Case Study
Dekton plays its part in a stand with sustainability as a banner
Karie Soehardi
Placering
South Wharf (Australia)
Materiale
DEKTON
Anvendelse
Coffee table, display cabinets
Afsluttet
2023
Arkitektur/Design
Karie Soehardi
Farve
LAGUNA(ラグナ)
Tykkelse
12 mm
Fotos
Denilson Machado
Karie Soehardi is an authoritative and recognised voice in Australia when it comes to sustainability and how design can influence the way we live. She was therefore responsible for the Green Design Hub stand at a specialised trade fair in Australia, with the clear aim of raising awareness of the field among young designers and enthusiasts.
Every element in the original space designed by Soehardi followed a guideline: they were all created in an environmentally responsible way. “The boxes used to support Dekton are made from a material called Oriented Strand Board (OSB), which consists of compressed flakes of wood chips mixed with adhesives. This is an excellent way to recycle wood offcuts and turn them into new materials,” she explains.
Features that make Dekton an environmentally friendly material
On top of these original eco-friendly boxes, boards or worktops had to be placed to display the various products selected. The stone chosen had to live up to expectations. “The Dekton range was of great interest because of its low silica content and recycling routes in Europe, as well as the possibility of new life cycles in Australia,” she remarks.
In choosing Dekton, the environmental activist, who has a particular interest in the world of design, said: “I appreciated that the manufacturer documented the importance of health and safety in the workplace, as well as the fact that only 2% is wasted in its production. This material could be recycled thanks to the manufacturer’s contacts.”
An ultra-compact stone chosen not only for its beauty
The strength and hardness of this ultra-compact stone are not at odds with its aesthetics. Dekton Laguna takes its inspiration from the white sands and mesmerising sunlight reflected in the breaking waves of the Californian coast. To represent this inspiration, these subtle and delicate veins appear on an ivory white background. However, as mentioned above, there is another feature that strengthens its market position: its commitment to sustainability.
The strength and hardness of this ultra-compact stone are not at odds with its aesthetics. Dekton Laguna takes its inspiration from the white sands and mesmerising sunlight reflected in the breaking waves of the Californian coast. To represent this inspiration, these subtle and delicate veins appear on an ivory white background. However, as mentioned above, there is another feature that strengthens its market position: its commitment to sustainability.