Cork
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about cork
Project • By SOVA • Apartments
Seascape Residence
The presented project is a residence on the Black Sea coast, completed in early summer of 2026. The apartment has an elongated floor plan layout and two-sided exposure - east and west. This allows for a scenic view from each of the bedrooms, but also creates the challenge of functionally utilizing the inner spaces of the building.
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The bathrooms and the entry hall are typically located in the building core. All bathrooms follow the same aesthetic line for a bright and warm tonality, inspired by the overall approach in the home. But in addition to them, in this case there is also space in the building core for a common children's playroom with full soft seating and a library. A second kitchen corner is placed in the dinin... More
Project • By LCA Architetti (Luca Compri Architetti) • Private Houses
border house
Noemi and Marco are a young couple of border workers, who decided to build their home in a small town on Lake Lugano, bordering Ticino: Porto Ceresio, near Varese. Their main goal was always to create a home with spaces that could have a strong relationship with nature and the surrounding landscape, featuring the beautiful Prealps mountains marking the horizon on the lake.
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This house represents our successful attempt at building a “non-traditional” home in a sustainable way. A home built on the border between Italy and Switzerland, but also on the philosophical border dividing those who believe nothing should change and those who are willing to experiment with solutions aimed at facing the current climate cris... More
News • Detail • 16 May 2023
Detail: Cork Facade of Corkscrew House, Berlin
Rundzwei Architekten has designed a private home with a facade and roof clad in panels of cork sourced from Portugal. The rectangular panels provide a thermally-efficient and acoustic skin for the house, as well as lend it a natural and monolithic expression.
The ‘corkscrew house’ by Rundzwei Architekten culls its name from the helical, split-level layout the designers conceived for it as a workaround to the site’s volumetric restrictions. “Our client wanted a fairly large house with respect to what the local planning regulations allowed, which was technically a one-story building of 100 square meters,” says its architect, Marc Dufour-Feronce, who worked on the project with his partner, Andreas Reeg.
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Project • By Vanitar • Sports Centres
Yoga studio
Designing a yoga Studio project with a minimal look was started in 2015 and finished in 2016.
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One of the most obvious features of this yoga studio, which helps it design to look more minimalistic and relaxing (as it should be), is its flooring.
For this project, the designer decided to use the cork look parquet from Tilo.
The Austrian wood with its neutral color makes a great harmony with brighter colors that used in the rooms like the vase or the ropes hanged from the roof.
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Tilo cork look parquets, from Austria, were supplied by Vanitar LLC.
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Project • By SFA arquitetos • Visitor Center
Espaço de Apoio à Visitação
The Visitation Support Space project was developed based on an old primary school, more specifically a primary school from the years of the Estado Novo. From a preliminary stage of the process, more specifically after the visit to the site, it was thought to be crucial to maintain the pre-existence as much as possible, so that the intended program for the building fits into this space.
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Thus, there was a need to make some changes to the existing building. It was therefore proposed that some demolitions be carried out, namely the storage spaces, the porches and the sanitary facilities, these being clearly spaces for expansions after the initial date of construction of the building.
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Product • By Submaterial • Century Screen
Century Screen
Modern, yet nostalgic. Solid, yet see-through. The new Century Screen from Submaterial elevates any space. Fabricated in walnut or white oak veneer laminated with natural cork and hung in tiles of variable length, the elements of the Century screen are positionable; one can twist and turn the tiles to create the transparency level of their choice. The engaging dimensional surface catches the sunlight and produces dramatic shadows.
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Project • By Spark Chicago • Offices
Feeding America
Feeding America offers help to those in need through a nationwide network of food banks. Their mission is simple: to feed America’s hungry and engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Branded elements in their updated office bring Feeding America’s stories to life, showcasing their brand patterns, extensive color palette, and beautiful photography. More
Project • By Photographe d'architecture : Aurélien Aumond • Offices
Valentin Studio
Valentin Studio is a 3D rendering studio based in Lyon, their new office takes place in an old art deco style building.
The project spreads out on a whole groundfloor with two spaces connected by a cork covered multi usage expression unit.
The first space is dedicated to work and hosts the desks of the team, the second space is oriented towards staff well being with a lounge area, a kitchen and enough place for a table soccer table.
The cork covered unit conceals technical spaces for the copy machine, bathrooms and lots of storage.
As for the main design, like in each Ré architecture project, it can be caracterized by a clean and simple aesthetic in materials and colors choice. As a bonus, demolition works revea... More
News • News • 23 Dec 2020
The future of architecture through 10 biobased materials
As more architects, and their clients, prioritize sustainability goals and the connection to site and history, biobased materials are being more frequently used to create buildings around the globe. These materials, viewed through the lens of contemporary architecture, are creating distinctive structures that lean on the past but are decidedly of the moment. From timber frames to biobased plastics, these elements are creating new spaces that will help define the trajectory of architecture for years to come. Encompassing exhibition spaces, private homes, and more, 10 examples show us where this attention to natural materials may take architecture in the coming decades.
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1. Earth - House of Earth and Sky by Ai... More
News • News • 10 Oct 2019
Incredible Cork House Wins 2019 Stephen Lawrence Prize
Made almost entirely with cork, the Cork House is a carbon-neutral private house in Berkshire. Designed by Matthew Barnett Howland with Dido Milne and Oliver Wilton, it has just been announced the winner of the 2019 Stephen Lawrence Prize.Credit: Ricky JonesBelieved to be the first of its kind, the house is built from a kit of expanded cork blocks and assembled by hand without any mortar or glue. prefabricated cork blocks and engineered timber are carbon negative at completion and all components can be reused or recycled. The expanded cork blocks have been made using by-products and waste from the cork forestry and cork stopper industry. Credit: Ricky JonesInside the house, exposed cork and oak flooring continue the biophilic nature of... More
Product • By Sustainable Materials, LLC • Pattern Tiles- Cinetic
Pattern Tiles- Cinetic
The MOTIF Pattern Tiles create a refined and dynamic texture on any finished wall, allowing you to personalize the look of an interior wall, and change the character of a room, even without painting. Harmonize with any color, or highlight a dramatic contrast, these easy to install tiles quickly alter a room’s décor allowing for the expression of one’s emotions. More
Project • By Sustainable Materials, LLC • Offices
Google Office
Yet another Google office in Austin, Texas with Muratto.wall # cork installed. Google demands high standards of their building products and our #cork products deliver! www.sustainablematerials.com More
Product • By Sustainable Materials, LLC • Pattern Tiles
Pattern Tiles
Personalize the look of an interior wall, and change the character of a room, even without repainting. A decorative wall tile precision cut in cork, Pattern Tiles create a refined and dynamic texture on any painted wall. Accent a wall with a classic, nostalgic design, or transform a wall into a contemporary design statement. Pattern Tiles can harmonize with any color, or highlight a dramatic contrast. Available in four distinctive designs from Europe. Pre-finished in a selection of six fashion-forward, vibrant colors. Easy to install, Pattern Tiles can quickly alter a room’s décor and express desired emotions. Manufactured in recycled, renewable cork — a premium sustainable material for exceptional interior design and lifestyle products. More