MATERIAL SYSTEM
Materials reveal the true soul of each project. We believe in the creative potential of all types of materials, from the most common to the most unusual. We are committed to continuously exploring innovative and creative material applications. This is also our field of research, where, whether walking through vibrant urban contexts or immersing ourselves in wild nature, we investigate ideas, find inspiration, and develop concepts for our current and future projects.
Your feedback and engagement will guide us as we explore new design territories.
Recycled interior design materials are becoming increasingly popular as designers and space owners prioritize sustainability. Common choices include reclaimed wood, recycled plastic and glass, and upcycled metal. These materials not only offer environmental benefits but also bring unique aesthetic qualities, adding character and charm to interior spaces.
At UNFORMALDESIGN, we firmly believe in the value and potential of these materials. They are often more affordable than new ones and hold untapped possibilities for innovative design applications.
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PALLETS
PVC CRATES
OIL BARRELS
GLASS BOTTLES
Originally designed for transport and logistics, pallets are reimagined as a modular architectural system.
Through cutting, stacking, and reconfiguration, this raw material transforms into walls, bars, seating, and textured surfaces with a strong industrial character.
The repetition of wooden elements creates rhythm, depth, and tactile warmth—turning a temporary structure into a durable design language.
Cost-effective, accessible, and highly adaptable, pallets offer endless possibilities for experimental interior applications.
Keywords: Industrial, Modular, Recycled, Textured, Adaptive
Originally designed for storage and distribution, PVC crates are reimagined as a modular architectural system.
Through stacking, interlocking, and selective reinforcement, this industrial component is transformed into bars, seating, partitions, and illuminated surfaces with a bold, graphic presence.
The perforated geometry allows light, color, and shadow to pass through the structure, creating depth and visual rhythm while maintaining a lightweight, flexible construction.
Durable, washable, and widely available, PVC crates offer a cost-efficient and highly adaptable solution for experimental hospitality interiors.
Keywords: Industrial, Modular, Recycled, Lightweight, Graphic, Adaptive
Originally designed for industrial storage and transport, oil barrels are reimagined as a modular architectural system.
Through cutting, stacking, and structural reconfiguration, this raw material is transformed into bars, furniture, wall features, and lighting elements with a bold industrial identity.
The repetition of circular forms introduces rhythm, depth, and visual order—turning a purely utilitarian object into a refined spatial language.
Durable, expressive, and highly adaptable, oil barrels allow raw materiality to coexist with precision and atmosphere, opening new possibilities for experimental interior design.
Keywords: Industrial, Modular, Recycled, Structural, Expressive
Originally used as disposable containers, glass bottles are reimagined as a luminous architectural system. Through collection, sorting, and horizontal reconfiguration, this raw material is transformed into walls, counters, and ceiling elements that shape atmosphere through light.The repetition of bottle bases creates depth, rhythm, and visual density—filtering light and defining space while preserving a sense of secrecy and intimacy. Reclaimed, modular, and adaptable, glass bottles become a permanent material language for underground hospitality environments.
Keywords: Reclaimed, Modular, Luminous, Atmospheric, Architectural
Natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rattan, green walls and natural fibers are popular choices in biophilic interior design for their aesthetic appeal, warmth and sustainability. These materials can be incorporated in many creative ways to create spaces that are both beautiful and environmentally conscious.
At UNFORMALDESIGN we are committed to exploring new applications of these natural materials to create harmonious and restorative spaces. Through patterns and textures we aim to connect the built environment with nature.
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GREEN WALL
RATTAN
BAMBOO
HEMP
Designed for daily interaction, it supports herbs and edible plants—encouraging touch, harvest, and sensory engagement. A biophilic solution where design, wellbeing, and ecology come together.
Keywords: Biophilic · Productive · Modular · Sensory · Sustainable · Living System
Designed for low-tech construction and local production, it is easy to build, repair, and adapt—turning craft into a scalable and resilient design tool.
Keywords: Craft-Driven · Modular · Climatic · Local Production · Lifestyle System · Adaptive Architecture
Modular, demountable, and adaptable, it integrates shelves and display elements within its depth—reducing material use while allowing spaces to evolve over time.
Keywords: Ephemeral · Lightweight · Modular · Urban Craft · Adaptive System · Resource-Efficient Architecture
Light enhances depth and texture, while the material absorbs sound and invites touch—transforming simple fiber into a calm, immersive environment.
Keywords: Gradient · Filtration · Modular · Tactile · Atmospheric · Gravity-Driven System
Industrial interior design often utilize a range of materials that evoke a sense of rawness and functionality. Key materials include exposed brick, concrete, metal and reclaimed wood. Those materials are often left exposed or minimally treated to showcase their natural textures and imperfections, creating a distinctively rugged aesthetic.
At UNFormal Design we believe that those materials, combined with others less used in the interior design industry, such as pvc curtains and pipes, hides unexplored aesthetic that could be explored in extremely creative solutions.
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CORRUGATED METAL
METAL MESH
PVC CURTAIN
PVC PIPES
Keywords: Industrial Modularity · Corrugation Logic · Embedded Illumination · Adaptive Assembly · Urban Material Strategy · Resource-Conscious Architecture
Integrated lighting within the cavity enhances depth, shadow, and atmosphere—turning a simple material into a dynamic architectural surface.
Keywords: Cinematic Moiré · Layered Geometry · Spatial Cavity · Perceptual Motion · Embedded Illumination · Industrial Atmosphere
Integrated lighting enhances diffusion and depth, while the flexible strips respond to air and human interaction—creating a soft, kinetic atmosphere.
Keywords: Layered Membrane · Spatial Transparency · Progressive Reveal · Light Diffusion · Flexible Architecture · Industrial Atmosphere
Integrated lighting within the pipes turns infrastructure into atmosphere—creating a scalable, adaptable system where structure, light, and function merge.
Keywords: Branching Hierarchy · Infrastructure Architecture · Modular Nodes · Integrated Linear Lighting · Radial Spatial Canopy · Industrial Reinterpretation
Crafted interior design materials encompass a wide array of options, including wood, clay, textiles and wall painting. These materials are chosen for their aesthetics, durability and ability to create specific moods and atmospheres within a space. Their use highlights local craftsmanship and helps support small businesses.
At UNFORMALDESIGN we collaborate with local artists, workshops and small producers, using their skills to create unique interiors that bring a sense of local identity and aesthetic to each environment.
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CLAY TILES/BRICKS
TEXTILES
WOOD CARVING
WALL PAINTING
Keywords: Porosity Gradient · Embedded Light · Mass & Void · Passive Filtering · Material Honesty
Keywords: Ceiling Panel Logic · Mesh Module · Density Gradient · Embedded Light · Modular System
Keywords: Vertical Field · Density Gradient · Base-Grazing Light · Material Rhythm · Modular System
Keywords: Narrative Surface · Grazing Light · Material Texture · Atmosphere Generator · Art as System
