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[pt] Um retrato em movimento de um dia na Isocor By Sofalca. [en] A moving portrait of a day at Isocor By Sofalca. __ www.isocor.pt

The Domo side table, designed by Toni Grilo for Sofalca’s brand Blackcork perfectly blends nature and innovation. Its unique mix of expanded black cork and organically formed glass highlights both texture and contemporary design. Our cork offers unparalleled versatility, allowing for endless design possibilities and aesthetic diversity. - Photography by Run Lola Studio - Casa das Penhas Douradas

Sofalca joins forces once again with Isola for Dutch Design Week 2024. The "Routes to Roots" exhibition, co-curated by Isola and Ithra, explores the rich design traditions of the MENA region, combining ancestral knowledge with modern techniques to bridge the gap between heritage and innovation. The exhibition setup features plinths made from Sofalca’s Expanded Black Cork, a sustainable material that exemplifies both strength and beauty. These cork plinths form the foundation of the display, reinforcing our commitment to eco-friendly design and highlighting the versatility of this natural material in a plural conversation between tradition and creativity. Visit us at Dutch Design Week, an international event that explores the design of the future and the future of design, and discover how tradition and sustainability come together to drive cultural innovation.

[pt] A preservação dos montados de sobro é fundamental para garantir um futuro sustentável. O compromisso com práticas responsáveis é essencial para a continuidade deste ecossistema. [en] The preservation of cork oak forests is fundamental to guaranteeing a sustainable future. Commitment to responsible practices is essential for the continuity of this ecosystem. __ www.isocor.pt

Sofalca presents its eco-material at the Smart Cities Fair at FIL, Parque das Nações, Lisbon. Expanded Black Cork, a highly sustainable material, defines the spaces of the Auditorium, Village Lounge, and City Hub. This 100% natural acoustic solution reflects a perfect balance between nature and technology. Every block of cork, processed at 400ºC, tells a powerful story of resilience, sustainability, and deep-rooted connections to the earth and family heritage, symbolizing a proud past and a vision for a greener, smarter future. Sofalca is deeply committed to promoting social, cultural, and environmental engagement. Join us from the 8th to the 10th of October at the Smart Cities Fair, where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. - 3D Images courtesy by FIL

[pt] Investimos no desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional dos nossos colaboradores na Isocor by Sofalca, proporcionando oportunidades de crescimento contínuo. O Ricardo Farinha está connosco desde de 2010 e é um exemplo desse processo. [en] We at Isocor by Sofalca invest in the personal and professional development of our employees, providing opportunities for continuous growth. Ricardo Farinha, who has been with us since 2010, is an example of this process. __ www.isocor.pt

[pt] Cada pessoa da Isocor by Sofalca contribui com o seu talento e compromisso para produzir aglomerados de cortiça expandida de alta qualidade. É o trabalho em equipa que garante o nosso sucesso. [en] Every person at Isocor by Sofalca contributes their talent and commitment to producing high-quality expanded corkboards. Teamwork guarantees our success. __ www.isocor.pt

[pt] A Isocor by Sofalca adota processos rigorosos de controlo de qualidade em toda a linha de produção. Cada fase é monitorizada para garantir que os nossos aglomerados de cortiça expandida estejam sempre nas melhores condições. [en] Isocor by Sofalca adopts strict quality control processes throughout the production line. Each stage is monitored to ensure our expanded cork agglomerates are always in the best condition. __ www.isocor.pt

♻ Congratulations! Your project has made it onto the Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability longlist. "Livable® Platform designed the interiors of a prison coffee bar and visitor centre in Brussels, Belgium. This project is a new coffee bar and visitor centre in Brussels' new prison village that encourages autonomy. The new prison of Haren incorporates Sep Verboom's coffee bar as part of the Quasi Museum's artistic interventions. The interior design, featuring natural materials like Brussels clay plaster (BC materials), linen curtains (VERILIN) and cork (SOFALCA), contrasts the typical prison environment, fostering warmth and tactility..." The next stage of Dezeen Awards 2024 will see all longlisted projects assessed by our 90 judges to determine the projects that feature on the shortlists, which will be announced in October. A further round of judging by our master jury will determine each winner, the overall project of the year winners, and the Bentley Lighthouse Award winner. Check out the sustainability longlist here: https://lnkd.in/eyjR-BCt #dezeenawards #architecture #interiors #design Special thanks to Volmaakt, Dalcon, Dea Kaker Štrucl, Leto Keunen, Juraj Olejar... https://lnkd.in/eR7Dz4at

Zaha Hadid Architects x GENCORK Zaha Hadid Architects, an internationally renowned architecture and design studio known for pioneering digital processes across various scales and project types, has partnered with GENCORK, the regenerative cork panel brand by Sofalca, which aligns with the same commitment to digital innovation and exploratory ethos. The partnership did result in four generative cork walls, each reflecting computational algorithms, material properties, sustainability, and advanced production techniques, installed on four floors at the Zaha Hadid Architect´s London Offices. Visitors at the London Design Festival 2024 will be able to explore the cork walls through guided tours led by representatives from Zaha Hadid Architects and GENCORK. Zaha Hadid Architects x Gencork Guided Tours London Design Festival 2024 Join us at the Zaha Hadid Architects Gallery to preview newly installed cork walls by Gencork, inspired by different ZHA projects and explore the potential of black cork agglomerate through advanced CNC milling machine systems. Gencork and ZHA will lead the guided tours through the gallery and offices. Location Zaha Hadid Architects Gallery 101 Goswell Road London EC1V 7EZ United Kingdom Tour times Tuesday 17 September at 14:00 - 14:45 Tuesday 17 September at 15:00 - 15:45 Tuesday 17 September at 16:00 - 16:45 Booking is mandatory: link: https://lnkd.in/dpZXHpuq... _ Image 01 - Courtesy Luke Hayes Imagem 02 - Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects