Great design is personal, and COLORIA gets that. The MCM Big Slab Board Series isn't a one-size-fits-all solution—it's a playground for creativity, with textures and colors that cater to diverse aesthetic visions. Let's dive into some of the most sought-after variants that are making waves in commercial design circles:
Travertine (Starry Green) – Where Nature Meets Night Sky
There's a reason Travertine (Starry Green) is a favorite among luxury hospitality designers. Its base of soft, earthy green is dotted with tiny, iridescent flecks that catch the light like distant stars—hence the "starry" moniker. Run your hand over its surface, and you'll feel the subtle, organic texture of natural travertine, minus the weight and porosity that plague traditional stone. It's a material that invites touch as much as it demands sight.
Perfect for high-end hotel lobbies or premium retail boutiques, Starry Green brings a sense of calm luxury. In a recent project—a five-star resort in Bali—the designers used 2400mm x 1200mm Starry Green slabs for the reception backdrop, pairing it with warm wood accents and soft lighting. The result? A space that feels both opulent and grounded, where guests immediately relax into the ambiance.
For commercial spaces that aim to project innovation and forward-thinking, Lunar Peak Silvery is the ultimate choice. This variant mimics the rugged, moon-like texture of mountain peaks, with a sleek silvery-gray hue that shifts with light. Up close, its surface reveals intricate, chiseled details—reminiscent of rock formations carved by time—while from a distance, it reads as a smooth, powerful expanse. It's a study in contrasts: rough yet refined, natural yet futuristic.
A tech company headquarters in Dubai recently opted for Lunar Peak Silvery for their main entrance facade. The 3-meter-tall slabs, installed vertically, create the illusion of a towering cliff face, symbolizing the brand's ambition and resilience. Paired with floor-to-ceiling glass, the panels reflect the desert sun by day and glow under LED lighting by night, making the building a landmark in the city's skyline.
Wave Panel – Fluidity in Solid Form
Static walls feel like missed opportunities in dynamic commercial spaces like shopping malls or convention centers. Wave Panel solves this by introducing movement into architecture. As the name suggests, its surface undulates in gentle, organic waves—subtle enough to maintain elegance, pronounced enough to create visual interest. The effect is mesmerizing: as visitors walk past, the light plays across the curves, making the wall feel alive.
A shopping center in Shanghai used Wave Panel in their food court, where the goal was to energize the space. The designers chose a neutral beige tone for the waves, offsetting them with bold red signage and warm pendant lights. The result? A space that feels bustling yet not overwhelming, where the walls themselves seem to dance with the energy of the crowd. It's a testament to how texture can influence mood in commercial environments.
While MCM Big Slabs excel in flat, expansive surfaces, COLORIA's flexible stone cladding panels (part of the broader MCM Flexible Stone range) take on the curves and contours that traditional rigid panels can't handle. Made with the same durable MCM core but with a thinner, more pliable structure, these panels can bend to radii as tight as 30cm—opening up a world of architectural possibilities, from curved atriums to cylindrical elevator shafts.
A performing arts center in Sydney recently showcased this flexibility by cladding their auditorium's curved walls with flexible stone panels in a warm travertine finish. The result is a space that feels intimate despite its size, with walls that wrap around the audience like a gentle embrace. And because the panels are lightweight, the architects were able to avoid reinforcing the curved structure—saving both time and cost during construction.