The renaissance of wide plank larch
Posted: April 7th, 2010 | Author: koan | Filed under: mafi magazine | Tags: Design, interior, Larch, mafi magazine, mafi Products, mafi wide plank floors, natural oiled floors, wide plank floors | 3 Comments »The minimalism is an architecture style which distinguishes itself through its easy use of forms and through the reunciation of decoration elements. Concret lines and geometrical forms of the layout as well as a reduction of the interior decoration to the basic are amin targets of minimalism. But how to get all these minamilstic, grey and concreted architecture into a warm and cosy living atmosphere? mafi delivers the new trend for minimalism…
conifers wide plank floor in a modern way
mafi coniferous wood gives this chilly rooms a very warmly design and a good atmosphere. The extravagant surfaces of the conifer wide plank creates a consistent atmosphere for every area. Especially the lye-treated, white oile larch wide plank is ideal to create feelings with wooden floors in modern and minimalism objects without destroying them. In spite of this modern surface the larch is due to it`s astonishing and beautiful structure very warm and provides a special room feeling.
The reason for this warm and smooth feeling on the floor is the brushing and oiling process. Brushing and oiling the floor is the most natural way of protecting the floor and giving you a warm feeling when walking on it. You will love it.
naturalness
Wood can only fully develop its positive features for human and it’s living space when it is used in the most natural way possible. Besides perfectioning ecological wood processing, mafi`s passion is the creation of trends within the field of natural living. Every piece of wood is treated as a work of art in its natural growth. mafi floors combine the highest demands on quality, naturalness and design. The oiled and brushed surfaces are even increasing the feeling of nature under your feet.
what human need for living
mafi processed basically larches which surfaces are treated solely with oil, consists of absolutely pure, renewable raw materials and is bio-degradable. mafi intentionally disassociates itself from lacquer and wood surface coating so that every floor stays breathable, can regulate the rooms moisture and purify the air. This means that all natural advantages, such as warmth and a pleasant atmoshere are preserved. Soaping the floors will keep all the attributes and will make teh larch more and more resistant against dirt and stains. So the floor will get a patina with every year of living on it. It will change the same like all the dwellers will change over the years. mafi – natural art.
projects
In Greece the mafi larch is already used for over 12 years for modern objects. The mafi conifer wood is particularly in the cold season appreciated because of its natural warmth of the wood. One of the current projects is a 350 SQM private house in the Caribbean and a minimalistic design in the swiss alps where they used the mafi Larch wide plank for creating special athomsphere.
[...] and gets a patina look quicker. We once had a hotel owner who had the entrance area made with our mafi Larch wide plank. The 5m long and 30cm wide boards looked fantastic and welcomed the people in this exclusive hotel. [...]
[...] stories it doesn’t bother anybody not to be changed. We think a Larch is beautiful for modern and also for traditional areas and it always gives good warmth feeling. mafi floors are not only [...]
[...] mafi coniferous wood gives rooms a very warm design and a wonderful atmosphere. The extravagant surfaces of the conifer wide planks create a consistent atmosphere for every area. Especially the natural oiled larch wide plank is ideal to create feelings with wooden floors in modern and minimalism objects without destroying them. To read more about the rainessance of wide plank Larch please click here. [...]