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GLOBAL DIGEST

GLOBAL DIGEST CRYPTIC DESIGN [PARIS]

AMONG THE MANY ATTRACTIONS OF THE FRENCH
CAPITAL ARE THE BONE-CHILLING CATACOMBS OF PARIS,
AN UNDERGROUND OSSUARY CONTAINING THE REMAINS
A roundup of standout projects from around the world OF SIX MILLION SKELETONS.
spotlighting the versatility of Corian Solid Surface. In an effort to lighten the mood, officials opted to make a new exit
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to the popular sight. To contrast the somber subterranean setting
visitors confront during their visit, the French architecture practice
Yoonseux Architects devised a soothing scene at street level using
Corian® Solid Surface. Clad in the striking Glacier White color,
EXHIBITING CIRCUMSTANCES [JAPAN] the exterior consists of walls marked by large incisions. Bathed in
natural light, the pure white hue of the material provides a calming
OPENED IN 1982 ON A HILLSIDE, THE MOA MUSEUM OF ART IN JAPAN’S SHIZUOKA PREFECTURE WAS DESIGNED TO BLEND effect for patrons coming out from their journey below ground.
IN WITH THE SURROUNDING SCENERY THAT INCLUDES SWEEPING VIEWS OF SAGAMI BAY.
Photo Agence Philippe Yoonseux. Fabrication of Corian® by Euroformes.
When it was time to undertake a major renovation
in 2017, the aim was to respect the cultural
institution’s original design. To make a better first COME FLY WITH ME
impression, architects at Japanese construction and [AUSTRALIA]
engineering firm Takenaka Corporation turned to DESIGNED BY GUIDA MOSELEY BROWN ARCHITECTS, THE BRIEF WAS TO
Corian® Solid Surface. For the museum’s entrance, a CREATE A PREMIER INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE LOUNGE AND ARRIVAL
200-meter-long hall that visitors pass through before HALL FOR PASSENGERS TRANSITING THROUGH CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL
reaching the main gallery up the hill by way of an AIRPORT.
underground passage on escalators, the designers
created an illuminated reception using the sleek To project a modern, dynamic space in line with the expectations of today’s
surface to contrast with the already existing stone and globetrotting public, the creative team of the Canberra architectural practice opted
concrete elements found in the space. The result is an to use Corian® Solid Surface in furnishings in the airport’s main waiting area. With a
object on par with the pieces on exhibit. proven track record in high-traffic areas, the advanced material was shaped into shells
and used to clad a wood structure that made for sleek seating for jet-lagged travelers.
Photo Yoshihito Imaeda for Corian® Design. In addition, the versatile surface was crafted into streamlined tables that recalled the
Fabrication of Corian® by Apex.
aerodynamic shapes common to modern commercial airliners.

BANKING ON THE FUTURE [ISRAEL] Photo John Gollings and Ginette Snow, courtesy of CASF. Fabrication of Corian® by Capital Solid Surfaces.

TO TAKE THE COUNTRY’S BANKING SECTOR INTO THE LOUNGING AROUND [BELGIUM]
21 CENTURY, TEL-AVIV BASED SC ARCHITECTURE
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STUDIO ENVISIONED A FORWARD-LOOKING DESIGN TODAY’S FLYING PUBLIC ARE ACCUSTOMED TO WAITING SO
FOR ISRAEL’S POALIM DIGITAL BANK. AIRPORTS ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO MAKE THEIR PUBLIC
SPACES MORE COMFORTABLE AND PLEASING TO THE EYE.
The idea was to develop a paperless bank branch that completely
reimagined the teller-client relationship. Hosted in Poalim’s One solution is Corian® Solid Surface, a material that stands up to
Jerusalem branch situated inside the Mamilla Mall shopping wear and tear while still retaining its elegance. In Belgium, Brussels
complex, the space focuses on banking activities where the Airlines has installed the surface for The Loft, a lounge area where
smartphone and tablet take center stage. For this contemporary passengers can unwind while in transit. Here, the use of Corian®
approach, the architects selected a minimalist scheme with a Solid Surface in the Glacier White color scheme is a soothing
palette employing crisp black and white hues of Corian® Solid addition to the decor and is utilized in multiple areas, including
Surface that contrasts with the colorful interactive screens on desks, countertops and cladding. Additionally, the surface plays a
the wall used to supply information on the bank’s financial practical role given that workspaces and tables made in Corian® Solid
products and services. A key component of the design are the Surface boast the integrated wireless charging solution, thus avoiding
sculptural counters in Corian® Solid Surface boasting sharp the search for plugs when electronic devices run low on battery and
geometric lines and hosting touchscreens that clients can use the need to have unsightly power cords in view.
together with staff to discuss their financial future. Photo Mark Segal, courtesy of Nyga Quality Products. Fabrication of Corian® by Liony. Photo courtesy of Brussels Airlines. Fabrication of Corian® by CTC.

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