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Nature
From biomimicry to ancient materials revived,
we explore the building blocks of tomorrow
#06 | SEPTEMBER 2012
Biomimetic design
Printed concrete
The new glass
Art meets steel
Ancient materials
Brick is back
Futuristic wood
01 Best of the Best
02 Natural Inspiration
03 3D Printing Scales Up
04 Through the Looking Glass
05 A Masterly Medley
06 Old as the Hills
07 Ancient Meets Modern
08 Shady Character
01 Best of
the Best
03 Natural
Inspiration
075 A Masterly
Medley
07 Ancient Meets
Modern
VARIOTRANS® COLOUR-EFFECT GLASS
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As a colour-changing glass, Variotrans® has a fascinating appearance, even in
small sections. This is why it is frequently used by architects and artists specifi-
Back to Nature From biomimicry to ancient materia
01 Best of the Best 02 Natural Inspiration 03 3D
VARIOTRANS® COLOUR-EFFECT GLASS EyE-CATChING d
01 | AWARD-WINNING DESIGNS Best of the Best
DESIGN &BUILD REVIEW Whether you want to
02 | CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY Natural Inspirat
LOTUS EFFECT | IMAGE COURTESY OF WILLIAM THIELICK
03 | CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY 3D Printing Scal
R Creative fabrics for light, acoustic and
04 | INNOVATIVE DESIGNS Through the Looking G
GALLERY FAÇADE OF THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS | I
05 | INNOVATIVE DESIGNS A Masterly Medley T
IMAGE © HUGH LEE IMAGE
06 | TRADITIONAL MATERIALS Old as the Hills
THE EDEN PROJECT IN CORNWALL | IMAGE COURTESY OF
07 | TRADITIONAL MATERIALS Ancient Meets Mode
LIECHTENSTEIN’S PARLIAMENT BUILDING
A REVOLUTION IN WOOD Until recently, beautiful w
08 | TRADITIONAL MATERIALS Shady Character
A FUTURISTIC WALKWAY OFFERS VIEWS OF SEVILLE’S OL
EDITORIAL Head of Editorial and Production | Dunc