Architect Paul Cournet's 'The Black Book' Explores 100 Black Material Samples

Summary

Architect Paul Cournet's 'The Black Book' is a comprehensive collection and study of 100 different black material samples, representing his obsession with the color black. The article highlights 10 of his favorite materials from the collection, which includes diverse substances like charcoal, lava stone, carbon fiber, coal, vegan leather, charred wood, recycled plastics, and 'the blackest black.' The book represents years of accumulation and investigation into how different materials express black as the 'ultimate color,' showcasing the aesthetic and material diversity of black across natural and manufactured substances.