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Innovations in processing and finishing have created specialized finished surfaces — many offering unparalleled durability and unique features including anti-fingerprint, impact resistance, or antimicrobial properties. These features can enhance the functionality of the space by making it more user-friendly and hygienic. And advances in digital scanning and printing allow for customization in colors, patterns and even textures on these surfaces. The advancement of composite panels has enabled architects to push the boundaries of commercial design. Lightweight yet sturdy, these panels offer enhanced insulation properties and have been pivotal in the construction of energy-efficient buildings. And digital printing now allows for such large-format products, entire building facades can now be customized with a pattern — while maintaining durability. “Imagine building facades that are not merely appealing but also weather-resistant, public spaces that maintain their beauty for years or interior walls with striking colors and finishes,” says Andrea Brotini, CROMATICA sales director with the Marcegaglia Group of Italy. “All this is reality, now.” The COVID-19 Pandemic also affected the way we work, and workspaces have had to keep pace — many adopting the latest in surface innovations for the same reasons retail spaces are embracing them. From surfaces that offer antimicrobial finishes to touchless technologies and adaptable furniture designs, these trends are becoming more the norm.
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