www.himacs.com.au www.himacs.co.nz Free your Creativity 03 Introduction HI-MACSⓇ 10 2017/18 Design Trend 20 New Color Proposal 28 HI-MACSⓇ Product 35 HI-MACSⓇ Project Gallary - Facades and Wall Cladding 38 _ 53 - Public Buildings and Offices 54 _ 75 - Hospitality and Gastronomy 76 _ 83 - Shops and Exhibitions 84 _ 91 - Healthcare 92 _ 99 - Living Spaces 100 _ 107 - Kitchen 108 _ 117 - Bath 118 _ 127 - Furniture & Objet 128 _ 133 - Outdoor 134 _ 135 - Education 136 _ 137 - Airport 138 _ 139 - Marine Industry 140 _ 141 - Best of the Last Decade 142 _ 153 154 Australian & New Zealand 156 International Range 160 Reference Projects & Manufacturer Overview HypoVereinsbank-Tower Location: Munich, Germany Design: HENN GmbH Munich, Germany, henn.com HI-MACS® Supplier: Klöpfer Surfaces, Germany Material: HI-MACS® Alpine White Introduction HI-MACS Introduction What is HI-MACS ? An outstanding material. Ⓡ HI-MACSⓇ is a delicate composition of acrylic, minerals and natural pigments that combine to create a smooth, non porous, thermoformable and visually seamless surface. The material meets the highest standards for quality in all aspects: material performance, fabrication, functionality and hygiene. Thanks in large part to this quality and the outstanding flexibility in fabrication and design, HI-MACSⓇ offers countless advantages over conventional materials. And an ongoing inspiration. We have gathered a number of projects here, all of which are capable of inspiring and creating a desire to tread new paths. Free your Creativity 03 Outstanding features abound. A compelling material. HI-MACSⓇ is an intelligent composition of acrylic, natural minerals and pigments that come together to provide a smooth, non porous and visually seamless surface which meets the highest standards for aesthetics, functionality and hygiene. Thanks in large part to its flexibility, HI-MACSⓇ offers countless advantages over conventional materials. Seamless perfection HI-MACSⓇ allows for visually seamless manipulation. extremely hygienic, easy-to-clean and thus ideally suited for Smooth integration enables large areas without visible joints use in hospitals and laboratories. or edges as well as flush mounting of sinks or bowls. Not only The seamless finish also allows for repair and replacement do objects made from this solid surface material appear to be without a visible trace should any part of HI-MACSⓇ works of art cast from a single mould, the material’s seamless installation be damaged at any time. manipulation and non porous nature create surfaces which are Unlimited color spectrum Along with choice of material, color selection is a crucial factor shades. More are being added every year, no matter what when it comes to high-quality design. Elegant White, warm color you choose, HI-MACSⓇ remains 100% homogeneous. Toffee Brown, bold Orange, mystical Cima, trans-lucent pastels or fine shimmer textures. HI-MACSⓇ offers a virtually limitless range of colors in many 04 Introduction HI-MACS Introduction Ⓡ Three- dimensional design HI-MACSⓇ boasts a simple heating process and three logical conclusion: a material that moulds to your ideas and dimensional thermoforming capabilities. This allows for designs – not the other way around. Exactly how it should be. greater forming flexibility compared with other conventional materials so that spectacular ideas can quickly take on a concrete shape. No radius, shape or angle is impossible. The Dramatic translucency Certain colors and thicknesses of HI-MACSⓇ exhibit a special interest and create a completely new sense of space. The translucency when exposed to light. Various textures and translucent properties of this solid surface material make it patterns can be built into the material to intensify the HI- the perfect choice for lamps and illumi nated furnishings. MACSⓇ translucency effect. Depending on the light source, pattern and design, spectacular cut-out effects can add visual Simple processing Although HI-MACSⓇ is almost as robust as stone, it can No wonder most people working with the material have a be worked in the same way as wood. Using conventional background in woodworking and appreciate HI-MACSⓇ as a carpenters’ tools, this solid surface material can be sawn, natural partner for innovative ideas. routed or drilled. It lends itself to the creation of an endless variety of multi-dimensional forms and much, much more. Free your Creativity 05 HI-MACSⓇ inspires in the kitchen. HI-MACSⓇ is ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is 100% water-resistant hardwearing and ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is resistant to almost all commercial household resistant chemicals, and everyday stains such as fruit acid or red wine ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is scratch-resistant and can be repaired in the event of small scratches – without the need to call in a tradesman ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is heat-resistant thanks to new Thermalcure-technology HI-MACSⓇ is ▣ HI-MACSⓇ can be cleaned using a moist cloth and commercial very easy to clean detergent, removing almost all dirt without leaving any residue ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is hygienic and can be assembled without the need for visible joints, preventing germs, bacteria and pathogens accumulating in the first place ▣ HI-MACSⓇ offers a wide range of sinks and individual bowls, which can also be seamlessly integrated with the worktop HI-MACSⓇ ▣ HI-MACSⓇ has a natural matt satin finish, which can be given looks fantastic a high-gloss polished finish on request ▣ HI-MACSⓇ offers a broad selection of attractive shades ▣ elegant solid colours in classic shades and new trend colours, added every year – as well as many natural stone designs ▣ HI-MACSⓇ can be machined just like hardwood or threedimensionally moulded, and also offers the option of creating spectacular lighting effects using rear-milled cut-outs 06 Introduction HI-MACS Introduction Ⓡ Free your Creativity 07 Everything leads to the use of HI-MACSⓇ in the bathroom. HI-MACSⓇ is easy to ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is 100% water-resistant use and permanent ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is resistant to almost all commercially available household chemicals ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is scratch-resistant and can be repaired in the event of small scratches – without the need to call in a tradesman HI-MACSⓇ is ▣ HI-MACSⓇ can be cleaned using a moist cloth and commercial very easy to clean detergent, removing almost all dirt without leaving any residue ▣ HI-MACSⓇ is hygienic and can be machined without the need for visible joints, preventing the build-up of germs, bacteria and pathogens ▣ HI-MACSⓇ offers a wide range of round, angled or oval washbasins, which can also be ultra-hygienically and seamlessly integrated or installed as fashionable top-mounted bowls HI-MACSⓇ ▣ HI-MACSⓇ has a matt satin finish with an extremely pleasant feel: looks amazing as if designed specifically for bathrooms – which can be given a high-gloss polished finish, on request ▣ HI-MACSⓇ offers a generous selection of attractive shades: countless elegant shades of white and more solid colours in classic shades and new trend colours, added every year ▣ HI-MACSⓇ can be three-dimensionally moulded, offering the option of creating spectacular lighting effects using rear-milled cut-outs 08 Introduction HI-MACS Introduction Ⓡ Free your Creativity 09 EUNOIA, States of Mind In 2016 technology was a prominent issue, particularly in terms of AI, leading the year to be known as the “first year of the commercialization of AI.” Concerning the future that the fourth industrial revolution (led by artificial intelligence) will bring, it is true that people are more nervous than hopeful. Keep in mind, though, that the broader the scope of conflict, the greater people’s desire to resolve that conflict. People now know that escaping from reality is not the best answer, having realized that they must invest effort in the construction of a desirable future. For 2017/18, LG Hausys has chosen four “States of Mind” to reflect the directions in which peoples’ thoughts and minds are headed as well as realistic alternatives. The influence of these trends on design and spaces is explored in greater detail through interviews with worldclass influencers and examples of designs. 10 2017/18 Design Trend Trend 2017/18 Design Theme A This space, which evokes laughter with its delightful PLAY composition, is a “playground” in the truest sense of the word, as it enables one to forget about the joylessness of reality. Theme B Dark-colored objects and the colors of objects in nature (trees, WILD soil, terracotta, etc.) transform a wild forest into reality. Theme C A space emptied of all objects radiates a certain “beauty of the LESS margin.” Minimalist designs completed by softly flowing curves imbue seemingly cold spaces with a warm emotionality. Theme D The main concept of the archive theme is an eclectic space ARCHIVE created through the amalgam of diverse factors (vintage, modern, northern European, etc.) rather than a rote reproduction of the classical. Free your Creativity 11 Theme A PLAY 12 2017/18 Design Trend Trend 2017/18 Design In 2016 technology was a prominent issue, particularly in terms of AI, leading the year to be known as the “first year of the commercialization of AI.” Concerning the future that the fourth industrial revolution (led by artificial intelligence) will bring, it is true that people are more nervous than hopeful. Keep in mind, though, that the broader the scope of conflict, the greater people’s desire to resolve that conflict. People now know that escaping from reality is not the best answer, having realized that they must invest effort in the construction of a desirable future. For 2017/18, LG Hausys has chosen four “States of Mind” to reflect the directions in which peoples’ thoughts and minds are headed as well as realistic alternatives. The influence of these trends on design and spaces is explored in greater detail through interviews with worldclass influencers and examples of designs.