Alicrite: the birth of a brand and material blending research, design, and engineering by Studio Tavazzani
The Alicrite brand is one of the most emblematic examples of the integration of research and development, market insight, and technological innovation, the result of the advanced project work of Studio Tavazzani, long engaged in hybridizing material science, architecture, and industrial production.
Created to meet the needs of the company Sintetica, Alicrite is an acrylic material enriched with mineral fillers, engineered to enhance its physical, aesthetic, and functional properties. It is the result of extensive R&D by Studio Tavazzani to meet the demands of an evolving market. The goal? A material that is lightweight, strong, large-format, and economically efficient.
As highlighted in Archiproducts and Infobuild, Alicrite features large slabs with very thin calibrated thickness, reducing both weight and cost while ensuring a contemporary look and long-lasting performance. This makes it ideal for architectural cladding, furniture, lighting, and interior design, as confirmed by references on Living – Corriere della Sera and IDF Design.
A key innovation is the ability to combine Alicrite in sandwich panels with aluminum honeycomb cores, a solution engineered by Studio Tavazzani that has allowed the use of the material in large-scale architectural works, maintaining structural lightness and form adaptability, even on curved surfaces. A notable example is the Roma Tiburtina High-Speed Train Station, the iconic “bridge” project by ABD Studio and Studio Nemesi, where Alicrite was used for interior cladding thanks to its customized engineering and versatility (Il Sole 24 Ore).
Lastly, in the Alicrite String variant, the brand further expands its material expressiveness by incorporating three-dimensional textures and embedded fibers, demonstrating Studio Tavazzani’s ongoing commitment to material experimentation.
Alicrite is more than just a material: it is a strategic branding, design, and applied innovation project, developed to respond to specific industrial needs and now standing as a symbol of how applied research can create real value for the market and architecture.
