Design Guild Mark Holder
Silicastone
Name of Designer:
Alasdair Bremner & David Binns
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DGM Number
209
Website
http://www.panaz.com/en/
Date of Award
2018
Email
silicastone@panaz.com
Manufacturers’ Name
Panaz
Description
Silicastone is an eco-architectural material made from 100% recycled post-consumer glass and pre-consumer vitrified ceramic that has marked a paradigm shift in sustainable architectural surfaces. Manufactured in England, Silicastone can be used for interiors and exteriors applications including wall tiles, furniture, table tops or as solid surfaces.
About
Dr Alasdair Bremner conducts research involving applications of waste glass and ceramic composite, often working with other designers and artists to create works not possible with conventional materials. Professor David Binns has a longstanding career split between both the art and design of ceramics and research and teaching.
