Thursday, February 25, 2010

3 Form

Hey all - these next few entries will be dedicated to finishes that I am considering using for my Studio project.

I am so excited about the Convenience Store, and my design concept is based on movement and the busy life of people. Convenience stores have been created for the purpose of filling up gasoline but also to pick up the usual sundries and avoiding lines at the grocery or pharmacy for a few items. Because we are slaves to the grind of busy lives - and my store complements that.

I decided to use 3-Form again (since it is so darn cool). Earlier I discussed one of the Varia Ecoresin patterns, but this entry shows the true versatility of the collection in a wood print.



I didn't know if it was possible to have a translucent piece of resin with a wood print on it, but it was! This option is the Zebrano Slip Match, which mirrors the pattern and grain of bamboo. There is also a glass pattern to match, should you want to keep the pattern in a different area.

One of the amazing things about this material is that it can be configured to take any shape based on your desired specifications. I plan on representing this in a curved shape to conform to the shape of my walls.

As mentioned before - 3-form is a member of the USGBC - not only do their products include recycled content, but they also offer options to recycle your product when it has reached the end of its life. It also allows you to apply for LEED points in your project.

Notes from 3-Form:
Available thicknesses: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1"
Price Group: custom
Pattern: linear / can vary on installation (vertical/horizontal)
Panel is priced as: 48 x 96 sheet
Notes: The varia system panels utilizing wood veneers as a decorative interlayer provide a one-sided aesthetic and may also vary in appearance from this sample in color and in grain width, and may also have knots and other minor imperfections inherent in authentic wood veneers.

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