Surfaces Archives - Metropolis

A City's Surface Reflects Its Inequities

Akiva Blander,

With the multiplying risks of urban heat and the pandemic, a city's streets and sidewalks tend to highlight vulnerabilities in urban communities.

To Create Truly Clean Interiors, Start with the Surfaces

Fallyn Flaherty-Earp,

How Tedlar® protective film helps interior surfaces stand up to rigorous cleaning.

Noteworthy: Artist Shinique Smith on Skins

Shinique Smith,

Los Angeles–based visual artist discusses the surface as it relates to painting and assemblage.

The Surface May Not Be As It Appears

Kelly Beamon,

Investigations by architects and scientists may cause us to reconsider two familiar surface qualities: opacity and porosity.

From Production to Recycling, Vinyls Become More Sustainable

Andrew Dent,

One of the most widely used plastics in the world, vinyl is made with some concerning ingredients, but safer and greener alternatives are on the horizon.

Mirrors Worth Marveling At

Leilah Stone,

When it comes to mirrors, these four designers aren’t afraid to play up vibrant colors and lustrous materials.

Simplicity and Sophistication

Metropolis Partners,

On-trend woodgrains, metals, and acrylic surfaces from Formica Corporation are the perfect fit for today’s commercial interiors.

Are Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces Really What We Think?

Avinash Rajagopal,

Various metals and chemical agents have long been touted for their antimicrobial properties, but the effectiveness and safety of the materials are far from certain.