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Headquartered in New York with libraries in Bangkok, Cologne, Daegu and Milan, our materials library is an extraordinary resource for inspiration and innovation. 

We are a resource for all disciplines of design development, including:
  • Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Retail Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Fashion, Apparel & Footwear
  • Exhibition Design
  • Textile Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Transportation Design
  • Our libraries feature over 4,500 cutting-edge materials in eight categories, including the largest selection of sustainable materials and the only Cradle to Cradle materials library in the world:

  • Polymers
  • Ceramics
  • Glass
  • Metals
  • Cement-based materials
  • Natural Materials
  • Carbon-based materials
  • Processes
  • Materials are chosen through a strict review process. Between 50 and 60 new materials are independently juried into the library every month.

    Physical material samples are available at our on-site material library. Unlimited access to material information is available in an easily searchable online database. Each material includes images, technical specifications, and information for sourcing material samples.

    To find out more about library access, Contact Us



    When materials are chosen wisely and sourced correctly, the impact on the bottom line can be dramatic.  Our ever-growing library has more than 4,500 materials to fulfill your design needs, inspire your design team, fuel "out of the box" thinking, and provide you with a competitive edge.

    “A sample room for the whole world” – I.D. Magazine
     
    Named an “Eco-Innovator” by the New York Times

    One of House & Garden's “Innovators: 25 Torchbearers lighting the way to new and better design”



    What separates us from the rest?

    • A quick global overview of the latest materials innovations gives you insight into industry trends
    • Our constantly updated research saves you valuable time and helps you to realize your design faster.
    • Easy key-word, product and manufacturer search tools enable you to find the solution to your specific material challenge and helps you to source it.
    • A 360 degree view of the material landscape allows for cross-industry pollinization  
    • On-site browsing brings explorative minds into chance contact with materials that might otherwise have not been investigated
    • Access to a dedicated team of Material Specialists helps you navigate the library, both on-site and on-line
    • Monthly email reports on the 50-60 new and advanced materials added to the library keep you on top of the fast-paced world of materials development
    • Detailed information that is complete enough to satisfy an engineer or materials scientist yet also user-friendly enough to be useful to the architect or designer who is not.

    To find out more about library access, Contact Us

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