FADE Family is the new approach to outdoor living
The latest addition to the PLUST Collection is a line of furniture inspired by the texture of white stone, which illuminates as evening falls.
After two years of research a new material has been developed: a plastic foil made from discarded PET-bottles collected by Japanese municipalities, that arrives in Italy as a semifinished product.
“We found a way to transform used PET-bottles into a foil that is laminated on the KUNGSBACKA kitchen fronts. The biggest challenge was to create a foil from recycled material that fulfils the same quality requirements as a foil made of virgin material. We worked hard not to compromise on neither quality nor price. We are planning to use recycled PET-bottles from Europe in a near future.”, says Marco Bergamo, head of development at the Italian manufacturer 3B.
25 half-liter PET-bottles are needed to cover the black surface of a 40x80 cm KUNGSBACKA kitchen front, and they are guaranted for twentyfive years as all the other IKEA fronts.
Given the enormous quantity of products sold by the Swedish company, a most sustainable approach is important, we hope it will include all the product cicle until the end.
A prize for architecture between lights and volumes: LFA Award
An international photography competition that invites photographers worldwide to capture the essence of contemporary architecture. Inspired by the work of the famous Portuguese photographer Luis Ferreira Alves, the award seeks images that explore the dialogue between man and space.