Imagine metal that looks like a sponge and floats in water. Stabilized Aluminum Foam is a material obtained by injecting gas into molten metal. In 2026, it became a loft design hit. Its chaotic, cratered texture absorbs light and sound. We use metal foam panels to clad reception desks, creating objects that look like meteorites fallen into the lobby.
Texture of Chaos
Every panel is unique. Gas bubbles freeze in metal randomly, forming a complex pattern. We leave the surface open (Open Cell) to show this structure. Under oblique light, it creates an incredible play of shadows. This is 'industrial organic' — a material created by machine but looking natural, like pumice or coral.
Acoustic Metal
Silence in Metal
Usually, metal rings. Foamed aluminum is the opposite. The sound wave enters the pore labyrinth and dissipates. We use this material in noisy lobbies (stations, malls) to reduce echo. Cladding the reception desk with aluminum foam improves the receptionist's speech intelligibility, acting as a passive noise canceller.