DuPont - Corian Specialists

DuPont are the leading manufacturers and designers for a solid surface offering superior design possibilities and excellent long-term performance, known as Corian. It is composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate. It is not a thermosetting plastic, but can be thermoformed by heating it to 300°F (149°C), allowing unique shapes to be created.

The tiling system above is called the Voronoi. These dramatic wall-mounted textures and aesthetically satisfying three-dimensional design patterns are based on the visually complex genius of some of history’s most famous mathematical concepts – all thanks to an award-winning collaboration between DuPont’s Corrado Tibaldi, and external consultants Alessio Erioli and Andrea Graziano.

But what mathematical concepts are there that could possibly create a wall mounted texture you may ask? The Fibonacci wall mounted panel is devised around the famous Finonacci spiral(hence it's name) and Phyllotaxis pattern using two sets of spirals revolving in opposite directions.

DuPont have also used the material in retail spaces like the in the Jacob & Co. store in New York (A luxury jewel and watch specialist). Corian combines versatility with practicality. Because it is formable, it can be thermoformed to fit tight areas or create dramatic impressions. Because it is solid all the way through, it can be inlaid or carved to showcase store logos. Because it is translucent, it can be backlit to add visual impact.

DuPont are also known for manipulating their innovative material into functional products like this fruit bowl shown above and this cutting edge chopping aboard shown below.

For all the film fanatics out there, some of you may wonder how Tron's sets were created in order to maintain that futuristic effect and became so successful. And it was in fact, DuPont, that worked in collaboration with the designers and organizers to create a must see exhibition at the 2011 Milan week of design (the most important venue for design companies and professionals from around the world). Tron's DVD and Blu-Ray versions will be showcased within the exhibition and movie-inspired design show.

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