Wood-Cement Board Real Photos: COLORIA's Global Project Gallery (Europe, Asia, Middle East)

Paris, France: Café La Lune's Starry Makeover

Tucked into a quiet corner of Le Marais, Café La Lune had been a neighborhood staple for 30 years—until its owner, Sophie, decided it was time for a refresh. "We wanted to honor our history but feel new again," she says. "Not too trendy, not too stuck in the past." Enter COLORIA's wood-cement board, chosen for the café's facade. With its soft, natural wood grain and muted gray tone, it blends seamlessly with the area's 17th-century stone buildings, while its weather-resistant core laughs off Paris's rainy winters.

But the real showstopper? The outdoor patio's accent wall, clad in travertine (starry green) . "I saw a sample of it and immediately thought, 'That's our moon,'" Sophie recalls. The stone's deep green base is flecked with tiny, iridescent mineral deposits that catch the light like distant stars—especially magical during golden hour, when the setting sun turns the wall into a celestial canvas. "Our regulars now call it the 'green starry wall,'" she laughs. "Some even come just to take photos of their lattes in front of it."

Inside, the theme continues with fair-faced concrete floors—left intentionally unpolished for a raw, organic feel—and wooden tables that echo the warmth of the wood-cement board exterior. The result? A space that feels both familiar and fresh, where locals and tourists alike linger a little longer.

Milan, Italy: The Office That Blends Old and New

In Milan's design district, where modernity and tradition engage in a constant dance, a tech startup wanted an office that reflected their ethos: "Innovate, but never forget your roots." COLORIA's solution? A facade of wood-cement board, chosen for its durability and warm texture, paired with lunar peak silvery accents on the windowsills and entryway. "The wood-cement board grounds the building in the district's artisanal heritage," explains Marco, the project's lead architect, "while the lunar peak adds that futuristic spark the client craved."

Inside, open workspaces feature polished concrete floors and glass partitions, but the breakout areas steal the spotlight. Here, walls are lined with travertine (starry green) —a nod to Milan's love of natural stone—while the ceiling boasts a custom installation of suspended wood-cement board panels. "It's acoustic-friendly, too," Marco adds. "No more shouting over the printer." The client? Thrilled. "Our team collaborates better here," says Lucia, the startup's CEO. "The space feels alive, not just functional."

Tokyo, Japan: Kaze Restaurant's Zen Oasis

In Tokyo's Shibuya, where neon lights and crowds reign supreme, Kaze ("wind" in Japanese) restaurant set out to be a sanctuary. "We wanted a space that felt like a breath of fresh air," says Hiroshi, the restaurant's owner. COLORIA delivered with a design centered on lunar peak silvery —a material that shimmers like moonlight on water. Used for the sushi bar's feature wall, it reflects soft, diffused light, creating an almost meditative atmosphere even during peak dinner service.

The floors, made of polished concrete, keep the focus on the food and the view (large windows overlook a tiny, tranquil garden). But it's the private dining room that guests rave about: walls clad in wood-cement board with a rich, walnut-like finish, paired with travertine (starry blue) tabletops. "The blue travertine reminds me of the ocean," Hiroshi says. "It's calming, and it makes the sushi look even more vibrant."

Local critics have called Kaze "a masterclass in understated luxury," and Hiroshi attributes much of that to the materials. "COLORIA didn't just give us surfaces—they gave us a mood."

Seoul, South Korea: Retail Reimagined with Lunar Peak Golden

Seoul's Gangnam district is all about standing out, and that's exactly what a new luxury skincare brand wanted for their flagship store. "We needed to be bold, but not brash," says Ji-hyun, the brand's creative director. COLORIA's answer? A facade wrapped in lunar peak golden —a warm, metallic material that catches the sun by day and glows under streetlights by night. "It's like liquid gold," Ji-hyun says. "People stop and stare; some even think it's real metal."

Inside, the theme softens with wood-cement board walls (chosen for their tactile, almost velvety texture) and fair-faced concrete display shelves. The contrast—shiny gold exterior, warm wood interior—creates a journey: "From the excitement of the street to the calm of the product experience," Ji-hyun explains. Sales have spiked since the opening, and Ji-hyun credits the design: "Customers stay longer, touch the materials, ask questions. It's not just shopping—it's an event."

Dubai, UAE: Azure Sky Hotel's Oasis Lobby

Dubai does luxury like no other, and the Azure Sky Hotel wanted a lobby that lived up to the city's reputation—without feeling over-the-top. "We envisioned an oasis," says Fatima, the hotel's design director. "Something that feels grand but intimate, like stepping into a private garden." COLORIA delivered with a showstopping reception desk wrapped in travertine (starry green) , its iridescent flecks mimicking sunlight on palm leaves. Behind the desk, a wall of mcm flexible stone in ivory adds texture, while the floor—polished concrete with subtle aggregate—keeps the space grounded.

Upstairs, guest rooms feature wood-cement board headboards (chosen for their resistance to humidity) and lunar peak silvery accent walls. "Our guests love the little details," Fatima says. "A businessman from London told me the travertine desk made him feel 'like he was working in a greenhouse, not a hotel.' That's exactly the vibe we wanted."

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cultural Center Blends Past and Future

In Riyadh's emerging arts district, a new cultural center aims to celebrate Saudi heritage while embracing modernity. The result? A building that feels both ancient and futuristic, thanks in large part to COLORIA's materials. The exterior features mcm big slab board series in a warm sandstone hue—echoing the region's desert landscapes—paired with travertine (starry orange) accents that nod to traditional Najdi architecture's vibrant details.

Inside, the main hall is a triumph: a vaulted ceiling lined with wood-cement board panels (their natural texture evoking palm fronds) and walls of lunar peak black —a sleek, matte material that makes the center's art installations pop. "It's a conversation between old and new," says Abdul, the center's curator. "The materials tell that story without a single word."