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1 DESIGN FOR FURNITURE MAGAZINE FOR ARCHITECTS, SPECIFIERS, THE INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INTERIOR DESIGN may 2013 NO. 17 Discover A NEW DIMENSION. REHAU AT INTERZUM th to 16 th May 2013 will be an exciting time - As Cologne will again act as the meeting point for the international furniture supplier industry with the interzum trade fair - and REHAU will play a central part. Under the motto Discover A New Dimension. REHAU will present a new dimension of revolutionary surfaces and provide inspiration for new application fields. A modern trade fair stand concept with subdivided areas offers ample room for discussions and exchange. Illustrative and application-oriented exhibits designed to emphasise visual and sensory aspects turn a visit to the REHAU trade fair stand into a real experience. A new dimension in surfaces Clear surfaces and a puristic design are currently defining features of furniture design. Through further development of its RAUVISIO range, REHAU has created two innovative surfaces that are fully in keeping with the new trend and leave nothing to be desired. With the exclusive RAUVISIO crystal glass laminate, REHAU offers a perfect solution for fronts with the appearance of real glass paired with the processing advantages of polymer laminate. The stylish RAUVISIO brilliant high gloss laminate sets completely new standards for high gloss design. The product range coordination guide consisting of surface and edgeband, combined with the new radius machining method using the innovative dual scraper blade, creates the appearance of total seamless integration, thus doing away with the need for expensive lacquered fronts. With its innovative RAUVOLET pure-line range, REHAU has also picked up and perfectly implemented the trend towards clearer and more continuous design in the area of tambour door systems. RAUVOLET pure-line cleverly combines the advantages of polymer tambour door systems with a continuous visual appearance. New services for the trade and interior design The new services from REHAU strike a chord within the industry. The online tool for the board matches guide is a useful aid when searching for the right combination of board and edgeband, whilst the revised version of the RAUVOLET tambour door configurator makes it possible to select, plan and design tambour door systems in seven steps. The new online portal for joiners and interior designers offers the product configurators as well as additional documents, videos and a free expert hotline for all questions about edgebands. With its numerous innovations and new ideas, REHAU once again does full justice to the motto of the leading interzum trade fair this year it is The Future Begins Here. See for yourself read more about our innovations on the following pages and visit our trade fair stand in Cologne, Hall 8, Stand E030. Total seamless integration of surfaces RAUVISIO crystal and brilliant Page 2-3 Tambour doors with a puristic design RAUVOLET pure-line system Page 6 REHAU Acoustic Solutions Relaxed working atmosphere thanks to RAUWORKS Page 7 New services For the trade and interior design Page International Design Award The winners have been decided Page 12 Construction Automotive Industry

2 TOTAL SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF SURFACES A NEW DIMENSION in SURFACES THE RAUVISIO PRODUCT FAMILY BRILLIANT INTERPRETATIONS FOR FURNITURE FRONTS Puristic design, clear surfaces, fascinating colours: Modern furniture design is brilliant, high quality but, nevertheless, linear. REHAU s new RAUVISIO crystal and RAUVISIO brilliant product lines offer a new dimension in furniture surfaces. They combine the positive polymer properties of thermoplastic laminates with a perfect visual appearance. Designing with glass is a sophisticated endeavour, but unfortunately extremely inflexible. The high quality RAUVISIO crystal glass laminate creates the visual appearance of real glass fronts, paired with the machining advantages of polymer laminate, providing maximum flexibility in terms of production processes. The intelligent product structure with surround edging meets all of the test requirements of the modern kitchen working group (AMK). RAUVISIO brilliant stands for the latest generation of high gloss laminates and can be used in the place of high quality laquered elements thanks to its brilliant depth effects. The invisible laser bond between board and edgeband creates a perfect component. Product range coordination guide: Glass finish surface and laser edge from REHAU RAUVISIO crystal THE FLEXIBLE GLASS LAMINATE Whether it is in the kitchen, in the bathroom or in the living room - glass is widely used in furniture design nowadays. Glass lends pieces of furniture an air of elegance and quality. Glass as a material is a highly valued component for furniture fronts due to its high quality look and feel. However, this look is also accompanied by extensive production requirements: customised sizing, positioning of handle elements and the free selection of handle solutions are made impossible or require a lot of planning. With respect to industrial production, this results, in particular, in considerable stocking requirements for each model. In addition, the propensity of glass to break also leads to higher reject volumes during processing. However, glass also remains sensitive to impact and susceptible to breakage during daily use. It is also difficult to clean, since after a certain period of time, dirt will invariably accumulate in the joints between the surface and the board. With the polymer glass solution RAUVISIO crystal REHAU offers maximum flexibility for fronts, but also a framework solution with a glass effect. Customised and tailored cuts, flexible drill holes for handles, different shapes and the highlight: one single component for all versions. This is the ultimate breakthrough for industrial high volume production. In addition, weight savings in comparison to real glass solutions also open up design possibilities previously not even dreamed about. Test results according to the AMK RAUVISIO crystal is the first polymer glass with the edgeband applied to the reverse that has passed the AMK test. This means that REHAU is setting new standards as a system supplier. The qualified product structure impresses with the perfect alignment of all individual components surface, adhesive, wooden substrate, balancing foil and laser edgeband. Welded on all sides with laser edgeband: Visually and functionally invisible joint between RAUVISIO crystal and RAUKANTEX visions results in an end product that is not only visually perfect but also easy to clean and hence a favourite all the way to the end customer. Total seamless integration in high gloss design: With RAUVISIO brilliant REHAU demonstrates its expertise in surface design and polymer processing in an impressive manner. In the process, the surface and laser edgeband coordination guide opens up completely new perspectives for high gloss design and an appearance of total seamless integration. Product range coordination guide with RAUKANTEX laser edge The interplay of surface and edgeband creates a unique visual appearance. As an edgeband specialist, REHAU s laser-compatible RAUKANTEX visions Duo-Design edgeband offers glass design in perfection. The glass on a roll is perfectly matched to the system component surface, wooden frameand balancing foil, both on a functional and visual level. RAUVISIO crystal therefore ideally combines modern design and the processing advantages of polymer materials: unique, three-dimensional depth effects and modern transparency with many different processing options. RAUVISIO crystal the large pressed system component: To maintain quality, REHAU supplies pressed glass laminate with a balancing foil that is compatible both in terms of colour as well as function. RAUKANTEX visions Duo-Design: REHAU offers this coordinated laser-ready edgeband solution in different glass finishes that match the surface. The product range is available in the standard colours Bianco, Perla and Magnolia. PAGE 2 DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013

3 TOTAL SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF SURFACES RAUVISIO brilliant TOTAL SEAMLESS INEGRATION IN HIGH GLOSS DESIGN RAUVISIO brilliant - The new high gloss laminate With RAUVISIO brilliant REHAU demonstrates its expertise in surface design and polymer processing in an impressive manner. The design match of surface and laser edge opens up completely new perspectives for jointless high gloss design with the appearance of total seamless integration. Perfect continuous gloss effect Radius machining presents a special challenge in the case of high gloss fronts. The finishing process dulls the cutter radius, which inevitably leads to undesired frame effects. This effect can be completely avoided with special material formulations and new processing techniques together with RAUKANTEX laser edge. The result a perfect continuous gloss effect over the entire piece for a new quality of high gloss. With its high gloss products (surface, edgeband and balancing foil), REHAU offers an exclusive coordination guide for a variety of application possibilities: the system package for high gloss from one source including a laser version. From laminate to front REHAU provides the entire product range in ten different colours. This makes RAUVISIO brilliant the high quality substitute for expensive lacquered fronts. Brilliant service REHAU supplies the entire range for front machining from stock. Whether laminates, pressed boards, standard or laser edgebands REHAU provides the entire jointless system package including consultation and technical services. As one of the world s largest polymer processors and an industry specialist for design management, REHAU stands for excellent colour vibrancy, UV resistance and excellent processing properties. From one source: REHAU product range and service package REHAU supplies all product solutions for the manufacture of high quality polymer fronts as part of the coordination guide. Each colour variant of the laminate features a colour connection to the RAUKANTEX edgeband collection. The service package is rounded off with customised technical REHAU know-how for the manufacture of high quality furniture fronts. DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013 PAGE 3

4 REHAU EDGEBAND SYMPOSIUM 2013 TOTAL SEAMLESS INTEGRATION REHAU EDGEBAND SYMPOSIUM 2013 This year s REHAU edgeband symposium, which was held at HOMAG in Schopfloch, focused on the latest developments in the processing of edgebands using laser technology. This was the 22 nd time this event had been held, and approximately 200 national and international participants from the kitchen, office and residential furniture industry, and the furniture supplier industry accepted an invitation to attend the event. As before, the REHAU edgeband symposium started with a practical part in the industrial buildings of the machine manufacturer HOMAG, where participants were able to obtain information about the innovations in the area of edgeband materials and the equipment and tool industry at various stations, and were given an opportunity to observe edgeband processing live. Optimum finish quality anti-stress whitening with dual scraper blade By watching the operations of the KAL 310 LASER machine, visitors were impressed by the optimum finish quality and invisible joint due to the use of the innovative dual scraper blade. The edgeband surface is compacted through the special alignment of the two blades. This prevents stress whitening and creates a perfect gloss effect across the whole edgeband. Jointless high gloss surface, edgeband and radius with visual flawless appearance The KFL 610 LASER machine focused on jointless high gloss polishing during the course of the process. The dual scraper blade optimally prepares the surface for polishing. This is followed by a unit developed by Riepe, which uses hard wax and compatible polishing discs to polish the cutter radius within the edgebanding equipment. This creates a homogeneous glossy front that could previously only be achieved with elaborately lacquered pieces. Starting this year, the method also works with ABS materials in addition to PMMA. Design and material freedom for substrate and narrow surface The presentation of laser edging with current design trends using the KAL 330 LASER machine has become a fixture at the symposium. In addition to edgeband innovations, visitors were able to see, for the first time, how different substrate materials such as medium density fibre boards, chipboard, core board and PP honeycomb sandwich boards can be edged using laser edge by varying the machine parameters. Shaping the invisible joint processing of laser edgebands on the machining centre Demanding geometries were the topic of choice for the laser stationary technology segment. A machining centre was used to present the edging of elaborately shaped worktops with narrow external and internal radii for kitchen and office applications. In addition, the presentation effectively showed how jointless and frameless appearance can be achieved with thick edgebands. Stress whitening optimisation on the machining centre By using a microscope, participants were clearly shown the difference between a standard and anti-stress whitening scraper blade, and between laser and glue processing. The optimum interplay between the two new technologies creates a perfect component. From practical experience for practical experience informative presentations by specialists In the second part of the symposium, practical demonstrations, were supplemented by presentations by specialists from the areas of edgeband development, machine and tool technology, as well as polymer surfaces. At the beginning, Frieder Schuler from HOMAG provided information about the latest machine technology for the laser processing of edgebands, whilst Matthias Hacker from REHAU reported practice examples relating to RAUKANTEX laser edge. Jens-Uwe Affeld from REHAU followed with a presentation on additional edgeband and technology innovations from REHAU. Ewald Westfal from Leuco discussed innovations in tool technology for producing a perfect finish quality by using a dual scraper blade and the polishing unit. Finally, Axel Kulke and Thomas Tossmann from Renolit reported on trends and innovations in surface structuring and the new PP light construction panels. RAUKANTEX LASER EDGE ZERO-JOINT NOW ALSO IN CHINA The innovative laser welding technology, which can be used to permanently connect the edgeband and board without the use of adhesives and without creating a joint, is becoming increasingly important around the world. Edgeband processing without the use of adhesives has now also made its way to China, where furniture buyers and hence also manufacturers are becoming increasingly quality-conscious. REHAU fully meets these requirements with the RAUKANTEX laser edge. The laser technology, which ensures a perfect high quality finish and a maximum quality of end products, was first introduced to a Chinese trade audience at the interzum trade fair in Guangzhou. This was where visitors were able to experience the revolutionary quality of laser-welded components for the first time. Since the trade fair, REHAU has been offering its customers in China a selection of the product range with a laser functional layer. PAGE 4 DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013

5 LASER TECHNOLOGY BRILLIANCE ON THE FURNITURE FRONT THROUGH TRENDSETTING KNOW-HOW IN LASER PROCESSING As a powerful system supplier and development partner for edgeband processing, REHAU has developed new high gloss solutions on the basis of its own material and process expertise. Working with network partners, radius machining in the high gloss area was further enhanced and new standards were brought as far as being ready for series production. It is only the combination of laser processing, optimum edgeband materials, finishing blades and polishing unit that create the perfect all over gloss effect on the furniture front. The processors objective is to achieve the profitable production of high gloss fronts on their own. This is made possible by the seamless processing flow in one cycle, without additional production steps. Radius machining without frame effect At the same time, radius milling presents a particular challenge in the case of high gloss fronts. Up to now, finishing processes have resulted in a matt finish on the milling radius, which inevitably led to a frame effect on the finished component. But now, thanks to the new production process, it is possible to create visual unity between the surface and edgeband. A high gloss radius requires a finely sanded profile surface. Together to the finish line To avoid this distracting effect, REHAU and Hunger together with IMA, Riepe and Leitz developed a package of solutions to which all companies contributed their specific know-how in edgeband processing. The group found a solution that does not require a multi-stage process, but instead can be integrated into an existing continuous process. In this context, three components play a major role: the right edgeband, the right radius machining for edging and the suitable polishing tool. Optimum prerequisites provide optimum results When it comes to edgeband materials, REHAU supplies the right solution with RAUKANTEX laser edge in the materials RAU-PMMA and RAU-ABS. The edgeband materials also transfer the brilliance of the surface and edgeband to the sensitive radius area. Laser technology melts the board and edgeband into one front without a joint. An added factor is that REHAU, based on its many years of expertise in the area of colouring and decorative design, manufactures edgeband materials that are ideally matched to the surface. In addition, ABS and in particular PMMA are excellent performers compared to other materials due to their good polishing ability. Perfect form with new finishing aggregates To polish the edgeband or radius properly, it must be machined in a special way, which cannot be accomplished with a conventional scraper blade. The solution: an innovative dual scraper blade with two blades developed by REHAU and Hunger together with Leitz. The new scraper blade features geometries that are ideally aligned for this particular process. The first blade functions as the pre-cutter and creates a defined edgeband overhang, which is then removed with the second scraper blade. This finishing blade is configured in such a manner that it always removes a razor-thin splinter of the same thickness. It therefore forms a radius with a minimum level of roughness, and without any tears. This is a revolutionary development in the processing of laser edgebands in the high gloss segment. Without reductions in the gloss level and with an extremely impressive finishing quality. Polished to high gloss in one go The high gloss lacquered laser edgebands are subsequently polished and finished during the same cycle. The processed edge is polished to high gloss on the top and bottom by opposing polishing units. To this end, Riepe developed an aggregate unit which uses hard wax and compatible polishing discs to polish the cutter radius within the edging equipment. The hard wax is applied directly to the polishing disc via a special feed unit. The use of a laser function level prevents the formation The functional and visual advantages offered by laser technology are clear: by doing away with adhesives and the distracting glued joint, a perfect visual appearance is created that lends a high quality and exclusive appearance to the front or worktop. Quality with total seamless integration. of a joint. This creates a homogeneous glossy front that could previously only be achieved with elaborate lacquered pieces. All this happens literally seamlessly in one continuous processing step. The method can also be used with all RAUKANTEX product lines using the RAU-PMMA and RAU-ABS materials, and guarantees the appearance of total seamless integration. A process of intensive exchange and positive collaboration between the network partners has made it possible to offer components with a flawless appearance to the market, which can easily compete with other more expensive lacquered surfaces. No adhesive Innovative laser welding method completely does away with adhesive. No joint Welding creates a permanently invisible and functional invisible joint with a perfect surface finish. No problem The processing process, the quality and the design are highly optimised, revolutionised even. A new standard has been set. And all of this possible in a single processing step. RAUKANTEX laser edge Duo scraper for perfect geometries Finishing unit with polishing device DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013 PAGE 5

6 TAMBOUR DOORS WITH A PURISTIC DESIGN RAUVOLET PURE-LINE SURFACE FINISHES FOR PURISTS code2design Keep it simple this linear, simple design concept has become an important feature for the design of rooms and furniture in offices and kitchens. With its innovative RAUVOLET pure-line tambour door system, REHAU has picked up and perfectly implemented the trend towards clearer, flatter design. RAUVOLET pure-line, a joint development with Lista Office LO, has done away with the slat appearance of conventional tambour door systems and replaced them with a homogeneous surface. In this way, RAUVOLET pureline cleverly combines the advantages of polymer tambour door systems, such as excellent running properties, space saving and unhindered access to the entire cabinet contents, with a flat appearance, which could previously only be achieved with panel or sliding doors. In addition, the smooth front can be cleaned very easily, in contrast to the segmented surface of tambour door systems. RAUVOLET pure-line is available in solid colours and also with customised prints. Any print can be applied to the flat tambour doors, ranging from subtle patterns, creative decorative finishes, photos or logos. This creative freedom enables the optimum coordination of designs in the kitchen or office and creates new dimensions in room design. REHAU offers this system for both horizontal and vertical application including accessory components matched both in terms of appearance and function. RAUVOLET pure-line is now also available as a PVC-free complete system for office applications. code2design code2design RAUVOLET pure-line - The tambour door system for a homogeneous, harmonious front design, also in combination with double doors RAUVOLET pure-line - flat tambour door design for the kitchen PAGE 6 DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013

7 RAUWORKS: QUIET WORKPLACE RELAXED WORKING ATMOSPHERE IT CAN BE DONE WITH ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS FROM REHAU Many companies believe that their employees work more efficiently in open-plan office environments. However, the new workplace concepts can also have some disadvantages. Noise contributes to stress and has a negative impact on performance. In addition, these types of concepts offer little in the way of privacy. A healthy working environment is not just good for employees, but also increases the performance and productivity of the entire company. Office landscapes play a fairly significant role in this context. They organise rooms, lend an air of atmosphere and identity, and also place an emphasis on design. RAUWORKS screen - the flexible desk partition system In addition to these aspects, pleasant room acoustics also contribute to a comfortable workplace, particularly in the case of open space concepts, as sound and the associated room acoustics have a major impact on employees perception and concentration. With its diverse Acoustic Solutions range, REHAU combines the requirements for soundproofing and the absorption of noise with functional and aesthetic aspects. REHAU acoustic solutions are innovative solutions for modern working environments from acoustic cooling ceilings to intelligent room temperature control, from the patented and multi-award-winning sound-absorbing RAUVOLET acoustic-line tambour door system to the most recent REHAU development: RAUWORKS. RAUWORKS a comprehensive range for workplace design With the development of the RAUWORKS range, REHAU is taking another step forward in terms of system solutions for the office segment: RAUWORKS screen, RAUWORKS partition and RAUWORKS front are complete modules that cleverly balance room acoustics in modern office environments. RAUWORKS screen for undisturbed working The highly-effective acoustic partition element RAUWORKS screen was designed especially for use at double workstations. It stands for modern design in combination with sound shielding and absorption in the range in which speech is perceived. Continuous height adjustment, which can be used to adjust each employee s workplace to his or her personal requirements, ensure that employees can work without interruption whilst supporting communication at the same time. RAUWORKS is available in three versions: - RAUWORKS split screen: segmented, variable, attached to the desk, customised, manual height adjustment - RAUWORKS lift screen: one-piece, free-standing, motorised height adjustment - RAUWORKS fixed screen: one-piece, attached to the desk, with the option of placing organisation elements such as pencil holders, storage compartments, etc. RAUWORKS partition the perfect room organiser The REHAU RAUWORKS space-dividing system offers a flexible solution for acoustic shielding. The partition wall range, the design of which is perfectly matched to the desk partition walls of the RAUWORKS screen range, can be individually configured thanks to an extensive range of accessories. They are available as individual, free-standing elements and also as variable, linked groups. Changeable fabric coverings in different colours and sizes are customised to adapt to the respective room situation. RAUWORKS front for a variety of applications The modular fronts are the special strength of RAUWORKS front, the vertically sliding lifting door module for carcass furniture. Depending on the requirements and office situation, they can be used as, for example, a display, whiteboard, flexible presentation area or pinboard. The module therefore stands for a new dimension in multifunctionality and also plays an important role in optimising room acoustics. RAUWORKS partition - the room dividing acoustic partition product range RAUWORKS front - the multi-functional lifting door element DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013 PAGE 7

8 DECKING: RELAZZO DECKING DESIGN OPEN SPACES RELAZZO DECKING: DREAM DECKING. RELAZZo is the solution for discerning homeowners. The innovative premium decking system combines design and naturalness with quality at the highest level. The new edge solid profi le, supplementary accessories and LED spots now complete the collection. The wpc RELAZZo decking boards are made of RAU-wooD, a high quality wood-polymer composite developed by REHAU. They combine the advantages of domestic timber from sustainable forestry with those of high quality polymers. can be cut into any desired shape. Fastening brackets and aluminium sheets were added to the accessories range especially for this type of board. of course, proven installation systems can be used for the installation of entire areas. dismantling process, round off the all-round service package. The best quality, long-term dimensional stability, weathering resistance, low maintenance, long life and splinter-proof are just some of the outstanding material properties. The numerous colour shades, two surface structures, three boards and two widths, as well as the visual and tangible feel of wood, mean that there are no limits on design options. The boards are available in two widths: origin at 140 mm and pro at 194 mm, which allows for particularly rapid installation and fewer joints due to its larger size. The new edge solid profile boards also opens up a number of design options, and is ideally suited for edging strips and stairs, since it High quality LED spots that are easily installed directly in the boards supplement the product range. New items include adjustable feet which prevent waterlogging and ensure effective aeration underneath the decking. Easy height adjustments using rotation movements from the surface reduce installation requirements and guarantee the rapid and precise level alignment of the substructure. Expert advice from certified retailers, a comprehensive online tool including a decking designer function, configurator and installation instructions, as well as an easy installation and UNIQUE PROPERTIES - Ecologically friendly material - Naturally beautiful - superior quality - Lasting dimensional stability - Guaranteed crack and splinter-proof - Particularly easy to maintain - Exceptionally long life - weathering-resistant - Easy to design and install New: High quality LED spots that can be integrated into the decking boards PAGE 8 DEsiGN FoR FURNiTURE No /2013

9 SCREENS: RELAZZO SCREEN NEW: RELAZZO SCREEN SCREEN ELEMENTS FOR YOUR PRIVATE RELAXATION OASIS With its Outdoor Living Collection, REHAU offers a growing range for stylish outdoor areas, whose components harmonise perfectly and complement each other ideally in terms of appearance and materials. The innovative RELAZZO decking system now also includes the refined RELAZZO screen elements. The elegant RELAZZO screen system not only protects from prying eyes, but creates a stylish highlight on the decking or in the garden. It impresses not just with its non-transparent or transparent elements, but also with a high quality aluminium frame that can be easily fitted at any angle. Whether shutter effect or full cover, vertical or horizontal direction RELAZZO screen offers state-of-the-art design of the highest quality. The screen elements, which are made of the innovative WPC material RAU- WOOD developed by REHAU, are available in four dimensions (W x H: 1,760 x 1,860 / 880 x 1,860 / 1,760 x 980 / 880 x 980 mm). The colours Ambra and Terra perfectly harmonise with the boards of the RELAZZO decking collection, and therefore offer maximum freedom for designing outdoor areas. The UV resistance of the profiles ensures that the colour character is retained for many years. And all that with very few care requirements: time-consuming painting, oiling and sanding are no longer required, only warm water to clean dirty components. The intelligent jointing technology also guarantees rapid and simple installation without prior technical knowledge. The all-in-one system is available at retailers as a flat pack, and is therefore easy to transport and handle. More information available at: Detailed view of the RELAZZO screen: Base plate for firm fixing to the ground DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013 PAGE 9

10 NEW SERvICES PERFECTLY CONFIGURED THE REHAU BOARD MATCHES GUIDE: EDGEBAND TO BOARD with the board matches guide, REHAU off ers a convenient online tool at The confi gurator is intuitive in terms of operation and offers a brilliant new design with many new practical functionalities. it only takes a few clicks to find the perfect combination of edgeband and board. All decorative designs, dimensions and materials have been coordinated with more than 15,000 board and laminate templates of leading, national and international manufacturers. of course, all new colours, decorative designs and dimensions of the REHAU EXPREss CoLLECTioN can also be found in the online board matches guide. search criteria such as board description, materials or dimensions can be combined individually in accordance with the requirements. Moreover, all edgeband matches can also be displayed at the manufacturer level if required. it just takes a few simple steps to obtain confirmed design recommendations from the entire standard range of the REHAU EXPREss CoLLECTioN. And for something completely new: the leading board manufacturers now also match edgebands at a surface level. The configurator provides advice for selecting the right embossed finish and lacquer type. The online tool can also tell you which edgeband versions are available as RAUKANTEX laser edge. EvERYTHING FOR THE TRADE AND INTERIOR DESIGN THE ONLINE PORTAL FOR JOINERS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS This service platform from REHAU strikes a chord within the industry, as nowhere else on the web can joiners and interior designer fi nd such a target group-appropriate portal with all relevant information and services. Product confi gurators, the easy-to-understand and easy-to-operate REHAU board matches guide for edgeband materials, installation videos, sales literature, reference photos and many special tools can be found at The portal highlight: the board matches guide is there a suitable edgeband for the board? For the board matches guide, REHAU offers a convenient online tool that can answer this question in next to no time. it only takes a few clicks to find the perfect combination of edgeband and board in the configurator. All decorative designs, dimensions and materials for more than 15,000 board and laminate templates of leading, national and international manufacturers. it just takes a few simple steps to obtain confirmed design recommendations from the entire standard range of the REHAU EXPREss CoLLECTioN. Direct line: the edgeband expert hotline. The edgeband does not stick to the board, or there is stress whitening, or the glued joint is open these and other questions often arise as part of daily work routines and must be answered immediately (whilst at the machine). REHAU experts would be pleased to assist with all questions about edgeband processing advice that is both free and practical. Reach our professionals at the hotline on Quotations made easy: the product configurators Planning is made easy with the online tools for RAUvoLET tambour door systems or RELAZZo decking systems. An integrated service platform allows for the configuration of customised tambour doors or dream decking, including 3D views and exact parts lists. This makes it possible to calculate the material requirements for each project in an ideal way. PAGE 10 DEsiGN FoR FURNiTURE No /2013

11 NEW SERVICES INSPIRATION AND INTEGRATION THE REHAU PRODUCT RANGE COORDINATION GUIDE A key issue for the design of furniture pieces and furnishings is perfection down to the smallest detail. The REHAU product range coordination guide for edgeband materials, tambour doors, wall seal systems and plinth covers makes it easier to design the various components for furniture pieces. Glass product range coordination guide Materials and surfaces from the various product ranges are perfectly coordinated with each other, with the appearance of total seamless integration both in terms of look and feel. All components originate from one source. This integrated product range coordination guide is available for the glass and metal finish surface variants. Glass: The trend for tansparency continues Glass is one of the top choices when it comes to kitchen designs. REHAU offers a glass product range coordination guide consisting of the RAUKANTEX visions and RAUVOLET vetro-line systems, which is used to continue the glass effect on edgebands, tambour door and furniture fronts and therefore achieve a coordinated visual appearance for individual components. RAUKANTEX visions the glass on a roll combines the advantages of polymer materials with the visual appearance of real glass, creating new perspectives for furniture edges. RAUVOLET vetro-line continues this look in the area of kitchen fronts. This innovative glass tambour door system combines the design aspects of glass as a material with the advantages of polymer tambour door systems. RAUKANTEX visions V-groove RAUVOLET vetro-line Metal product range coordination guide REHAU plinth systems RAUVOLET metallic-line Always refined entirely metallic Metallic surfaces continue to play a key role in kitchen designs. Whether cool aluminium or exclusive stainless steel finish edgeband materials, tambour doors, wall seal systems or plinth covers from REHAU are coordinated at a visual level and also in terms of material selection. The metal product range coordination guide combines the functionality and processing of polymer with the design requirements and feel of metallic surfaces. RAUVOLET TAMBOUR DOOR CONFIGURATOR: EVEN FASTER PLANNING AND ORDERING! With the RAUVOLET system family, REHAU has developed high quality tambour door systems that set visual and design trends for furniture pieces. At the same time, they make optimum use of the space in kitchens, offices, bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms. RAUVOLET from REHAU offers a large number of creative design options. Attractive single colours, transparent or solid-coloured profiles, sophisticated and trendy decorative prints, surfaces in real aluminium or stainless steel or real glass versions this range can meet virtually any requirement. At the same time, REHAU is not just providing proof of its innovative power in terms of design, but also with regard to services: In order to make the selection, design and construction of tambour door cabinets even easier, more practical and more attractive, REHAU has optimised its tambour door configurator for the trade and interior design significantly. The tool is presented in its new design with simplified menu navigation and easily operated user interface.. Interested? Contact the REHAU distributor or your REHAU sales office for more information, or visit us at By visiting you can create your customised and ready-to-install tambour door system in only seven steps, starting with one single unit, and without in-depth product knowledge. 1. Select cabinet type 2. Define interior dimensions of cabinet 3. Select guidance system 4. Select running direction / door 5. Select handle 6. Select accessories 7. Finish the planning process After placing the order, your customised RAUVOLET tambour door system will be delivered to you. DESIGN FOR FURNITURE NO /2013 PAGE 11

12 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD 2013 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD 2013 THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN DECIDED On 7 th and 8 th March, it was that time of the year again: the Panel of judges convened for the 9 th International Design Award at the MARTa Museum in Herford. Five top international design experts evaluated submissions from students from 46 countries under the motto Beyond the edge and selected five winning designs from Germany, Belgium, Korea and Russia. The competition The International Design Award, which is given out by REHAU and Hettich every two years, aims to promote young talent and identify the trends and visions of tomorrow with new thinking. Taking into account the product portfolios of both companies, students from all over the world were asked to design an intelligent furniture solution for the living room, office or kitchen, which could quickly become a fixture in design planning. Above all, the solution should be characterised by design, comfort and technology. The international panel of judges (see right) was impressed with the many creative designs submitted by the participants. This did not make their job any easier. The panel of judges finally selected five designs from students from Germany, Belgium, Korea and Russia. THE WINNERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD 2013 Franziska Wagner from the Münster University of Applied (Germany) impressed the panel of judges with her design Let It Dry a space-saving and flexibleto-install shelf for easy clothes drying, which is particularly suited to small apartments. When closed, it can be used as a stylish side board. Pulling out the front of the shelf gives way to a practical clothes drying rack. Another winner from Germany is Ralf Holleis from Coburg Technical College. His design Türmli is a creative and multi-functional furniture unit for the kitchen, dining room or living room, which, as required, can be used individually as a chair or stacked to form a puristic shelf unit. This design impressed the panel of judges on account of its functionality, and particularly its clear lines and simplistic design. Another impressive submission was Hair by Soyoun Kim from Kookmin University in Korea. Hair is a lamp with a hairy and rather mystic look, which turns the act of switching on the light into a visual experience. The student was inspired by the phenomenon of electrostatic charging. Turning on the lamp makes the hair on the lamp stand up, giving it the appearance of a floating magical object. Lieven Hendrickx and Emke Gellings from Thomas More University in Belgium also made the top of the list with their creative design Kitchen Hang Back System. A multi-functional apron that can be clipped to a track underneath the kitchen worktop and glides along the same, creating three practical benefits for modern users: a relaxed posture by relaxing the spine, protection against contamination and a practical storage space for small kitchen aids such as scissors, towels and others. Dmitriy Sergeev from Bauman Moscow State Technical University in Russia also impressed the panel of judges with his design. CookPit is a complex and space-saving stove top system for people who have little space in the kitchen but still want to do a lot of cooking. The idea behind this concept is the integration of a multi-functional stove into the kitchen segment, in which pots of several sizes can be stacked inside each other. Inside heating elements make it possible to use the Cook Pit as a stove, steamer, slow cooker and deep fryer, which leaves nothing to be desired, even in small kitchens. The five best designs receive the International Design Award trophy. In addition, each winner receives a cash prize of EUR 2,000. Prizes are awarded to the students by REHAU and HETTICH representatives as part of a festive ceremony at the respective locations of their technical colleges or universities. In addition, the International Design Award also honours the technical colleges/universities with the most submissions. Therefore, the winning Beijing Forestry University from China receives a prize of EUR 1,500 based on the many submissions from this institution. For more information, see THE EXPERT PANEL OF JUDGES Michel Dallaire, born in Paris, is a successful designer from Montreal, Canada. He has received numerous awards for his work. In 2010, Dallaire received the Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, and was nominated for the German Design Prize in Andreas Enslin from Germany has been managing the design centre for Miele & Cie. KG in Gütersloh since He is a well-respected industrial designer and has received many coveted awards for his work. Enslin believes that the primary role of design is communication: It is about knowing what customers understand and what will be meaningful to them in the future. Ivens Fontoura is a professor of ergonomics, colour theory, design history, design theory and interior design at various universities in Brazil. He possesses several university degrees, including a master s degree in industrial design with a focus on ergonomics and a master s degree in design. Natalya Maltseva studied journalism in Moscow and is a well-known TV presenter in Russia. Interior design plays a big role in her life. As part of the Flat s answer TV project, she magically turns flats and houses that are in need of renovation into beautiful living spaces. Liming Shen from China is a university professor of furniture design and technology at Nanjing Forest University. As part of his research activities, he focuses on ergonomics in furniture design. Shen has received numerous awards for his work. In 2011, he received an award for his book Ergonomics for furniture and interior design. Publisher s details: Publisher: REHAU AG + Co, Rheniumhaus, Rehau Editorial staff: Annett Schulz, Rehau Design: Marion Herrmann, Rehau Edition: May 2013 Print: Typos, Pilsen Paper: Printed on elementary chlorine-free bleached paper