Some materials reveal their history on the surface itself. Others gain meaning through their ability to remain, resist, and withstand use for many years.
Wood, steel, fabrics, glass and different finishes carry characteristics that interfere with the way we perceive an environment. Texture, shine, veining and resistance help build a relationship that continues after the project is complete.
Choosing a material also means thinking about how it will pass through time.
Time can appear in the texture
In the natural wood veneer, the patterns, tones, knots and small variations preserve signs of their origin. Each veneer carries its own characteristics, making the surface part of the furniture’s identity.
This relationship with the material can also arise in other ways. In Versa, the panels allow for different finishes, including wood, leather, fabric, and glass, expanding the possibilities for composition and contact with distinct textures.
The Amazonas panel adds another layer by bringing a texture inspired by linen. The surface now participates in the reading of the environment through sight and touch.
Over time, these characteristics cease to be perceived solely as finishing touches and become part of the familiarity built up with the space.
Permanência also tells a story
While some materials reveal time through texture and uniqueness, others establish that relationship through resistance.
The INO Line uses 304 stainless steel in doors and frames, combining durability, resistance and ease of maintenance in a solution prepared to meet everyday use.
Steel brings a different presence than wood or fabric. Its surface communicates precision and permanence, establishing a different relationship with time over the years.
Versa and INO approaches the subject through different paths. One broadens the possibilities of texture and composition; the other works with a material recognized for its resistance and ability to remain. These are different ways of thinking about the relationship between matter, use, and the passage of time.
What remains also builds memory
After a while, the materials cease to be perceived solely in terms of novelty. They become part of the gestures, objects, changes, and memories associated with the space.
At Evviva, the diversity of materials and finishes allows each project to find its own relationship with time. Some choices emphasize the uniqueness of the material. Others prioritize permanence and performance.
Over the years, these surfaces continue to be present, accompanying changes and acquiring new meanings within the home.
Visit the Evviva website to discover the possibilities of materials, finishes and solutions for every project.
