All articles by kay Hill
kay Hill
River of dreams
The clever use of lush materials by El Equipo Creativo have helped to transport travellers from Amsterdam to the Amazon, in two new leisure venues inside a contemporary towerblock hotel
Surfaces for Purposes
Materials can play many practical and emotional roles beyond just their aesthetic value. Here, half a dozen projects have been selected where surfaces have been carefully chosen to play a vital part
Something new under the sun
As the creative outpouring of new materials and new uses shows no signs of slowing, we look at some of the latest creations to join the design palette, utlising the likes of lobster shells and human hair
Surfaces Focus: Let’s stick together
The wonders of collage, the latest creations to join the design palette, and several projects are all featured. Artist Kristjana Williams – who suspects her upbringing in Reykjavik led her to revel so enthusiastically in nature – talks about the wonders of collage, the joy of creativity and the secrets of the Vatican Library
Flooring Focus: Projects: Goodbye grey carpet tiles
Wanting varied and interesting office flooring is part of a post-Covid drive towards a friendlier and more comfortable working environment. We cover three projects that meet the brief.
Surfaces: Focus – Delicious details
We seek out some gloriously exuberant materials and finishes, finding the divine rather than the devil in the details.
Surfaces: Focus – Rich roast
Far from being one of the world’s favourite drinks, coffee can also be used to make surfaces in increasingly creative ways.
Surfaces: Focus – Grow your own
Could fungus provide the construction industry with a new supply of eco-friendly natural materials? FX takes a look.
Surfaces: Focus – Profile: Emmanuelle Moureaux
For architect and artist Emmanuelle Moureaux, colour is life and emotion itself, and influences her approach to art and design.