In 2026, metal in lobby interiors isn't just sheets and profiles. 'Liquid Metal' technology allows for applying a thin layer of real metal onto surfaces of any complexity: from parametric curves to 3D panels. This gives designers complete freedom of form while preserving all metal properties: shine, cold touch, and noble patina. We examine how these seamless metallic 'skins' are created, why they're more durable than regular coatings, and how they transform a reception desk into a monolithic object from the future.
Cold Spraying: The Physics of the Process
Liquid Metal is a composite composition consisting of 95% metal powder (bronze, copper, brass, zinc) and a special polymer binder. The mixture is applied via spraying onto an MDF, plastic, or concrete base. After curing, the surface is hand-finished: ground, polished, and patinated if necessary. The result is indistinguishable from casting, yet the weight is dozens of times lower — critical for modern business centers.
Parametrics Without Boundaries: Form Dictates Metal
Flexibility and Brilliance
Traditional metalwork limits designers to flat sheets or welded seams. Liquid Metal removes these constraints. We can 'clothe' any streamlined reception in bronze without a single joint. In 2026, this allows for creating biomorphic desks that seem molten from a single piece of metal. Textured surfaces with fabric imprints, wood bark, or brand engraving become even more expressive thanks to the metallic shine depth.
