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    Polycarbonate: 8 Examples of Translucent Applications in Architectural Interiors

    • Last Update: 2022-08-25
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    Diversifying the materials of an interior space can greatly enhance its depth and visual interest


    In its original form, polycarbonate is completely transparent and transmits light almost as well as glass


    Polycarbonate is made, like most plastics, by distilling hydrocarbon fuels into "fractions," which are then combined with other catalysts to produce plastics through polymerization or polycondensation


    In addition to specifications for color, shape, translucency, and texture, several distinct polycarbonate types exist


    Below, we present eight examples of polycarbonate interior applications, each utilizing polycarbonate's unique material properties in a different way


    CWITM Office/MDDM Studio

    CWITM Office/MDDM Studio

    This 2018 Beijing office, with its white surfaces, soaring skylights, and accents of red, diffuses light throughout the space, even in enclosed spaces


    Bellad&Co.


    Bellad&Co.


    Pet House/HDD

    Pet House/HDD

    Two mothers and sons live in this fun and unusual basement space with 40 cats and 2 dogs


    OP9 Residential/Office 88

    OP9 Residential/Office 88

    Located in Sydney, Australia, this home uses polycarbonate columns in an equally innovative way


    The Blatz/Johnsen Schmaling Architects

    The Blatz/Johnsen Schmaling Architects

    Likewise, The Blatz Hall's entry container contains a long, narrow rectangular space made of backlit sandblasted polycarbonate glass wrapped in wooden slats that emit a soft, textured glow that greets visitors to the apartment


    Modular Box / SPSS Design

    Modular Box / SPSS Design

    When designing this office showroom in Lisbon, SPSS Design chose to use wood and translucent polycarbonate to promote consistent natural lighting


    COOOP3/Domino Architects

    COOOP3/Domino Architects

    In another unique use of the material, Domino Architects recognized that their client, a small creative agency in Tokyo, would require flexibility despite the limited space available


    Deep Sea Coffee / Parallect Design

    Deep Sea Coffee / Parallect Design

    Next, in one of the most striking uses of the material, Parallel Design chose to use a combination of coloured translucent polycarbonate sheets, clear acrylic furniture, white latex painted walls and white epoxy floors to simulate Kunming, China An underwater cafe in the city


    Due to the many advantages of polycarbonate as a thermoplastic, flexible, impact-resistant and lightweight material, its possible applications are also diverse






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