QUICK DEFINITION
The physical character, behaviour, origin, and meaning of the materials used in a creation.
DETAILED DEFINITION
Materiality considers what a material feels like, how it performs, how it changes, where it comes from, and what its use communicates. It joins sensory experience with technical and ethical judgement.
IN THE CONTEXT OF THE HOUSE
The atelier uses materiality to guide selection, construction, finishing, care, and the stories the House can honestly tell about a creation.
WHY IT MATTERS
Respect for material leads to better design, longer life, more honest sourcing, and deeper appreciation of craft.
RELATED CONCEPTS
COMMON MISUNDERSTANDING
A costly or natural material is not automatically responsible, durable, or beautiful. Performance and context matter.
GUIDES & RESOURCES