Editor's Note
This editor’s note highlights the key facts and market implications behind “Decorative Concrete Panels Signed by Leading Des”, with emphasis on sourcing, product fit, fabrication, logistics, or buyer impact.
Concrete on walls? A trend that's here to stay. The proof: Concrete LCDA is launching a collection of ultra-lightweight concrete wall panels. From textured relief to wood-inspired designs, five interior designers and architects have shaped the project. Concrete is increasingly making its mark in interior decoration: as stone imitation or polished concrete on floors in bedrooms or living areas, micro-concrete in kitchens and bathrooms as a coating for basins, countertops, and showers. Even stair treads can be cast in troweled concrete. This highly trendy material is taking over interiors! It is in this vein that Concrete LCDA wanted to position itself. With its Panbeton collection, the brand is the first to develop a lightweight concrete cladding panel. Homeowners can finally install a concrete wall covering themselves without difficulty. The company wanted to work with designers and interior architects, all lovers of concrete, to develop an ultra-lightweight and original line. Five of them, among the biggest names in the profession, were captivated by this innovative project: Jean-Marie Massaud, Terence Woodgate, Victoria Wilmotte, Ora ïto, and finally Jean Philippe Nuel.
An Abstract Concrete Panel for an Aesthetic Interior
Panbeton Slats by Jean-Marie Massaud.
Jean-Marie Massaud is renowned for his furniture creations and various architectural works like the Condominium Towers in Mexico. Having an affinity for concrete for many years, he created a collection of tables with this material in 2014: the "rock" line, before joining the Panbeton project in 2016.
The designer drew inspiration from abstract art to create this concrete panel.
“Profound and light, the panel allows for articulating interior spaces by providing the counterpoint in an ornamental dialogue,” explains Jean-Marie Massaud.
All in relief, the wall is instantly brought into resonance with elegance for a timeless style. This creation suits both intimate interiors and large, convivial rooms. Asymmetrical, the panels can be used horizontally or vertically and link together without breaking the graphic pattern.
A Traditional Concrete Panel for an Architectural Interior
Panbeton Barbican by Terence Woodgate. Terence Woodgate is known for his various lines of luminaires, each more beautiful than the last. More originally, it was thanks to his son, a sculptor, that he decided to join the Panbeton project. He was inspired by childhood memories to create this piece.
“When I was a teenager, I remember seeing men with pneumatic hammers creating this magnificent texture on the molded concrete of the Barbican Towers,” recounts the designer.
Light reflects on the panel and brings a certain softness to the hardness of the concrete.
A Classic Concrete Panel for an Industrial Interior
Panbeton Factory by Victoria Wilmotte.
Victoria Wilmotte, a French interior architect and daughter of architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, made a name for herself with her very industrial style. To her credit, an all-stone collection: "Stone Performance," collaborations with La Redoute, Bensimon, Legrand, and many other big names…
The concrete panel revisits classics used in industrial architecture. Very geometric with symmetrical undulations, this creation perfectly suits contemporary interiors.
“I took the industrial and often functional style of concrete to make a panel with a volumetric motif in space,” explains Victoria Wilmotte.
A Geometric Concrete Panel for a Graphic Interior
Panbeton Geometry by Ora Ïto. Ora Ïto decided to participate in this project to mix innovation and details. This concrete panel is inspired by the great Italian designer Gio Ponti. The Villa Planchart is executed entirely in geometry. The triangular roof of the house recalls this creation where many triangles mix to form squares and rectangles.
“Depending on the lighting, viewpoint, and positioning, different geometric shapes and compositions are revealed,” says Ora Ïto.
A Wood-Effect Concrete Panel for a Traditional Interior
Panbeton Timber by Jean-Philippe Nuel. Jean-Philippe Nuel, from a family of design enthusiasts, is an interior architect. Of international renown, he is known for his collaborations with luxury hotels like Accor, Club Med, Hilton, Radisson, etc. He drew inspiration from traditional wood to create a concrete panel with astonishing resemblances to spruce.
“I conducted specific research on wood species, board sections, and their implementation to return to the most obvious expression of the association of these two materials,” explains the creator.
Between wood and concrete, a novice might almost confuse them…
Source: Read the original article | Published: July 05, 2016