Specification & trade consultation
Specify Archetypes for Your Architectural Project
Connect directly with our master craftsmen, foundry directors and specification team in Copenhagen, Kyoto and Brooklyn for custom finishes, CAD integration and worldwide crating.
24 hrs
Spec response
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Global studios
50 yrs
Serial registry
Global studios & foundries
Global Studios & Foundries
Physical appointments are welcomed for accredited architectural firms and private acquisition previews.
Copenhagen Atelier
Kronprinsessegade 42, 1306 København K, Denmark. The central gallery for full-scale masterworks and material finishes.
Kyoto Joinery Hub
Nakagyo-ku, Enpukujicho 332, Kyoto 604-0932, Japan. Timber curation, joinery prototypes and dry-fit assembly.
Brooklyn Trade Studio
Industry City, 68 34th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232. North American specification, crating and archival spares.
Trade & specification protocol
A Closed Registry for Accredited Practices
Kinetic / Forma maintains a registry for licensed architects, interior preservationists and commercial specifiers. Our engineering atelier acts as an extension of your practice.
Direct line
Reach us directly.
Priority specification scheduling is afforded to ongoing commercial developments and certified AIA / RIBA practices.
Specification service
Documents, Samples & Serial Records
A complete technical envelope accompanies every archetype, from parametric files to lifetime parts fabrication.
3D CAD / Revit BIM in 24 Hours
Parametric models, high-resolution textures and verified mounting details dispatched after inquiry confirmation.
Curated Physical Material Sample Boxes
Wax-cast bronze, kiln-dried hinoki, honed Roman travertine and vegetable-tanned bridle leather swatches.
50-Year Serial Number Registry
Every artefact is inscribed with an archive code ensuring lifetime parts fabrication and provenance certification.
The Kronprinsessegade atelier
A Full-Scale Material Library in Copenhagen
Our central gallery houses physical masterworks, cast bronze samples at every patina stage and raw joined timber elements. The acoustic vault lets specifiers test finishes under 2700K, 3000K and 4000K illumination.
- Acoustic vault
- Three colour temperatures
- Hardware archive
- Hinges, pulls & anchors
- Logistics bay
- Private crating inspections
Frequently addressed protocol
Lead Times, Standards & Documentation
Essential clarifications on manufacturing cycles, engineering standards, architectural files and legacy preservation.
What lead times apply for standard catalogue archetypes versus custom commissions?
Standard Permanent Collection archetypes maintain an 8 to 12-week fabrication cycle at our Kyoto and Copenhagen studios. Bespoke length extensions, custom cast patinas or unique stone slab selections require 14 to 18 weeks, inclusive of 3D CAD sign-off and foundry casting verification.
Can fixtures and furniture be customised for commercial and hospitality projects?
Yes. All architectural lighting is certified to UL, CE and PSE commercial standards. For high-traffic hospitality venues, our foundry team reinforces internal steel sub-frames and applies invisible micro-crystalline ceramic coatings to protect raw bronze and unlacquered brass without sacrificing tactile authenticity.
How does the 50-Year Repairability Guarantee and spare parts service operate?
Every piece is stamped with an archival alphanumeric serial registry. We archive exact manufacturing moulds, joinery jigs and hardware blueprints in perpetuity. In the event of renovation, transit damage or reconfiguration, our Brooklyn and Kyoto facilities cast replacement parts to the original heat-treat specification.
Are Revit, BIM and IES photometric files available for immediate download?
Accredited specifiers with verified trade inscriptions obtain access to our cloud vault containing native Autodesk Revit files, IFC, Rhino 3DM and high-precision IES photometric data measured by calibrated goniophotometer. Submitting the trade inscription activates credentials within one business day.
Build with objects that outlast the project.
Open a trade file and our specification desk will assemble the full technical envelope.