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2016 Catalog

2016 Catalog

Product catalog summary

Introduction
3form® is a prominent manufacturer of resin materials and architectural solutions, recognized for its innovative and eco-friendly design practices. Based in Salt Lake City, the company is committed to sustainable design through its 'Full Circle' philosophy, which supports artisan communities and promotes social responsibility.

Sustainable Design
3form's 'Path to Zero' sustainability initiatives focus on minimizing environmental impact through recycling, waste reduction, carbon neutrality, and material transparency. The company provides Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) to ensure transparency and customer assurance.

Project Gallery
The catalog showcases various projects using 3form materials, demonstrating their versatility and aesthetic appeal. Notable projects include installations at the Mid-America Science Museum, New York City Police Academy, and Colorado State University.

Materials
3form offers a diverse range of materials, including:

Varia: A translucent, formable material with 40% pre-consumer recycled content, suitable for walls, ceilings, and partitions.
Chroma: A luminous material made from 38% recycled content, ideal for transaction desks and countertops.
Glass: Laminated architectural glass with exceptional optical clarity, used for partitions and wall features.
Struttura: A lightweight, translucent solution with 24% recycled material, perfect for sliding doors and partitions.
Koda XT: A durable exterior material with high impact strength, used for canopies and signage.
Stone: A translucent material mimicking authentic stone, used for lit transactions and wall features.
100 Percent: Made from 100% post-consumer HDPE recycled content, suitable for sustainable tabletops and countertops.

Patterns and Colors
The catalog features a wide array of patterns and colors, including organics, metallics, and tailored designs. These patterns are available in various materials, offering designers a broad range of creative possibilities.

Solutions and Capabilities
3form provides ready-to-go solutions and custom capabilities, including light design, hardware, and fabrication, to meet diverse architectural and design needs.

Overview
The document provides a comprehensive guide to 3form's design solutions, focusing on patterns, colors, materials, and customization options for architectural applications. It highlights the versatility and adaptability of 3form products in creating unique and personalized design elements.

Patterns and Scales
The document introduces various patterns such as Doodle Bounce, Loop Tiki Sticks, and Crossed Branch Flaxen. Users can choose from four scales to adjust their design, allowing for customization in both pattern and color. The 'YouCreate' tool is mentioned as an online platform for experimenting with these elements.

Color Portfolio
3form offers a vast color portfolio with 250 colors available in different systems like Pantone, RGB/Hex, and CMYK. These colors can be applied across various materials such as Varia, Chroma, Struttura, Glass, and Koda XT. The document lists numerous color options, indicating their availability for exterior applications.

Whites, Diffusions, Effects, & Finishes
A range of whites and diffusions is available, designed for different levels of opacity and light diffusion. Effects like Reflect and Black Out are offered to create unique looks. Various finishes such as Supermatte, Patina, and Velvet enhance the appearance and performance of materials.

Solutions
The document outlines several design solutions, including sliding doors, partitions, and wall-to-ceiling features. Modular systems like Edge and Shapes provide flexibility in design, while BoxWall and CladWall offer structural solutions. The Wave Wall, Ripple Wall, and Wovin Wall collections are highlighted for their adaptability and design variety.

Capabilities
3form's capabilities include light design, hardware systems, and fabrication services. The document emphasizes the importance of lighting in enhancing material aesthetics and details various hardware solutions for mounting and partitioning. Fabrication services cover engineering, CNC cutting, and custom solutions.

Conclusion
The document serves as a detailed resource for architects and designers, showcasing 3form's extensive offerings in patterns, colors, and materials. It emphasizes customization and adaptability, providing tools and solutions to create distinctive and functional design elements.

Catalog excerpts

Introduction Full Circle Sustainable Design Project Gallery Materials Varia Chroma Glass Struttura Koda XT Stone 100 Percent Profile Parametre GECKO Color Portfolio Whites, Diffusions, Effects, & Finishes Solutions Ready to Go Edge Shapes Ditto BoxWall CladWall Wovin Wall Wave Wall Ripple Wall 102 Capabilities Light Design Hardware Fabrication 110

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Introduction 3form® is a leading manufacturer of resin materials and architectural solutions for the design industry, with a long history of awardwinning innovation. Based in Salt Lake City, 3form practices socially and environmentally responsible design.

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Full Circle We have stewardship for our earth and a social responsibility for the people living on it. Full Circle is more than a product line, it’s our philosophy. Investing in artisan communities where our interlayers are created is one way we’re working towards a better world. Tribe Artisans of Ndem, Senegal hand dye, starch, cut, and sew the organic cotton into vibrant fabric chains that create the rhythm of color for Tribe.

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Sustainable Design Our sustainability initiatives are collectively known as Path to Zero and include several directives designed to minimize our environmental footprint. Our focus includes aggressive recycling, reduced waste, carbon neutrality, and material transparency. Material Transparency With a growing focus on healthy buildings, we have been investing in creating Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Health Product Declarations (HPDs), to offer an exceptional level of transparency and assurance to our customers. Reduced Waste Furthering 3form’s successful zero-waste-to-landfill...

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Project Gallery Seeing what our clients do with our materials is what gets us up in the morning. The following pages are a small sample of some of the unique ways 3form® has been used around the world. Find inspiration for your next project here or visit our online gallery to see more stunning installations.

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New York City Police Academy Elaborate angles in elegant textured Varia is a stunning addition to this auditorium’s ceiling. Solution: Varia Fractal + Vapor, 3form� Fabrication Location: Flushing, NY Design: Perkins + Will Photography: Eric Laignel Mid-America Science Museum A modern tree house of backlit Koda XT invites visitors to this outdoor museum exhibit. Solution: Koda XT Ghost Location: Hot Springs, AR Design: Wittenberg, Delony & Davidson, Inc. Architects Photography: Dero Sanford

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Withrow & Terranova PLLC A modern reception desk with a vibrant Chroma accent welcomes visitors to this law office. Solution: Chroma Moss + White Out, 3form� Fabrication Location: Cary, NC Design: Cline Design Associates Photography: Jason Martin INSURICA Insurance Management Network A bold accent wall of colored Chroma lightboxes illuminates the brand colors in this corporate boardroom. Solution: Chroma (various colors), 3form Point Support Hardware, 3form Fabrication, and Lighting Location: Oklahoma City, OK Design: VanStavern Design Group, Inc. Photography: Joseph Mills 17

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Colorado State University Durrell Center Luminescent Varia in autumn colors invite students to this college eatery. Vemma Dimensional Profile tiles with a striking band of undulating color brighten this nutrition company's break room. Solution: Varia (various colors) Location: Fort Collins, CO Design: Ricca Newmark Design Photography: Paúl Rivera Solution: Profile Verve Crystal White, Chroma Mai Tai + Reflect Location: Tempe, AZ Design: Ware Malcomb Photography: Raul J Garcia Photography

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Gloria Molina Empowerment Center Cheerful colors of Glass create an upbeat transition in this community center hallway. British Petroleum A contemporary white Chroma reception desk welcomes visitors to this elegant corporate lobby. Solution: Glass (various colors) Location: Walnut Park, CA Design: Birba Group Architecs AIA Photography: Scott Petersen Solution: Chroma White Out, 3form� Fabrication Location: Omaha, NE Design: Carlson West Povondra Architects Photography: Tom Kessler Photography

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SKYWaikiki A backlit wall of intricate patterning in Varia lights up this beachside hotspot. Solution: Varia (various colors), 3form� Fabrication, RGB Lighting Location: Honolulu, HI Design: MGA Architecture Photography: Max C. Kim/Bad Moon Saloon 22 Gallery The Westin Denver International Airport Colorful Chroma shapes bring this abstract map of the world to life inside this Denver airport hotel. Solution: Chroma Aloe, Lemon, and Surf Location: Denver, CO Design: Melanie Walker Photography: Kyler Deutmeyer 23

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Materials 3form® products range from translucent to opaque and from resins to resilient textiles. They answer the demand for adaptable, durable, sustainable, and modern materials in the market today.

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Varia A translucent, formable material made with 40% pre-consumer recycled content. Tailor your look by modifying color, texture, finish, pattern, and more. Varia is a go-to choice for walls, ceilings, partitions, and other design features. Available in 250 colors See Color Portfolio Available in over 200 patterns See Patterns Resin Pattern Resin Color

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Chroma A luminous, durable, and renewable material made from 38% recycled content and available in the full color portfolio with a wide array of finishes. Chroma is best suited for transaction desks, countertops, and wall features. Options Gauges 1/2", 1", 2" Panel Sizes 48"�96", 48"�120" Fire Rating Class C Available in 250 colors See Color Portfolio

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Glass A laminated architectural glass available with many of the same interlayers as Varia. With exceptional optical clarity and rigidity, glass is a beautiful option for partitions, wall features, and windows. Available in 250 colors See Color Portfolio Available in over 200 patterns See Patterns Glass Color / Pattern

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Struttura A structural, lightweight, translucent, solution with 24% recycled material, offered in the full color portfolio. Available in several textural looks, Struttura is a great choice for sliding doors, partitions, and ceiling features. Options Gauges 1/4" (Duo only), 3/8" (Fizz & Float only), 5/8", 3/4" (Pep only) Panel Sizes 48"�96", 48"�120" Available in 250 colors See Color Portfolio Fire Rating Class B Resin Struttura Resin Color

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