Stone: Origins and Future in Architecture
On June 12 and 13, 2025, IUAV University of Venice will host "Stone is…," an international forum entirely dedicated to natural stone. Organized by PNA, this event aims to thoroughly explore the material's enduring value and sustainability, featuring insights from internationally renowned speakers.
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Traditionally the foremost use for cork has been in bottle stoppers (approximately 80% of the total production) but since the introduction of the screw-top wine bottle and developments in synthetic replacements, the demand for cork has been in decline to the point that in some places (for instance in Portugal’s certain regions) its production has nearly disappeared, along with the knowledge of maintaining the forest and the skill of harvesting the trees. The cork granules are part of the basic cork harvest and drying process, where the unsold pieces or leftovers get granulated.
Mass Tables
Design: Odd Matter Studio
Year: 2017
Seamless design, ECLISSE steps outdoors
ECLISSE introduces Syntesis Areo Outdoor, extending the sleekness of its flush-to-wall system to exterior applications. Robust and adaptable, it reimagines technical access points as integrated design features, ensuring a continuous aesthetic flow between interior and exterior spaces.