Material development / Architecture / Design / Art

Material is
possibility.

Matterlab manufactures materials and surfaces that give form to ambitious ideas.

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Geometric façade of FNB Headquarters in Beirut with projecting fins
FNB Headquarters — Beirut, LebanonMaterial: ConCast UHPC
Architecture: Raed Abillama ArchitectsPhotography: Diana Mehrez

About

Matterlab develops and manufactures innovative composite materials for facade envelopes, product design, interior spaces, and artwork. Working with high performance cements, minerals, metals, polymers, resins and bio-based components, we turn ideas into tangible forms.

We collaborate with architects, designers, artists, and other curious minds who share our drive to explore what materials can become.

More about us

Our work connects material research, formulation, prototyping, and fabrication. We explore composition, texture, and form through samples and experiments shaped around each project's needs.

Composite material samples and raw mineral powders arranged on a dark surface

Applications

01 — 05
01

Façade
envelope

Architectural elements that bring depth, texture, and technical advantages to the building envelope.

01 / A

Classical Architecture

Classical stone arch and columns framing two tall windows
01 / B

Cladding

Warm brick cladding on a contemporary building façade
01 / C

Formparts

Geometric façade with projecting architectural formparts
02

Interior
surfaces

Material Casts for walls, forms, and spaces shaped by touch, light, and use.

02 / A

FlatCast

Flat composite material samples in a range of colors and textured finishes
02 / B

FormCast

Sculptural spheres in varied mineral and metallic finishes installed across an interior wall
03

Landscaping

Material elements for outdoor spaces, from sculptural forms to surfaces shaped for their setting.

03 / A

Traditional

Classical carved stone planter with greenery in a garden
03 / B

Contemporary

White architectural concrete bench with repeating arches in a workshop
04

Product
design

From material concepts to considered furniture and objects, developed with a close understanding of process and form.

04 / A

Furniture

Pair of dark sculptural tables designed by Studio Manda
Designed by Studio Manda
04 / B

Objects

Decorative bowl with an expressive dark pattern designed by Opus Magnum Studio
Designed by Opus Magnum Studio
05

Artwork

Original works that explore the expressive qualities of materials through form, texture, story and experimentation.

05 / A

Installations

Tree growing from an elevated sculptural platform in a covered public space
Installation by Khalil Joreige and Joana Hadjithomas
05 / B

Art pieces

Blow Up, a sculptural artwork with a transparent curved form and mineral elements
Blow Up by Khalil Joreige and Joana Hadjithomas

Materials

Material families
  1. 01

    ConCast®

    ConCast samples in different colors, shapes, and surface textures
  2. 02

    MineralCast®

    MineralCast samples in pale mineral tones and varied surface textures
  3. 03

    EarthCast®

    EarthCast circular material samples in varied earthy tones and textures
  4. 04

    Metallium®

    Metallium samples with varied metallic finishes and textures
  5. 05

    MicroCast®

    MicroCast samples in varied shapes, colors, and textures
  6. 06

    HyperCast®

    HyperCast samples with colorful translucent and textured finishes
  7. 07

    MarbleCast®

    MarbleCast sample cubes in varied mineral colors and textures
  8. 08

    MineralSkin®

    MineralSkin surface samples in pale mineral finishes and varied textures
  9. 09

    TerraFuse®

    TerraFuse composite surface samples with colorful aggregate fragments
  10. 10

    RezCast®

    RezCast translucent resin samples in warm amber and red tones
  11. 11

    LumiCast®

    LumiCast illuminated curved surface with a dark floral motif
  12. 12

    GFRC

    Classical architectural colonnade and curved GFRC elements
  13. 13

    GFRG

    Curved GFRG ceiling and interior architectural forms in a shopping center
  14. 14

    GFRP

    Architectural façade with Egyptian-inspired reliefs and sculptural elements
  15. 15

    UHPC

    Close view of a dark fluted UHPC surface
An array of cast material samples in varied colors, forms, and textures
Our approach

From the first sample to the final surface.

We work across material research, development, and design to turn an idea into something tangible. Backed by over 65 years of innovative chemistry Matterlab is the innovation platform of Edco Industries.

Jobs

Work where materials, experimentation, and design meet.

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