ENGINEERING MATERIALS BEYOND STANDARD SYSTEMS
We support the use of materials in situations where conventional solutions do not apply.
By understanding their limits and potential, we develop engineered systems that enable their use in complex and non-standard applications.
Developing solutions where materials meet real constraints.
We support the design team in transforming the architectural ideas using specific materials into technically viable solutions.
Rather than adapting materials to standard systems, we develop tailored approaches that consider the materials behaviour, fixing strategies, manufacturing constraints and installation requirements.
Our work focuses on resolving critical interfaces and defining how materials can be used effectively within a complete system, not as isolated elements.
We work with materials that are not usually connected to construction, where performance is not fully regulated, and application requires engineering interpretation.
Our role is to understand how these materials behave, define how they can be used and develop the systems that make their application feasible, safe and reliable.
This includes structural verification, material characterisation, testing strategies and the development of bespoke fixing and support solutions.
Natural Stone and Clay products Engineering
We engineer natural stone and clay products beyond conventional applications.
This includes the design of fixing systems, assessment of material strength and its variability, and the definition of safe load transfer mechanisms.
We support projects involving complex geometries, large formats and non-standard applications, ensuring durability, safety and constructability.
Glass Engineering
We develop structural and façade applications involving glass as a primary or secondary element.
Our work includes structural verification, interlayer behaviour, edge conditions and performance under complex loading scenarios.
We support the use of glass in non-standard configurations, ensuring that design intent is matched by real structural performance.
Bespoke & Non-Standard Materials
We work with materials that are not fully standardised or typically used in construction.
This includes artisanal elements, custom components and innovative materials requiring dedicated engineering development.
We define how these materials can be tested, verified and integrated into a system, developing solutions where no predefined rules exist.
Enabling materials beyond standard solutions
We work where standard solutions do not apply.
Our approach is practical and iterative: we test assumptions, challenge constraints and develop solutions through a combination of analysis, experience and real-world understanding of materials and construction.
We do not rely on predefined systems.
Each project is approached by building the solution around the material, not forcing the material into existing rules.
This means working closely with designers, manufacturers and contractors, refining details through feedback, mock-ups and testing, until the solution is technically sound and practically achievable.
So you can design without limits, and still build with confidence