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Materials are decisions over time.

A sample is not a promise of atmosphere.

This page is a working field.

Conceptual architecture material study
conceptual editorial studyConceptual studies shown here are research images.

A five-step study protocol

01—05

01

observe

02

sample

03

compare

04

age

05

specify

001

Colour is spatial temperature.

test: metamerism / gloss / adjacency / repair
002

Wood is rhythm and maintenance.

Conceptual study of three wood tones

test: grain / undertone / finish / repairability
003

Metal is edge, reflection and weight.

test: fingerprints / corrosion / edge / fastening
004

Textile is acoustic performance.

test: abrasion / pilling / light / cleaning