WOOD-SKIN patented technology, one patented process, endless solutions
WOOD-SKIN patented technology lies at the core of our design and production phases, integrating innovation with functionality. This advanced process is built on two main steps: a composite material definition and creation, followed by parametric design and digital production. By employing this method, we can realize a composite-milled panel featuring a textile core in the middle. This approach allows us to create potentially thousands of digital hinges, which opens up an infinite number of possibilities across various fields, ranging from cladding systems to furniture pieces.
Our WOOD-SKIN patented technology represents the best engineered flexible material solutions, enabling the creation of intricate 3D surfaces using geometrical shapes. This not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also offers practical applications in architectural and interior design. The versatility of our technology allows for the production of decorative wall and ceiling solutions that can be tailored to fit the specific needs of any project.
The innovative composite-milled panels, with their textile core and digital hinges, provide unparalleled flexibility and strength. This makes them ideal for creating complex 3D surfaces that can transform spaces with their unique geometrical shapes. Whether used in cladding systems or as standalone furniture pieces, the possibilities are truly endless.
By leveraging WOOD-SKIN patented technology, we can push the boundaries of what is possible in design and architecture. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that every project we undertake meets the highest standards of excellence.
Composite
Our composite material can be realized with an impressive variety of materials, including wood, laminate, metal, stone, and felt, each bringing unique textures and aesthetics to the composite. This versatility allows designers and architects to achieve the exact look and feel they desire for their design projects. The ability to create intricate 3D compositions of shapes enables innovative designs that transform any space, adding depth and dimensions, and making them visually striking and unique. Furthermore, our flexible material enhances functionality through our acoustic panel design capabilities, improving sound quality within a space, ideal for offices, theatres, and auditoriums. Whether aiming for a traditional wooden aesthetic or a modern, minimalist look with metal or stone, WOOD—SKIN offers the flexibility to achieve your design vision. Our bespoke approach ensures every project is unique, with materials selected to enhance overall aesthetic and functional goals. The integration of various materials into a single composite opens up endless possibilities for innovative design. This makes WOOD—SKIN's solutions perfect for achieving a balance of beauty and functionality, including 3D surfaces and acoustic panel designs.
Digital craftsmanship
An integral part of the WOOD-SKIN® patented technology, the software instructs the machines to tessellate the surfaces of the 3D model. The program reproduces the digital design configuration with precise geometries, enabling a 3D composition of shapes without the need for heavy and expensive structures. This allows for a seamless 3D composition using geometrical shapes, ensuring efficiency and precision in every project.
‘When a material, rigid in its nature, becomes flexible, ductile, almost pliable, it is necessarily the fruit of an intuition. WOOD—SKIN® was born this way, from a new attitude toward the act of creating projects, an innovative mixture of different factors: theoretical and practical know-how, technical and creative predisposition, the fusion of digital technology and artisanal skills. In a nutshell, WOOD—SKIN® merges architectonical research and the background of animation that inspired its inventors to give life, movement and new functions to rigid materials.’
WOOD—SKIN team, 2014
Worried about sustainability?
The company produces optimized elements with minimal waste of material since the manufacturing process can be studied and virtually tested.
A simple assembly mechanism allows local workers to install the finished claddings themselves, erasing intermediate substructures.