Product Overview

"Pile ou Face" is a design collection by Jean Christophe Bollache, produced by Marcal in 2011. The collection features products made primarily from aluminum and glass, with an optional PMMA (acrylic) component. The design emphasizes a combination of natural anodized micro-sand blasted aluminum and mirror-polished aluminum finishes.

Materials and Finishes

• Aluminum Types: Two main finishes are used:
• Natural anodized micro-sand blasted aluminum (microbillé anodisé naturel)
• Mirror polished aluminum (poli miroir)
• Glass: Referred to in multiple languages (glass, vidrio, vidro, vetro, Glas, ガラス)
• Optional Material: PMMA (acrylic) is mentioned as an alternative or additional material.

Product Dimensions and Models

The collection includes various models identified by codes such as pil 101 V, pil 101 P, pil 102 V, etc. Each model has specific dimensions provided in both millimeters and inches. The dimensions cover width (w), height (h), and depth (d), with thickness consistently at 11mm (0.43 inches) for most flat models.

• Examples of dimensions:
• pil 101 V / P: 70 x 70 x 11 mm (2.76 x 2.76 x 0.43 inches)
• pil 102 V / P: 140 x 70 x 11 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.43 inches)
• pil 202 V / P: 90 x 210 x 11 mm (3.54 x 8.27 x 0.43 inches)
• pil 204 V / P: 210 x 210 x 11 mm (8.27 x 8.27 x 0.43 inches)
• pil 206 V / P: 420 x 210 x 11 mm (16.54 x 8.27 x 0.43 inches)
• pil 904 P: 210 x 1155 x 270 mm (8.27 x 45.47 x 10.63 inches) - notably larger and deeper

Models are differentiated by suffixes "V" and "P," likely indicating the finish type (V for micro-sand blasted, P for polished).

Additional Product Variants

Other product lines under the "face" designation also follow similar dimension patterns and naming conventions, such as face 101, face 102, face 202, etc., with consistent thickness and size variations.

Key Specifications and Parameters

• Material thickness: 11 mm (0.43 inches) for most flat panels
• Materials: Aluminum (two finishes), glass, optional PMMA
• Dimensions vary widely to accommodate different design needs, from small squares (70x70 mm) to large panels (210x1155 mm)

Design and Branding

The design is credited to Jean Christophe Bollache, emphasizing a minimalist and refined aesthetic through the use of anodized and polished aluminum combined with glass. The product names and codes suggest modularity and a range of sizes for various applications.

Summary

This document provides detailed product specifications for the "Pile ou Face" design collection, focusing on materials, finishes, and precise dimensions. It serves as a technical reference for manufacturing, selection, and installation of these design elements, highlighting the dual aluminum finishes and the integration of glass or acrylic components.