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We’re thrilled to announce that Forms+Surfaces will be exhibiting at NeoCon this year. Not at the Merchandise Mart itself, but in a pop-up showroom near by.

While each family sports a different aesthetic, all are distinguished by their ability to perform in today’s public spaces with adaptable designs, green materials and finishes, and superior construction.

Forms+Surfaces is delighted to debut our new Systems Book, a 135-page catalog that is both informational and inspirational.

This is the first printed compilation of our Systems products, a group that includes our LEVELe Wall System, LightPlane Panels, Elevator Interiors, Elevator Doors, Columns, Railings and Information Displays.

Forms+Surfaces has just launched the newest edition of our Elevators book, featuring 68 pages of stunning photography that showcases the breadth and depth of our elevator program.

Forms+Surfaces’ Litter & Recycling Receptacles now feature improved graphics, thanks to help from our signage experts at Cornelius Signage, A Forms+Surfaces Company.

We had two goals when we set out: refresh the look of the graphics that identify each waste stream opening; and find a material that would be more durable than vinyl and adhere firmly without peeling.

Tangent Table Ensembles achieve an updated look without sacrificing durability. Built on a frame of corrosion-resistant extruded and cast aluminum, it’s designed to thrive in harsh environments and heavy use. The stainless steel table top is available in several High Durability finishes, including our new Diamond finish, which hides scratches and scuffs from virtually any angle.

The Center for Care and Discovery, set to open in early 2013, will serve as the new core of the University of Chicago Medicine campus and features our LEVELe Wall System.

Forms+Surfaces launched its new Boardwalk Bench, made of slats reclaimed from portions of the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk that had been replaced as part of ongoing renovations, just weeks before Hurricane Sandy destroyed some sections of the famed boardwalk and caused devastation all along the East Coast.

While we were shocked to see the boardwalk essentially wash away, our hearts especially went out to the many people who lost so much in the storm.

Forms+Surfaces is pleased to announce several updates to the Tangent Rail Seating line. Already a product with incredible design versatility, our most recent developments take Tangent in exciting new directions.

In 1870, the Atlantic City Boardwalk made its debut, the first boardwalk ever built in the United States.   Over its 142 years, millions of tourists have come to this oceanfront destination to ride in wheeled wicker chairs, eat salt water taffy, and see the myriad attractions and amusements that made the boardwalk famous.

Some fresh new Surface options are now available including a new High Durability (HD) stainless steel finish, a new Impression pattern, and new standard glass colors.

Colors that pop. Designs that sizzle. Materials that endure. Whether your plans call for al fresco dining or keeping the party indoors, Citrus Tables and Bantam Chairs are a fun way to bring people together in social settings of all kinds.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the fifth product in our popular ViviStone line – Opal Onyx.  Opal Onyx joins the ranks of Honey Onyx, Cream Onyx, Abalone Onyx and Pearl Onyx, and is already generating excitement among our customers.

Opal Onyx architectural glass combines the convenience of glass with the rich look of real stone, bringing together milky amorphous shapes in a pale spectrum of white, buttercream, rose and blue-grey. With its intricate veining and detail, Opal Onyx adds warmth and harmony to any space, either as a standout piece or expansive feature wall.

Forms+Surfaces is pleased to introduce four exciting new patterns for our Eco-Etch line: Sequence, Flicker, Reeds and Stacks.

Our Eco-Etch process creates beautiful etched designs that are applied using an advanced photo-lithographic bead-blasting system instead of using acids or other harmful chemicals. Eco-Etch allows for a wealth of design possibilities with artwork supplied by the specifier or using our standard patterns.

The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive economic development effort ever undertaken in the City of Atlanta and, at an estimated $2.8 billion, among the largest redevelopment projects currently underway in the United States. The project will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along an old, abandoned 22-mile railroad corridor that circles the downtown area and connects 45 neighborhoods.

Sometimes in our busy lives, we need to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. A crystalline pattern formed in stone. Dappled light filtering through leaves. The rich swirl of wood grain.

It is this natural beauty that’s inspired Forms+Surfaces’ latest innovation – ViviGraphix Elements architectural glass. Designed to subtly bring the outdoors in, Elements captures the rhythms of nature in a series of patterns sourced from wood, stone and other natural themes.

Forms+Surfaces’ sleek, minimalist Light Column fixtures are more versatile than ever. We’ve added two new standard shields to our list of available options for the line, and we’ve also made it easy to customize shields to meet your specific needs.

Adding a shield to a Light Column allows you to completely change its look and feel. Whether you want your Light Column to be whimsical, elegant, organic or modern, you can find or create a shield that conveys your vision. You can also customize shields with branding or wayfinding. Most shields can be specified in 180-degree or 360-degree configurations.

Forms+Surfaces is pleased to introduce the latest addition to our Virtual Quarry – Pearl Onyx.

Pearl Onyx is the newest product in our ViviStone line of architectural glass, a group that pairs the beauty of stone with the convenience of glass. It joins our other unique ViviStone families including Honey Onyx, Cream Onyx and Abalone Onyx.

The new Universal Receptacle, introduced this past fall, sets itself apart thanks to its endless versatility.  This fully configurable waste management solution comes in a wide range of design options, so you can tailor it to suit any environment and any need.

Learn how ViviStone architectural glass helped ForrestPerkins and the InterContinental Dallas overcome the physical limitations of stone, solved their design challenges, and yielded dramatic results.

Forms+Surfaces has taken our LEVELe Elevator Interior line to the next level by adding three new configurations that better highlight some of our related products such as ViviGraphix Spectra glass, our illuminated LightPlane Panels, and Eco-Etch patterns on Stainless Steel or Fused Metal.

The ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) Convention & EXPO was held earlier this month in sunny San Diego, and Forms+Surfaces was delighted to have a presence at this premier event.

Whether you need a bench, rail seating, or a table ensemble, Forms+Surfaces has some exciting new products that bring together innovative design and real-world versatility to fit a wide range of settings.

We are pleased to introduce Tangent Rail Seating and the new Apex family of products, launching with Apex Bench and Apex Table Ensemble.

Right in the heart of midtown New York, across the street from Bryant Park and the New York Public Library, the newly remodeled HSBC Bank serves as an example of how VividGlass can dramatically enhance a space.

Our newest benches, Circuit and Duo, are now available with TAKTL Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) seats.

Forms+Surfaces is delighted to introduce our new Universal solution:  receptacles that are fully configurable, offer numerous design and waste stream management options, and can be adapted to just about any need or location.

After 10 years of planning, the highly-anticipated $41 million Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center opened its doors this summer to rave reviews, and gave us the opportunity to introduce VividGlass to a new audience of movie lovers.

If you thought custom columns were the only way to achieve a distinct and elegant look for your project, we’ve got exciting news for you. Forms+Surfaces is pleased to introduce the LEVELe Column System – a versatile and configurable system that offers a world of design options.

The LEVELe Column System allows you to easily integrate materials from Forms+Surfaces’ extensive surfaces palette into a smartly engineered frame. 

Forms+Surfaces’ is committed to using high performance green materials that are designed to last. To that end, we ensure that all of the hardwood we use in our outdoor site furniture is FSC Pure, which means that 100% of the wood we use is responsibly sourced from FSC certified forests.

And now, our reclaimed Teak hardwood takes that environmental commitment a step further.

F+S is very excited to introduce our new LightPlane panel – an innovative new product that combines our cutting-edge lighting technology, our VividGlass line of specialty architectural glass, and a highly-engineered framing system to create an illuminated panel unlike any other.

LightPlane panels are engineered, edge-lit LED panels which allow you to seamlessly illuminate a wall, column, elevator interior, or standalone panel.

Forms+Surfaces is pleased to introduce two new “transition” benches – the Circuit Bench and the Duo Bench.

Transition Benches fill a niche in our Site Furnishings line by their ability to perform equally well in interior or exterior applications, offering an ideal solution for mixed-use environments and public spaces.

Through our VividGlass line, we recently introduced ViviStone – a revolutionary architectural glass that unites the beauty of stone with the convenience of glass. We launched the collection with our beautiful Honey Onyx, available in a number of slab variations. Now, we’re happy to announce our two newest additions: Abalone Onyx and Cream Onyx.

Customers have shown their appreciation for our families of outdoor products, such as Trio or Knight, by making them some of our most popular sellers – probably because product families take the guesswork out of creating a cohesive design. But because all of our products share a similar aesthetic and pull from the same palette of materials, it’s easy to mix and match our site furnishings and still achieve a unified look.

Following the launch of ViviStone glass, our new Virtual Quarry is a sophisticated online design tool that makes it easy for you to bring your ViviStone projects to life. The Virtual Quarry is fast, free and a great place to begin your creative journey.

As announced last month, ViviStone glass unites the beauty of stone with the convenience of glass. Nearly indistinguishable from real stone, ViviStone offers unrivalled design possibilities.

Aligned with our goals to continuously evolve and stay at the forefront of design innovation, we're pleased to announce the launch of three new Fusion patterns and one new ViviGraphix Gradiance pattern.

Our Fusion collection, as the name implies, features designs created by combining two or more pattern types.

Forms+Surfaces is delighted to introduce our most comprehensive Architectural Surfaces Catalog ever. Presenting our Surfaces and Systems in a stunning 112-page format, this piece is designed to inform, inspire, and help you specify the products you need to realize your creative vision.

While the print edition won’t be available until late March, we simply couldn’t wait to share.

It’s possible that no material on earth has quite the visual impact, beauty, or distinctiveness of stone. Stone offers depth, richness and solidity; a deep connection to our environment and ancestry.

Yet working with stone has its challenges.