
Published 03 June 2025
The increasing demand for dynamic sensory experiences – as forecast in our Look Ahead 2025 – is infiltrating the construction industry, where manufacturers are reimagining traditional building materials with new qualities and finishes that engage the senses and encourage wellness. We spotlight three inspiring projects that use colour play, light and scent.



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Colour and material applications at this year’s Milan Design Week were rich and rousing, designed to delight the senses and engage the mind. Emotive palettes and fleeting colour and light effects felt dreamlike, evocative of memories, while satisfying textures, playful materiality and illusory prints offered light...