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Architectural solutions

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about architectural solutions

Project • By Cosimo ScotucciLaboratories

dH2Ome

Water is abundant on Earth, 71% of the planet' surface is covered by oceans.Unfortunately this water is too salty to be used for drinking, hygiene, agriculture or even for the industrial process, in fact: Water scarcity is one of the most pressing issues of our time. "Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all" of the United Nation's 17 SDGs tackles this issue, defining an agenda to give access to fresh water to millions of people in the upcoming 5 to 20 years. Is it possible to transform the oceans in immense fresh water reservoirs? Is it possible to make it with a carbon neutral process? Caption DH2OME is a game-changing infrastructure that aims to provide gallons of fresh water every day where is most needed. Many of... More

Product • By PLANIUMAC01 Stick-on Floor

AC01 Stick-on Floor

AC01 Stick-on Floor is a floor with metal finishes and traditional installation.The tiles can be laid with a specific bi-component glue. The millimeter thickness of the tiles and their stratification (finish, core, pvc of the background) make them light and easy to handle.Research and innovation combined with industrial know-how originate Planium surfaces, creating unique Floors and Wall coverings. All floor or wall Systems have an INNOVATIVE, FUNCTIONAL and RENEWABLE DESIGN. They allow fast dry installations, respecting the environment, with simple laying or with patented mechanical or one-click hooks between tile and tile, or also traditional installations with glue. Each tile is made of QUALITY materials. Their design was creat... More

Product • By PLANIUMMG01 Magnetic Floor

MG01 Magnetic Floor

The MG01 Magnetic Floor is an effective and fast installation system.The attractiveness of the magnetic base allows static support on the tiles.Exclusive metal finishes, natural or with design textures, exalt the metropolitan environments.Research and innovation combined with industrial know-how originate Planium surfaces, creating unique Floors and Wall coverings.All floor or wall Systems have an INNOVATIVE, FUNCTIONAL and RENEWABLE DESIGN. They allow fast dry installations, respecting the environment, with simple laying or with patented mechanical or one-click hooks between tile and tile, or also traditional installations with glue.Each tile is made of QUALITY materials. Their design was created to be functional, eco-friendly and sophisti... More

Product • By PLANIUMSM02

SM02 SISTEMAMEN EVOLUTION

Planium loose lay flooring system, with removable tiles and dry installation, consisting of 2 parts: Modular tiles of steel or other metal, with Underlayment of recycled rubber Plates with Screws for Locking. The Modular Tile is given by a stainless steel finish available in different superficial textures (standard textures: brushed smooth or embossed) or by a Calamine steel finish, under which a recycled rubber is combined. The modules are locked together with the angular locking plates with four holes for M5 stainless steel screws (crosshead or M5 Torks antitheft) or M5 burnished, socket head, flat head screws. • APPLICATION SYSTEMAMEN Evolution can be laid dry on any existing floor,... More

Project • By ULMA Architectural SolutionsLibraries

CIVIC Centre

In the suburb of San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, ULMA has executed a High School with a touch of ART. "The idea of installing some cubes on the facade came out of the teamwork between the architect Lucio Alberto Martin and the sculptor and painter Luis Feito, founder of El Paso Group and key figure in the Spanish contemporary art." The material selected for the main facade of the building of the library has been polymer concrete panels in black with different formats between 180x90 and 30x90 cm. Its uniqueness is based on three-dimensional effect achieved by the cubic volumes design by Luis Feito. They selected a satin finish for the main plane of the facade, with details of water-miniwave panels, and a shinny finish for the c... More