Many people go to high-end consumption places or high-end villas and see very eye-catching translucent stone finishes, which are beautiful and bring a strong atmosphere to the space.

Translucent stone used in bar counters

Translucent stone has the unique characteristics of crystal clearness, coupled with gorgeous and pleasing diversified colors, which cleverly transforms the monotonous and boring plane into a three-dimensional visual art. Various patterns are like flowing clouds and water, graceful and elegant, smooth and beautiful, beautiful, permanent, and have a transparent and translucent texture. Therefore, it has been widely used in the domestic and foreign architectural decoration industry.

Translucent stone can be used for wall decoration, ceiling ceiling, translucent background wall, special-shaped lighting, translucent ceiling, translucent bar, translucent floor, translucent column, translucent lamp column, and various translucent tabletops and translucent artworks, ornaments, etc.

Translucent bar counter decorated with translucent stone

1. So what are the types of these translucent stones?

At present, the translucent stones on the market are mainly natural stones and artificial stones. The essential difference between the two is that natural stone is naturally formed, mainly jade, semi-precious stones, and ultra-thin stones. Artificial translucent stone is a composite material made of polymer materials. Judging from the appearance, it is difficult for ordinary consumers to see the difference between artificial translucent stone and natural translucent stone.

2. Main raw materials and process points of translucent stone

①Translucent natural stone varieties: generally jade, semi-precious stones, and ultra-thin stones (ordinary marble has a certain translucent effect as long as it is thin enough).

Stone varieties, such as: rosin jade, white marble, imported jade, and luxury stone with crystals.

②Synthetic stone: artificial synthetic stone contains a certain proportion of resin in its formula. According to the synthetic stone process, only translucent marble rice, translucent resin and light-colored pigments are needed to produce translucent synthetic stone slabs, which has more competitive advantages than natural stone in terms of mass production capacity.

③Key points of technology: The cutting and installation methods of translucent stone are similar to those of general stone and glass. It can be bonded, framed, drilled, etc. It should be noted that because translucent stone itself has the characteristic of controllable light transmittance, the requirements for light source are not high. Generally, fluorescent tubes or LED light sources can be used, but in order to make the surface light source uniform, the light source needs to be kept at a distance of more than 15cm from the surface.

Pool decorated with translucent stone

At present, when people pay attention to life experience, decoration is no longer a simple wall painting and floor laying, but more attention is paid to the creation of atmosphere, that is, to create a certain feeling that people can’t forget at first sight, and it is best to be lingering in their dreams~

Translucent stone has very good effects in different styles, layouts, and characteristic spaces. Artistic lighting (or natural light) shines through the inside of the stone, fully showing the texture, color and texture of natural stone, enhancing the visual effect of stone, and is softer and more natural than direct lighting.

3. Application Cases

Casa de la Cantera
Design: Ramón Esteve Estudio
Location: Spain

Casa de la Cantera is located on the top of a hillside in Valencia, Spain. The handrail-free staircase on the first floor is separated by a piece of transparent glass. The cantilevered staircase steps are made of translucent stone. The glowing staircase is more dazzling than the crystal chandelier when you enter the door. The marble in the living room background is the same as the staircase, which is also a glowing jade, giving the white minimalist style an unusual feeling.

Beverly Hills

Design: Roman James

Location: Beverly Hills

The total area of ​​this villa is more than 1,800 square meters. The exterior is basically made of marble and glass. The classic black and white design is simple yet exquisite. The dining table is decorated with translucent stone, and the dining chair is specially designed to look like a tree stump. The smoothness and roughness form a strong contrast, which makes people sigh at the magic of nature.

New York antique dealer’s home
Design: John Pawson
Location: Manhattan

This is a top-floor apartment. A large area of ​​the wall is painted with white latex paint. The two-layer partition is made of closed translucent jade, which complements the white wall.

Huahao Yalongfu Sales Office, Sanya, China
Design: Benze Design
Location: Sanya, China

In the grand and solemn space, the space is symmetrical on the left and right. The reception desk on the right is quietly placed, and the jade background wall behind it exudes a radiant glow in warmth, attracting viewers to step into the next space.

Suzhou and Zhejiang Hui 1933 Store, Shanghai, China
Design: JWDA
Location: Shanghai, China

Fire is the design inspiration. Its masculine energy dissipates and invigorates the original gloomy and solemnity of the building, and creates a strong atmosphere of the Chinese restaurant. The entrance space of the restaurant is made of translucent stone, which is covered with beautiful flame patterns, leading people into the restaurant like a time tunnel, strengthening the ritual and drama of the entrance.