A Copper Dawn at the Heart of Cape Town The reception desk at the “DAWN” restaurant in Cape Town’s CBD is a masterpiece of modern design and craftsmanship, brought to life by Numu Kitchens Pty Ltd. Crafted from Homapal’s Decorative Metal Copper Brush from their......
Today we step into an interior project built on two stylistic codes that mutually enhance each other: the elegant classicism of marble and the contemporary force of concrete, interpreted by the two Arpa décors from the VIS collection and Max On Top. The UMA HPL......
The perfect balance of contrasting elements, both visually and tactilely. Among Arpa’s latest innovations, Tuet is the first Deep Surface. By immersing oneself in the undulating waves of this unique design, light transforms each furnishing scene, creating an evocative composition characterized by interplay between dark......
Every day is AN EXTRAORDINARY DAY This is just an ordinary day made of common gestures, brief contacts, sudden fragments of light.Life is made of instants that fill your time.Life is made of surfaces that fill your space.Living through your moments, FENIX is with you along......
Navigating with style and functionality The Italian yacht manufacturer Absolute proposes the Navetta64 model designed with Arpa high quality surfaces. In a mix of marble and wood décors, the yacht’s interiors allow a stylish floating trip where the combination of elegant aesthetics and functional materials......
Arpa Industriale and FENIX materials’ distinctive technological features were once again on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Part of the When Nature Blooms installation, along with Formica, Homapal, Getacore, Westag Türen and X-KIN, the project is on exhibit at Villa Casa Bianca as......
Beauty in nature is achieved in a perfect combination of refined and raw material. Reflecting this balance, the union between two surfaces of different appearance and tactility animate the elegance of a kitchen made of contrasts. The roughness of grey concrete background in the Arpa®......
A colour palette that draws on earth nuances guides the texture path of an island kitchen with refined details. Combining the table and the sink area in a multifaceted composition, the island builds a set of different shades and finishes. From the surface of the......
With its over 400 decors, Arpa Industriale brought to by Max on Top, offers plenty of choice to design your residential or commercial environment. Over the last few years, architects and designers have particularly appreciated its high quality surfaces to create multiple table models. Discover......
10 facts about the innovative materials for interior design In 2013, Arpa Industriale created a new material. Evolving over time, a whole new family of materials came to life. Drawing inspiration from the Phoenix’s legend and its ability to infinitely regenerate, FENIX marked the beginning......
By Marcia MargoliusMarcia Loves IT: View article Gone are the days of kitsch and colourful kitchens with finishes that are long since dated! The world of interiors keeps evolving and thankfully, the latest innovations in High-Pressure Laminates (HPL) mean it is now considered to be......
The call to become environmentally friendly and to live sustainably has been echoing through society for some time now. Sustainability is about creating durable products and materials that stand the test of time. Staying true to these values, Arpa Industriale® has taken action......
FENIX® is an innovative interior design product, brought to SA by MAX ON TOP®. FENIX® combines elegant aesthetic solutions with state-of-the-art technological performance. FENIX® surfaces make contemporary interior design stand out against its traditional counterpart and appeal to those looking to modernise their interior......
FENIX® is a timeless decorative surface, designed to stimulate the creativity of Interior Designers and Architects for their never-ending design stories. FENIX® is an innovative interior design product, created by Arpa Industriale that combines elegant aesthetic solutions with state-of-the-art technological performance. It is suitable......
Max On Top’s High-Pressure Laminates, designed by Arpa Industrial, have all the style and quality of a ‘made-in Italy’ product. In the interior design industry, Max On Top’s High-Pressure Laminates or HPL’s are considered to be the most efficient, durable, and cost-effective materials that give customers endless design choices......
Italy has been at the vanguard of design for well over a century. When we think of Italy, we think — timelessness, sophistication and quality. This is no exception when it comes to FENIX® surfaces. FENIX®, the innovative materials from Italian company, Arpa Industriale and......
In just over 50 years, solid surfacing has taken off as a remarkably popular and enduring building material for both interior and exterior applications. In the past, solid surfaces have been most frequently used to create beautifully seamless countertop installations; more recently, however, architects have......
FENIX® are redefining functionality and beauty with its low light surfaces reflectivity, thermal-healing and anti-fingerprint qualities. Designers today are combining the subtle, sleek, super-matte FENIX® surface with materials that have plenty of personality like raw wood, marble, and even liquid metal in a single room.......
The Trespa®️ Meteon®️ Lumen panels creatively manipulate natural light. These panels allows architects greater design freedom by playing with light reflections on façades. Light can be reflected, refracted, enhanced or muted to add movement and depth to a building. The range is available in three......
As a premium exterior wall cladding material, Trespa® Meteon® high-pressure compact laminate (HPL) strikes a perfect balance between aesthetics and durability. Trespa® Meteon® cladding panels are a favorite among designers and architects as it brings compelling aesthetic and nearly limitless design possibilities with various colours......
Work Surfaces are crucial areas in health care, scientific, industrial, and public buildings sectors. These industries must maintain excellent hygiene and selecting countertops that do not shelter or spread harmful microbes is imperative. Infections from certain bacteria can lead to ill health and have long......
As we approach the #new normal, the need for precautionary measures is clear, but does not mean having to compromise on design. Minimizing the spread of germs is everyone’s priority and is a global initiative. Non-porous, hygienic surfacing materials provide the first line of defense......
Max on Top® are the proud distributors of Avonite® Solid Surfacing in Southern Africa. A pioneer in solid surfacing, Avonite Surfaces® was the first to introduce a vibrant spectrum of colors at a time when the industry consisted of only pale neutrals. For more than......
Max on Top is constantly striving to evolve with changing times to offer a range of modern and unique surfaces that answers today’s most demanding applications, especially where hygiene, safety and the avoidance of contamination is crucial. Although all of Max on Top’s products are......
Max on Top is taking the outbreak of the Coronavirus (“COVID 19”) very seriously and we are prepared for variations of its possible impact. In his latest address to the nation, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision to implement a nationwide lockdown for 21 days with......
The move from gloss to matte surfaces is now being seen all over the world from retail to the hospitality sector and domestic installations. Subtle and understated, matt is a beautiful finish choice for all areas from kitchens to retail spaces and can work well......
With the holidays around the corner, it’s important for all Italophiles to know how to say Merry Christmas in Italian. So pay close attention and learn why Max on Top adores being part of an Italian family tradition and design ethos… Italian design is a......
Max on Top’s recent inclusion into the Arpa Industriale stable has given them access to more than 60 years of experience. In 2020, you will see some of Arpa’s new decors and finishes and how they have harnessed the natural environment into its products, taking......
Max on Top is proud to be the main sponsor of the 2019 Cape Institute for Architecture Awards being held in Hout Street, Cape Town on the 2nd of October. Architecture is the most visible and public of the arts. An important function of the......
AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH LEADING DECORATIVE SURFACE AND POWER SOLUTION BRANDS, MAX ON TOP AND POWERLOGIC The last decade has seen dramatic changes taking place in the digital landscape. These changes affect consumers’ daily lives in every way thinkable and even affects the way they......