A SPACE TO EXPERIMENT

Crafting a new language of materials in the making, The ColourNext Lab is conceived as a space for material curiosity, experimentation and dialogue as a part of the Nilaya Anthology experience

- TEXT BY NAMRATA DEWANJEE

Surfaces shape the way spaces are experienced. The tactility of a material, the depth of a finish or the way a surface absorbs and reflects light can influence atmosphere, perception and emotion within a space. From hand-finished plaster to muted metallic sheens and textured stone, materiality becomes a sensory language that evolves with context and interaction. It is within this understanding that Asian Paints introduces the ColourNext Lab, a living laboratory for experimentation, dialogue and bespoke creation. Established in the philosophy of ColourNext, Asian Paints’ long-running forecast and research initiative, the Lab expands beyond the realm of colour to explore evolving possibilities in mater