Corian, by DuPont, offers the kind of versatility that lends itself perfectly to enhancing the unique Missoni (an Italian fashion house based in Varese) sense of style. The boldly striped solid surfaces of Corian are used to create a vision of elegance and liveliness to the absolutely plain white background. The special qualities of this material lend it to applications that only imagination limits. For example the shower cabin on picture 3 shows how a tiny patterned space can turn into focal point and break the monotonous plain walls. The relevant bright and flexible material expresses an ethos of modern living that is energetically partnered. Simple, rational designs for living show off the stunning colour combinations and distinctive flair of Corian.

Described as a ‘fun playground for shoppers’, the Villa Moda store offers a mix of luxury brands that were unavailable to the local public. Upon entering the store, customers enter a long and narrow corridor that opens into a high-ceilinged space  that has giant patterns in black and white on custom carpeting and overcalled wallpaper. These products were custom-made by local and international craftsmen. In addition, the designer included Bisazza mosaics and custom-made carpets from Germany. By keeping the colour scheme black and white, the creator has had the opportunity to mix more shapes (patterns) in different scales without overcrowding effect. Another benefit from the achromatic colour scheme is the strong contrast that helps avoiding the fusion of overlapping patterns. Actually the smaller scale patterns look more like a texture laid onto patterned background. Marcel Wanders combined local motifs and traditions with his joyful aesthetic to develop an environment that has an ‘Alice-in-Wanders-land’ appeal.