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Materials Focus 2014-15

Materials Focus 2014-15

Materials Focus 2014-15 collates inventive projects and pioneering developments for materials, applications and finishes, influenced by scientific and technological advancement or appreciation of materials and craftsmanship. Stylus presents four key themes: Super-Light, Honest Materials, Interrupted Surfaces and Ultra-Refined.

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15 Nov 2012
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