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INTRODUCING CORIAN ® DESIGN

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL: INSIDE AND OUT

A TALK WITH BETH STEWART ON THE POTENTIAL OF CORIAN OUTSIDE.
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he Corian® brand has built a solid reputation with the design The business has been focused on exterior cladding, with architects
community for interior projects large and small thanks to the using the material for ventilated rain screen facades. You now also see
Tproduct’s versatile characteristics and long track record of quality the material used to create sun shades, allowing architects to shape and
and reliability. The same is now true when architects and designers need sculpt vertical and horizontal fins in Corian® Solid Surface to reduce
to come up with exterior solutions for the built environment. the solar heat gain and maximize daylight as well as the views from
From furniture and sculpture destined for use in public spaces to inside the building. The material is practical and beautiful given its
exterior cladding and facades, Corian® Solid Surface has become in durability and ability to create standard or bespoke panels that can be
recent years part of the conversation when the topic is how best to flat or curved in 2D or 3D with smooth or textured finishes.
design outdoor elements. Across the globe, innovative commissions
have been greenlighted that take advantage of the material’s remarkable What advantages does Corian® Solid Surface offer architects
thermoformability to realize eye-catching architecture. Beyond its working on exterior solutions?
beauty, the solid surface has demonstrated its ability to lower energy
costs and add aesthetic detail to buildings through applications such One thing you hear again and again from architects is the ability
as sun shades. There is also the possibility of backlighting the solid to have a material in a very pure white that maintains its color
surface, which allows for the interplay between light and material over time. What’s more, we also offer a wide variety of other colors
to add extra definition to abstract shapes crafted in Corian® Solid including Deep Nocturne and Deep Titanium for a beautiful on-
Surface. In addition, its low moisture absorption, resistance to trend contrasting aesthetic.
environmental pollutants and cleanability against vandalism help to
make it an increasingly attractive option. The formability of Corian® Solid Surface is able to show off its aesthetic
Overseeing the exciting opportunities in this expanding business capabilities and allows architects to realize their vision. It is no longer a
segment is Beth Stewart, Global New Business Development mere coating for a building, it becomes a key design feature. The ability to
Manager at Corian® Design, responsible for Corian® Exteriors. engrave intricate designs on the surface also helps to create logos, graphics
and imagery to customize the public area of a brand’s headquarters.

Exterior applications in Corian® Solid Surface are Another advantage is the ability to continue a design
becoming more common today. What is driving this trend? motif from the inside to the outside of a building,
say in a hotel that uses Corian® Solid Surface
We see growth across the board. There is interest from in its reception area and then continues with a
architects and designers working in the residential dramatically shaped facade on the exterior using the
sector and designing museums to those looking to same material and color scheme to create a singular
build signature hotels and iconic office buildings. architectural vision that captures the imagination.
There has been particular interest of late from firms in
the biotech sector wanting to make a statement with Lastly, the ability to seam and repair on site a panel
their headquarters. These businesses engage in scientific that may have been damaged during transport to
research and look to use our material in modern the construction site is a big benefit that saves time
designs. and money compared to other types of materials.
BETH STEWART

Global New Business Development Manager
Corian® Design

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