25/09/2026
Neolith transforms the perception of space at ADN Fórum through the “SHIFT” installation
- Neolith takes part in ADN Fórum from September 24–27 at Plaza de Colón in Madrid with an installation created by architect and visual artist Alba de la Fuente.
- Neolith Pale Fossil, one of the new surfaces from “THE EDIT. A new material language,” plays a central role in a concept that explores transformation, perception, and the multiple possibilities contained within a single object.
Neolith takes part in a new edition of ADN Fórum with “SHIFT,” an installation created by architect and visual artist Alba de la Fuente that brings into physical space a reflection on how objects can transform and how we interact with them.
Inspired by a logic rooted in the digital creative process — iterating, modifying, and redefining a form to explore new possibilities — Alba de la Fuente turns this dynamic into a tangible experience through a central piece that can shift in both material and form before the visitor, challenging the idea of the object as something static.
An installation in constant transformation
At the center of the space, a solid, stone-like cube clad in Neolith becomes the starting point of the experience. With a subtle gesture, “SHIFT” activates an internal mechanism that completely transforms the piece: the cube unfolds into a pyramidal structure while simultaneously changing its materiality, revealing a soft surface upholstered in a Baroque-inspired textile.
The digital design of the textile is also by Alba de la Fuente, who developed this second skin to give the piece an entirely different identity in its new configuration.
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Within this setting, Neolith Pale Fossil takes on a leading role. Introduced as part of Neolith’s latest launch, “THE EDIT. A new material language,” the new surface extends across the flooring and becomes part of the transformable object itself, creating a visual continuity between the two and making the material an active part of the overall composition.
Its mineral character, subtle nuances, and serene expression contrast with the polished mirror-steel walls and the ceiling, designed as a continuous plane of backlit light. Together, these elements create an immersive environment in which reflections shift spatial references and amplify the changing geometries of the piece as it transforms.
The choice of Neolith Pale Fossil responds to both an aesthetic and conceptual purpose: against the constantly changing and reflective character of the space, the surface provides a calm material foundation that balances the composition while maintaining a recognizable presence throughout the experience.
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En este contexto, Neolith Pale Fossil ocupa un lugar protagonista. La nueva superficie, presentada como parte del último lanzamiento de Neolith, “THE EDIT. A new material language”, se extiende por el pavimento y forma parte del objeto transformable, estableciendo una continuidad visual que vincula ambos elementos y convierte el material en parte activa de la composición.
Su carácter mineral, la delicadeza de sus matices y la serenidad de su expresión contrastan con las paredes de acero pulido espejo y el techo concebido como una superficie continua de luz retroiluminada. Esta combinación construye un entorno inmersivo en el que los reflejos alteran las referencias espaciales y amplifican las diferentes geometrías de la pieza a medida que se transforma.
La elección de Neolith Pale Fossil responde así tanto a una dimensión estética como conceptual: frente al carácter cambiante y reflectante del espacio, la superficie aporta una base material serena que equilibra la composición y mantiene una presencia reconocible durante toda la experiencia.
Neolith Pale Fossil: a new code of expression
“SHIFT” also becomes one of the first creative settings in which to discover Neolith Pale Fossil, one of the new designs featured in “THE EDIT. A new material language,” Neolith’s latest proposal exploring material as a form of expression and as a tool for shaping spaces with identity.
Defined as The Code of Serenity, Pale Fossil interprets material through a calm and balanced aesthetic, with a presence that gains depth through texture and detail. In Alba de la Fuente’s installation, these qualities are placed within a dynamic context in which the same surface takes on new readings depending on the different states and perspectives of the piece.

This relationship creates a particularly relevant dialogue with “THE EDIT. A new material language”: a way of understanding material that goes beyond its surface condition and explores how texture, color, and perception can reshape our relationship with architecture.
With “SHIFT,” Alba de la Fuente presents an installation in which object, space, and transformation become part of a single narrative, while Neolith Pale Fossil provides the material dimension that gives continuity to the composition and offers a glimpse into one of the new expressions with which Neolith is opening a new chapter in its design vision.



