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Classy Eco,
The Dignity of
Sustainability

07-13-2023 save btn Save

Cultivating the coziest ambiance with paper
The proper design for humanity and nature
High-End electric vehicles as mobile hotel lounges

CMF(Color, Material, Finish) Newsletter. 2023.07-1

Today's product discourse is nearly inseparable from the term 'sustainability.' Industries across the board, from distribution and fashion beauty to architecture and mobility, strive to curb reckless plastic production, opting for sustainable production methods. It is now an expectation that products are crafted from environmentally friendly materials, and they must possess distinctive design values to withstand market competition. This July, hïda's CMF (Color, Material, Finish) newsletter spotlights 'Classy Eco,' presenting examples of ecologically considerate CMF and exceptional design values across a range of fields.

Architecture

Cultivating the Coziest Ambiance with Paper

ⓒarchdaily_com

The Japanese construction company 'Asanuma' launched the 'GOOD CYCLE BUILDING' project, a visionary endeavor to transform a 30-year-old edifice into a sophisticated, eco-friendly structure. Harnessing the original building framework to optimize access to natural light and air circulation, various soil materials and cedar were utilized for both interior and exterior applications, including furnishings and accessories. The unpolluted earthen walls are ripe for potential reuse as painting materials. This initiative aims to reintegrate architectural structures into a favorable cycle for humans and the Earth, cultivating a comfortable environment intertwined with the changing characteristics of light, wind, earth, wood, and plants.

ⓒAspen Art Museum

World-renowned public design architect 'Ban Shigeru', often referred to as the 'Paper Architect,' is celebrated for his environmentally friendly and humanistic architecture utilizing paper. The exterior facade of the 'Aspen Art Museum (AAM)' in Colorado, USA, a project he led, is composed of elegant woven wood.

ⓒAspen Art Museum

A composite material, Prodema, which blends paper and resin placed between two layers of wood, was used. This distinctive facade design simultaneously offers openness and transparency, drawing numerous visitors to the museum with its inviting, warm wooden architectural design.

Living

The Proper Design for Humanity and Nature

ⓒmolo

Canada's 'Molo', a renowned furniture design company, has secured a global reputation in the realms of architecture and furniture due to its eco-friendly and aesthetically appealing objet designs. Their nonwoven fabric partitions, furniture, and lighting fixtures enhance interior spaces with their unique structures and designs.

ⓒmolo

The glossy sheen and intriguing texture of the nonwoven fabric present a distinctive visual effect owing to the recurring crease patterns, often giving the illusion of subtly lustrous metal from a distance. The lighting from Molo casts an elegant atmosphere, attributed to the natural shadow effects crafted by the creases.

ⓒDesso

'Desso', a carpet brand from the Netherlands, offers eco-friendly products that significantly reduce carbon emissions and eliminate the presence of airborne dust and harmful environmental substances.

ⓒDesso

The modular design of Desso's carpets facilitates easy installation, and their unique patterns along with premium materials amplify the appeal of various indoor spaces, including offices, hospitals, hotels, and schools.

ⓒSalvatori

'Salvatori', an Italian stone furniture brand, unveils an assortment of artistic living collections, all created from natural stone. Apart from accessories such as stone lighting and tableware, they also produce marble furniture, objets d'art, and artworks, all aiming to elevate the inherent charm of the stone to its maximum potential.

ⓒSalvatori

The company emphasizes the production of environmentally friendly stone products and strives to mine in a way that does not harm nature, ensuring its preservation for generations. It is worth noting the brand’s skill in transforming the innately cold and robust characteristics of the material into a warm and sophisticated aesthetic.

Mobility

High-End Electric Vehicles as Mobile Hotel Lounges

ⓒHYUNDAI

Prominent mobility brands worldwide are rolling out electric cars boasting high environmental energy efficiency, coupled with future-oriented, distinctive designs. Hyundai and Kia presented their new electric concept vehicles for the first time at the 2021 LA Auto Show. The interior of Hyundai's Ioniq concept car 'Seven' comprises eco-friendly materials. The exterior features bio-paint, while the interior incorporates mineral plaster, bamboo, carpet, and bio-resin materials. The eco-friendly interior paint hinges on renewable materials that minimize pollutants during the manufacturing process.

ⓒKIA

Kia's large SUV concept car, 'EV9', incorporated recycled fishing nets for its flooring and recycled fabric from plastic bottles for the seats and door trims.

ⓒVOLVO

Volvo's next-generation electric concept car, 'Recharge', displays a harmonious blend of light gray tones and various woven fabric patterns, embodying the superior detail-oriented design sense of Nordic culture.