Durat color 810 was chosen as the marquee color for the Juice and Yogurt Bar, Squeeze, in Buffalo, NY. The bright green has proven a perfect substitute for similar colors that have been discontinued in the market. Durat has held fast to its vibrant color pallete and continues to win over design teams looking for a “pop” of color to spruce up a space. Niagara Millwork did the fabrication and install and L2K Associates was the progressive design team responsible for the interior selections. For more information on Durat, email durat@caragreen.com.
If you fell in love with the look of reSawn Charred Timber, you are going to love the new Accoya line. Accoya wood incorporates a technique to improve the performance of wood products, and is the result of decades of research and development of methods to increase the durability and dimensional stability of wood as well as its ability to withstand the elements. Accoya and Shou Sugi Ban techniques result in some of the most stunning timber finishes on the market and are available in a variety of colors and wood grades. For samples or more information, emailresawn@caragreen.com.
In lieu of a vignette this week, we wanted to flip you a picture of this Durat bird. “Kuukkeli”, or “The Siberian Jay” by artist Villu Jaanisoo incorporated scrap pieces of Durat to create a one of a kind environmental…
We love it when our partners add new colors – and Kirei EchoPanel has done just that with 6 new colors – 3 neutrals and 3 vibrant colors -to supplement its already colorful palette of acoustic panels. EchoPanel is perfect for existing spaces that need acoustic treatment to help mitigate noise and boost noise absorption. The sassy Lime Splice and Veridian Green are joined by Sage, Frost, Magenta and Navy to round out the Kirei offering and kick off a summer of creativity for acoustic design. For samples of these new EchoPanel colors or any other questions related to Kirei EchoPanel, email echopanel@caragreen.com.
Durat has achieved certification under the NSF/ANSI 51 Food Equipment Standard, that classifies the vibrant, European designed solid surface as safe for use in commercial food preparation spaces. 56 Durat colors are currently listed as qualified under the standard at the company’s US facility.
Commercial spaces requiring NSF compliance will benefit from having a solid surface option with the flexibility and extensive color palette of Durat. For more information email jessica@duratusa.com.
The next generation of surfacing is finally here. Lapitec sintered stone is stain and scratch resistant, acid and alkali resistant. Unlike granite and Quartz which are mined from stone quarries as large blocks and cut into slabs, Lapitec is formed under high heat using no resins and has a very low silica content compared to stone-based products. Lapitec is available in 3cm, 2cm and 1.2cm thicknesses and 7 different finishes, ranging from high gloss Lux to more textured Fossil and Vesuvio. Lapitec XXL Slabs are 132” x 59” and suitable for outdoor use, flooring and exterior cladding, as well as countertop applications. Unlike other sintered stone, Lapitec is through body color and veining, meaning the color and patterning goes all the way through the slab. Other sintered stone products are printed on top and edging becomes difficult.
CaraGreen is currently accepting applicants who want to join the certified fabricator network. If you are interested in becoming Lapitec certified, please email brenna@caragreen.com. If you are interested in getting Lapitec samples, please email kim@caragreen.com.
We are pleased to add Rachael Blondy to our team as Sales Manager for North and South Carolina. Rachael attended Bucknell University, where she received a BA in Geography with a focus in Economics.
Her prior position was with an environmental company, so she is a great fit for our collection of sustainable, healthy products. She is quickly getting up to speed and will likely be contacting you to set up an appointment soon.
Please reach out to her at rachael@caragreen.com (Rach-a-e-l)
The next new material has finally arrived and it solves nearly all the problems surfacing has experienced over the last century. Lapitec, a sintered stone, is formed from minerals compressed under high heat into 1, 2 or 3cm slabs. Unrivaled by any existing material on the market, Lapitec is acid, alkali, heat, frost, abrasion and UV resistant. It is suitable for interiors and exteriors and is available in seven different finishes. Superior to quartz, and a more modern aesthetic than many quartz finishes, Lapitec takes engineered stone to the next level of engineering. Already wildly popular in Europe, Lapitec has officially launched in the US. CaraGreen is proud to be the distributor of this revolutionary new material in the Southeast.
When West Desoto County Schools were looking for an acoustic treatment for their Career Centers, EchoPanel Dune tiles were up to the job. According to Michael Lebel at architecture firm Allen & Hoshall in Memphis, TN, “One primary goal of the building was to expose a lot of the materials, structure, and building systems to use as a teaching tool for the students. This meant we had to come up with something to help reduce noise transmission through the corridor areas since most of the materials were not absorbing much sound. The EchoPanel Dune tile was a great solution. Everyone really enjoys the texture and form of the material versus the flat bland fabric panel. The contractor was very pleased with the ease of installation.” Lebel chose Kirei EchoPanel Dune tiles in color 542 for the installation. He said, “I really enjoy the way it interacts with the light during different times of the day as well as how the dynamic of the material changes with different viewing angles.”
Kirei EchoPanel is available in bright colors and patterns and in a variety of systems for a more economical acoustic solution. More information can be found here or by calling 919.929.3009.
Is this really happening? Election time is upon us, so let’s join the fray with this bipartisan collection of some of our favorite products on both sides of the aisle.
From bottom to top:
reSawn Timber, Shou Sugi Ban, Ao & Aka
Durat, 080 & 450
Kirei, EchoPanel, 258
Merge Design, based in Raleigh, has launched two new colors to its collection. Stitch, a subtle blue concrete with small glass aggregate and Iced Mocha, a cool white hyped up with some recycled brown glass for a refreshing new addition to the Merge collection. For samples of these two new finishes, email meesha@caragreen.com.
