Materials
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21.10.26
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7 min read
Stone, Timber, Concrete: A Short Field Guide
Three materials we return to on almost every project, and what each one asks of a design.
Stone
Stone asks for patience and rewards it. It is heavy, slow to work, and nearly permanent, which makes it right for the places people touch every day: floors, thresholds, and worktops.
Timber
Timber is warm, forgiving, and easy to repair. It moves with the seasons, so good timber detailing always leaves it room to breathe.
Concrete
Concrete records how it was made. Formwork, pour lines, and the hand of the contractor all remain visible, which is why we treat every concrete wall as a finished surface from the start.
Written by the NOREVAN studio
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