the
Corian
book
Design & Technical Information
®
BE yOND T HE L IMIT S OF SHAPE
Index
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Egypt goes design with DuPont™ Corian®
“The Endless Nile table” by Karim Rashid
Introduction
Seamlessness as an agent of liberty
5
Possibilities
Food Nourishing the senses
6
water Full immersion
14
Living Experience warmth and simplicity
20
Look out Inside out
26
Malleable Virtual to real
32
Light Enlightened translucency
36
Skin decoration The sense of touch
40
Interaction Intelligent surfaces
46
Know-How
Index
51
what is Corian®? Key characteristics
52
Production DuPontTM Corian® product description
54
Fabrication & fi nishing Different ways to create
58
Basic fabrication techniques
60
Advanced fabrication techniques
61
Basic guidelines for designing
with DuPontTM Corian®
65
Specifi c applications Vertical surfaces
66
Exterior use
68
Flooring
69
Installation & maintenance
70
Copyrights
Credits
74
Contacts
Contact information
80
Seamlessness
as an agent of
liberty
The creative landscape has changed as design
increasingly becomes a fusion of ideas, material,
technology and the environment. Aesthetics and
functionality harmonise with a powerful awareness
of the body and how it interacts with this brave
new world. Smooth transitions fl ow between art,
architecture and design and each medium must be
able to adapt, progress and evolve with time.
5
INTRODUCTIONARChITECTS and DESIGNERS are the key to a seamless link
between nature, technology and aesthetics, for both interiors
and exteriors. Long-lasting, hygienic, durable and elegant, the
three-dimensional formability of DuPont™ Corian® has been
freeing innovative artistic minds for over 40 years.
The thrilling possibilities offered by this evolution also bring
challenges. The freedoms offered by 3D CAD, Web 2.0 and other
new solutions come hand-in-hand with new demands upon
materials and production techniques.
Nourishing the senses
Majestic elegance
In its K2 kitche