There's a reason why materials like iron, stone, and wood have accompanied architecture and human design since the dawn of history. They are materials that breathe, change, and respond to their environment. Unlike synthetic materials that look their best the day they're purchased and only weather away since then, natural, rough materials develop a "patina" - that's why A beautiful layer of time. A wooden table that gets scratches from life at home, or an iron utensil that darkens over the years, are objects that grow old with us. Choosing these materials is a statement of connection to nature and the truth of the material.
Karen Shadrin The Materials That Write a Story: Why Do We Always Return to Iron, Stone, and Wood?
