ISSUES

• Creating a unique, new store experience for a cutting-edge luxury jeweller that showcases the preciousness of the product to its sophisticated clientele
• Choosing a material that can be fabricated to represent the layered rock strata in diamond mines.
• Selecting a material that is functional, yet can accommodate complex design elements, including a 12-foot high, 110-foot long façade, which wraps from the exterior to the interior of the store.

CHALLENGES

• Securing a strong, yet versatile solid surfacing material that can create a textured, stylish environment.
• Creating an interactive den of exploration that allows the customer to “mine” for their merchandise.
• Locating a monolithic wall surface for both indoor and outdoor use that is durable and easy to clean.

SOLUTIONS

• The design flexibility of Corian^® solid surface helped create a uniquely modern environment throughout the entire retail area and exterior façade.
• By digitally carving the Corian^®, using the Computer Numeric Control routing technique, the designer was able to create a horizontally-layered design mimicking natural rock strata found in diamond mines.
• The use of Corian^® allowed for the creation of a single, sleek sheet of wall surface that extends from floor to ceiling, interior to exterior, as well as textured, angular display cases.

BENEFITS

• Corian^® is available in a wide range of colours, including Glacier White, which was described by the project team as “such an intense white that was very important to the store’s design.”
• The versatility of Corian^® represents unlimited design flexibility to create curves, angles, distinct edge treatments and more.
• Because it is a lightweight, high-strength material that is compatible with typical building materials, Corian^® is an excellent solution for exterior cladding applications. It resists salt and pollution. Even graffiti can easily be removed.