We’ve enjoyed sharing our image library with you. Here is a recap of the main color ranges we explored: 1. Green onyx panels 2. Red onyx panels 3. Honey onyx panels 4. White onyx panels For everything in between, there’s always alternative stone types (such as blue marble), color filters, and man-made agglomerates to achieve […]
Read moreSo Cool: White Onyx Admittedly, sometimes when clients request white onyx slabs that have little to no color or texture, we wonder “why don’t you just paint the wall white or use an acrylic surface?“. But there’s something to be said for a sleek white slab that has cloudy layers that drift beneath the surface […]
Read moreHoney onyx is easily the most popular stone for interior backlit features. And when most designers use the term “honey onyx”, they are referring to a very typical stone as shown below: Did you know that yellow and gold onyx is available in many variations? From cloudlike formations to strong linear veining, honey onyx stone […]
Read moreAs we continue to spark your imaginations with stone slab images from our photo library, today we explore backlit red onyx. From pale pinks interlaced with ivory to blood red interspersed with clear crystal, red onyx is the most ephemeral stone. On the softer side, pink and peach toned clouds float among ivory, giving the […]
Read moreFor many, the word “onyx” evokes images of shiny black beads embedded in jewelry. Yet as interesting as light-up gemstone necklaces sound, GPI Design creates features with a different sort of onyx, a sort of “jewelry for your walls”. The world of onyx natural stone is a large one, filled with many colors, banding, and […]
Read moreOne of the most popular acronyms in the lighting design world and around the GPI Design office is “LED”. So what does it stand for, and how do LEDs work? While not an exhaustive investigation, this blog post will give you a primer on LED lighting technology and how LEDs work. An LED, or Light […]
Read moreThe last post on “Beneath the Surface” discussed some of the challenges that flat LED panels pose when used for backlighting applications. This post addresses each point in the other post with a design-driven solution. Anything we’re missing? Leave a comment and we will address it with another blog post! 1. Hot spots Answer: Depending […]
Read moreFlat LED panels are new technology, and if you’re a designer or architect you are probably aware of a handful of manufacturers that produce these products. And while many of the physical characteristics of LED panels are the same across the board, the majority of manufacturers lack the expertise to implement the panels with actual […]
Read moreAs an integrated engineering, design, and supply firm, we frequently work with suppliers, engineers, designers, and architects to provide our unique backlit onyx features. One topic that seems to be shrouded in mystery is the topic of fire safety and fire requirements. Terms are frequently confused or misused, and data is often difficult to find […]
Read moreLooking for an alternative to glass or stone for a translucent wall feature? If the application is suitable, you should consider using acrylic products. Not the paint, but rather sheet acrylic. Acrylic is stronger, more scratch resistant, and lighter than glass. It comes in an almost infinite variety of colors and textures, and has stunning […]
Read moreThank you to all those who visited the GPI Design/Marlite booth at Neocon 2010 in Chicago. Aside from getting many project leads, it was truly rewarding to see the excitement and positive feedback from those who are just learning about us for the first time. Some memorable quotes from our booth visitors: “I’ve been walking […]
Read moreProject Update: LED Light Panels at AED Idea Center Installed, Glass Panels Evenly Backlit Backlit Glass Columns by GPI | AED Idea Center | Washington, D.C. Architect: Studio 27 Architecture Lighting Designer: MCLA Application: Backlit frosted glass at eight columns Products: GPI Infuse™ Flat-Lite™ LED Panels at 3500K lighting temperature Integration: Diffuser films to hide lamp […]
Read more“Delicate”, “soaring”, “sparkling”, “translucent”… when it comes to building materials, natural granite doesn’t typically produce such evocative descriptions. Think “granite” and most designers recall images of residential countertops, traditional lobby floors, historical stone monuments, and heavy building foundations. Associated with durability, heaviness, and traditional forms, granite is found in the palette of traditional architects and […]
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