nels van Malsen about IJburg
14.45 h. Excursion around Steigereiland (Language: Dutch)
16.00 h. Return to Materia, drinks and networking

To register for Tuesday the 29th of May please click here
To register for Tuesday the 26th of June please click here

Specific information:
Entrance: Free
There is a minimum amount of 10 registrations for the IJburg Tour
Meeting point: Materia Inspiration Centre, IJburg (Amsterdam)
Target group: Architects and others who are interested in architecture in general.
Sponsored by: CRH Clay Solutions
Excursion dates: 17th of April, 29th of May or the 26th of June

Latest Additions

Admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:35:51 +0000

Materia selects worldwide 20 new inspiring materials for the creative professional each month. These are added to our huge material collection, are published on the Materia search engine at www.materia.com and in the monthly newsletter. On top of this, the samples are shown at the Materia Inspiration Centre. Stay up-to-date and subscribe to our database (free of access). Visit the latest addition wall in our Centre in Amsterdam to experience these new materials.