3CM (1.2″) MODERN ISTRIA
3 January 2004
3CM (1.2″) MODERN CONCRETE GREY
5 January 2004
3CM MODERN Concrete Beige
Material balance between light and control
3CM MODERN Concrete Beige reinterprets the language of concrete in a contemporary way, transforming it into a 3 cm sintered stone slab designed for driveable outdoor paving, where design rigor and aesthetic quality must coexist.
The surface develops on a light beige base, enriched by subtle warm nuances with soft pinkish and powdery undertones, which soften the typically industrial character of concrete. The result is a visually balanced material, capable of maintaining a minimal identity without appearing cold or anonymous.
The texture is delicately dynamic, built through micro-variations and a lightly clouded effect that recalls the visual softness of limestone. There is no dominant graphic direction: the surface appears continuous, uniform yet never flat, with a controlled depth that enhances natural light.
The large format 101×101×3 cm (39.8"×39.8"×1.18") allows the creation of wide, clean and coherent surfaces, while the structural thickness ensures resistance and stability even in driveable applications.
Advantages of 3CM MODERN Concrete Beige:
- Concrete reinterpreted in an architectural key: The surface moves beyond the industrial aesthetic of concrete, introducing a warmer and more sophisticated component that expands design possibilities.
- Visual uniformity with controlled depth: Micro-variations and the soft clouded effect enable continuous and harmonious surfaces, avoiding the flat appearance typical of standard concrete finishes.
- Driveable performance and long-term reliability: The 3 cm sintered stone slab is designed for driveable outdoor paving, resisting loads, wear and weather conditions.
Size
101x101x3 cm (40"x40"x1.2")
Solar Reflectance
Index (SRI)
The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) measures a material's ability to reflect solar energy and release absorbed heat, essentially indicating how "cool" a surface will stay in sunlight. It combines solar reflectance (how much sunlight bounces off) and thermal emittance (how well it radiates absorbed heat). Higher SRI values mean a material will stay cooler when exposed to sunlight, making it beneficial for reducing heat buildup in buildings and mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect.
