A.M.O.S.

DESIGN
MANUAL
USE OF COMPACT MATERIALS
IN BUILDING, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
table
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Missoni
producer: Hasenkopf in cooperation with DuPontTM
and Missoni
(photo archive DuPontTM)
WHERE IN BUILDING,
ARCHITECTURE AND
DESIGN CAN
COMPACT MATERIALS
BE USED?
where there are straight boards glued together to
make various objects in interior - jointless elements
with high use, image and design quality can arise.
where there is an aim to combine materials and
achieve higher functional perfection of some interior
parts.
where there is an aim to achieve extraordinary
perfection and shape unity not only in the objects’
size but also in the freedom in interior shaping when
designing interiors.
where there is an aim to brighten designed objects
completely or only individual parts of them and move
the interior modelling to an absolutely different level.
where there is an aim to combine various colours and
maintain a tight shape simultaneously.
where there is necessary to achieve hygienic and
aseptic environment without and possibility of
settlement and growth of bacteria.
where there are extreme requirements on outer face
from architects and designers.
IN WHAT KIND OF
OBJECTS IT CAN BE
USED?
In commercial objects (multifunctional buildings,
hotels, health care, restaurants, public areas, etc.)
outer and inner facing
all sorts of receptions
bars
washbasins and washbasin surfaces
laboratory a health care rooms
desk surfaces
individual design
rail
In residence objects (flats, villas)
washbasins, showers, baths
kitchen surfaces, sinks, bars
bookcases
tables, furniture
Organicity and unity of shape, new possibilities in
manufacturing, extraordinary freedom – in these words
the work with compact materials, such as CORIAN® or
HI-MACS, STARON, SOLID STONE can be described.
WHAT YOU NEED
TO KNOW ABOUT
CORIAN® MATERIAL
Material and its properties
Corian® is a solid, homogenous and massive material
(weight 1m2/22kg) with evenly distributed colour and
texture in cross-section. This material is exceptionally
resistant and durable. It proves very good mechanical
properties such as hardness, toughness, abrasion
resistance and tenacity. Scratches and nicks can
be simply removed by regrinding and repolishing
without any change or homogeneity of coloured
surface. Corian® cannot be chopped or shattered
and it is not fragile, however, it must be braced to
prevent any sagging. It is frameless only in case
of being glued together into a favourable shape.
Depending on application, steel, stainless steel or
aluminium profiles, humidityproof MDF boards, plywood
or DTD, plasterboard or Perspex boards are used. In
kitchen surfaces, frame construction and partial bracing
is recommended because of heat removal.
Manufacturing
Corian® is produced in form of boards and it is treated
in the same way as hardwood (saw, grind, glue, mill), it
is also possible to bend and shape it into closed circles
and 2D and 3D objects can be created from it. Minimal
shaped radius of material 12,3mm thick is 100mm.
Warning: darker colours and smaller radius can cause
„turning white“.
Patterns
By means of joint technology we can create logos,
mosaics and marquetries with diverse colours without
any obvious joints between the colours. Corian® can be
well combined with wood, glass and metal. With the use
of heat, photos, letterings, etc. can be sublimated into
the Corian® surface.
Transillumination
Bright colour hues in weaker thickness (i.e. 6mm)
can be sufficiently transilluminated, which makes
the impression of subject’s levitation in the space.
Or into the material of thickness 12,3mm we can mill
any ornaments, letterings, logos which will come forth
and shine thanks to this. Moreover, special set of
colours was developed designed particularly for easy
transillumination; these colours, marked ICE, enable
perfect transillumination across the board.
Dilatation
Furthermore, different thermal expansion must be
expected for Corian® and bracing materials and
constructions, i.e. though surface of any size without
joints can be produced, dilatation between Corian® and
construction must be provided.
UV radiation resistance
Corian® is colour fast, resistant to sunshine and other
climatic influences, so it is possible to use it in exterior
as well (frontage facing, banks). Yet long-term influence
of acid rains, extremely strong sunshine, thin layer of
dust or algae can cause a slight fading out of colours on
the surface. These changes however can be prevented if
regular maintenance by workers with special equipment
is done.
Non-porous surface
Thanks to compact and non-porous material without
joints, all liquids remain on the surface, therefore the
board is easily cleaned and ideal hygienic conditions
are ensured. This enables us to use it in laboratories
and hospitals. Also viruses can be cleaned away
and radioactive substances can be decontaminated.
Nevertheless, take special care with strong acids
(concentrated sulphuric acid), ketones (acetone) and
chlorinated solvents (chloroform). These can cause
a change in surface colour. This can be repaired by
regrinding or cutting the damaged part out and gluing
a new part in.
Heat resistance
Corian® withstands long-term temperature up to 180˚C,
short-term temperature up to 360˚C, depending on the
heat source size and thermal variation between the
site of heat and surroundings. For example a cigarette
which can have more degrees is a very small site and
can only cause a very small area turning yellow which
can be easily removed by abrasive detergent and a small
sponge with Scotch Brite layer.
Fire endurance
Material flammability is categorized as B1, which is
very important for application into school buildings,
hospitals, hotels, airport lounges and railway stations.
Corian® is neutral and non-toxic material. Under normal
thermal conditions it does not radiate any gases. When
on fire, it releases carbonic gases and smoke that is
optically bright and does not contain toxins.
Suitable colour hue choice
Hues particularly marked in the DuPont™ company colour
box are not suitable for extremely stressed surfaces,
because these hues contain a large amount of pigment;
hence the attrition and abrasion are far more obvious.
Shaped pieces (sinks and washbasins)
Beside boards, DuPont™ also produces casted shaped
pieces whose outstanding feature is great solidity,
endurance and heat resistance which is far more
higher than shaped pieces manufactured by gluing and
pressing according to individual design.
Lifetime
Material’s endurance and lifetime is not limited.
Guarantee offered by the processor awarded with
Quality network certificate from DuPont™ company is 10
years. Company A.M.O.S. DESIGN s.r.o. is a holder of
certificates “Quality Network” and ISO 9001.
Technical assistance
Company A.M.O.S. DESIGN s.r.o. offers full technical
assistance to architects and designers in solving
projects; we work in the program AUTOCAD.
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washbasin
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Missoni
producer: Boffi
(photo archive DuPont™)

CORIAN®
IS THE LEADER OF
THE MARKET. IT WAS
THE FIRST ONE
AND IT HAS ALREADY
CELEBRATED
40 YEARS OF ITS
EXISTENCE AND IS
ALWAYS COMING
WITH INNOVATIONS.
CORIAN®
HAS EXTRAORDINARY
TECHNOLOGICAL
AND TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES FOR
CREATING.

motive – table „Never-ending Nile“

Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Karim Rashid
producer: Amr Helmy Designs
(photo archive DuPont™)
„Z. Island by DuPont tm Corian®“ kitchen
design: Zaha Hadid Corian® by DuPontTM
producer: Hasenkopf in cooperation with DuPontTM design: Missoni
and Missoni producer: Boffi, sublimation – Tech Lab Italia
(photo archive DuPont™) (photo archive DuPontTM)

kitchen island
private residence Prague, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Olgoj Chorchoj, s.r.o. – Doc. Mgr. A. M. Froněk
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

kitchen
private residense Brno, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
 bed
private residence Brno, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

chair Low Lotus

Cristalplant®
design: René Holten
producer: Artifort

case for drawings

private residence Brno, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

ice-cream bar
Frutissimo Prague, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Studio PHA, s.r.o. – MgA. M. Deyl,
M.A. arch. J. Šesták
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
bars in LUCULLUS restaurant
Hotel International Brno, HI-MACS
design: Henrich Boraros
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
bar
Metropol Hotel Prague, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Chalupa architekti, s.r.o.
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
reception
reception desk
desk
Jungmannova
Jungmannova Plazza Prague,Corian®
Plaza Prague, Corian® byby DuPont
TM
DuPontTM
design:
design: LEWIS & HICKEY Prague, s.r.o. – Doc. Ing. arch.
LEWIS & HICKEY Prague, s.r.o. – Doc. Ing. arch. R.
R. Votický,
Votický, RIBA
RIBA
producer:
producer: A.M.O.S.
A.M.O.S. DESIGN
DESIGN

central desk – reception

UVN Prague Střešovice, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Studio PHA, s.r.o. – M.A. arch. J. Šesták, MgA. M. Deyl
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

library central desk

University campus Brno, Corian® by DuPontTM reception desk
design: A PLUS, s.r.o. – Ing. arch. P. Uhlíř, Ing. K. Tuza, Ing. J. Černý Česká pojišťovna a.s. Prague, Corian® by DuPontTM
in cooperation with A.M.O.S. DESIGN s.r.o. – Ing. arch. V. Ambroz design: GRADUS PRAGUE, s.r.o.
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
 BIBLIO bath POINTXL washbasin
Corian® by DuPont® Corian® by DuPont®
design: Nevio Tellatin design: Nevio Tellatin
producer: Antonio Lupi producer: Antonio Lupi

washbasins
Jungmannova Plaza
PlazzaPrague,
Prague,Corian®
Corian® by DuPont®
DuPont®
design: LEWIS & HICKEY Prague, s.r.o.
– Doc. Ing. arch. R. Votický, RIBA
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

BELLA bath
Cristalplant®
design: Carlo Colombo
producer: Antonio Lupi

bath
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Boffi
producer: Boffi
(photo archive DuPontTM)
showcase
Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR Prague, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Studio PHA, s.r.o. in cooperation with Atelier Y– M.A. arch. J. Šesták, MgA. M. Deyl
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

chemist’s counters
UVN Prague Střešovice, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Studio PHA, s.r.o. – M.A. arch. J. Šesták, Mg.A. M. Deyl
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

registry window
Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR Prague,
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Studio PHA, s.r.o. in cooperation with Atelier Y
– M.A. arch. J. Šesták, MgA. M. Deyl
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

florist’s counter
UVN Prague Střešovice, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Studio PHA, s.r.o. – M.A. arch. J. Šesták,
MgA. M. Deyl
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
BRIDGE desk
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

Grape Green bathroom set

iTABLE
Corian® by DuPontTM
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN

iTABLE – detail
Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Ing. arch. V. Ambroz
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN
 object bed
Corian® by DuPontTM collection Corian Nouvel Lumiéres, Corian® by DuPontTM
design: Missoni design: Jean Nouvel
producer: Hasenkopf in cooperation with producer: Hasenkopf in cooperation with DuPontTM
DuPontTM and Missoni and Missoni
(photo archive DuPontTM) (photo archive DuPont TM)

reception luminous object

University campus Brno, Corian® by DuPontTM Corian® by DuPontTM
design: A PLUS, s.r.o. – Ing. arch. P. Uhlíř, Ing. K. Tuza, design: Missoni
Ing. J. Černý in cooperation with A.M.O.S. DESIGN s.r.o. producer: Hasenkopf in cooperation with DuPontTM
– Ing. arch. V. Ambroz and Missoni
producer: A.M.O.S. DESIGN (photo archive DuPontTM)

kitchen
collection Corian Nouvel Lumiéres, Corian®by DuPontTM
design: Jean Nouvel
producer: Hasenkopf in cooperation with DuPontTM
and Missoni
(photo archive DuPontTM)
 A.M.O.S. DESIGN
OFFERS:
technical support for designers

architectonic solutions of deliveries, 2D, 3D

own architectonic designs, visualizations

design making

own production sites – hi-tech machines

and appliances, cutting-edge technologies

professional consultations on application

of CORIAN®, HI-MACS, STARON, SOLID STONE materials

CORIAN® „Quality Network“ – 10-year guarantee by DuPontTM

Certificate ISO 9001

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