Transparent dichroic film. The reflected colours depend on the viewing angle. It is constructed from multiple layers of incredibly thin, vacuum deposition coating. Based on transparent polyester (PET) film, each layer reflects some of the light, causing light interference, which results in iridescent, shifting colour.
Dichroic film produces a myriad of reflected colours depending on the viewing angle. It is constructed from multiple layers of incredibly thin, vacuum deposition coating. This example is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film with a black underside.
Polished, chemically coloured and selectively etched stainless steel sheet, used in architectural cladding, interiors, signage, catering, luggage and furniture. Chemical colouring produces intense colours (interference) on the surface of stainless steel by enhancing the naturally occurring layer of chromium oxide.
Embossed, chemically coloured and selectively etched (pattern) stainless steel sheet, used in architectural cladding, interiors, signage, catering, luggage and furniture. Chemical colouring produces intense colours (interference) on the surface of stainless steel by enhancing the naturally occurring layer of chromium oxide.
Chemically coloured stainless steel, used on building facades and signage. The result of an electrochemical process, the colour is structural and so can flip depending on the thickness and angle of view. It is resistant to corrosion, enhancing the natural durability of stainless steel, and the range of colours includes red, green, blue, gold, bronze and black.
Lightfalls by Todd Bracher Studio for 3M. A moulded acrylic light reflector covers a single LED bulb. To create the coloured effects, 3M dichroic film (vacuum deposition coated polyester film) is placed over the light source. Image Todd Bracher Studio.
Aznu phone packaging manufactured from black card, duplexed with holographic paper and finished with a black deboss logo, manufactured by Progress Packaging. Image Progress Packaging.
Copenhagen International School, by C. F. Møller, completed 2017, features a facade of over 12,000 SolarLab solar panels (covering over 6,000 sqm). The satin finish tempered glass cladding is vacuum deposition coated with silicon nitride (SiN) to provide an anti-reflective surface, interesting colour and conceal the electronics behind, without affecting their efficiency. A range of metallic and ceramic colours is possible with vacuum deposition - each with different optical and functional properties.
Copenhagen International School, by C. F. Møller, completed 2017, features a facade of over 12,000 SolarLab solar panels (covering over 6,000 sqm). The satin finish tempered glass cladding is vacuum deposition coated with silicon nitride (SiN) to provide an anti-reflective surface, interesting colour and conceal the electronics behind, without affecting their efficiency. A range of metallic and ceramic colours is possible with vacuum deposition - each with different optical and functional properties.
Stellar Nebula light, designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) for Artemide, features a handblown crystal glass diffuser, with a PVD (physical vapour deposition) coating to create interference colour
Radiant Matter BioSequins made with cellulose provide an alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester. The iridescent effect is created on the surface by manipulating the cellulose, removing the need for pigments, dyes or coatings. Image Radiant Matter.
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