Materials are a central design element in interior architecture. They shape atmosphere, structure, and the overall perception of a space – and often determine whether a concept convinces. Especially in early planning phases, it is crucial to make ideas visible quickly, compare variants, and further develop design concepts.
The pCon.planner web supports exactly these steps directly in the browser. From neutral colors and materials for early concepts to real manufacturer materials for detailed planning, the tool helps interior designers and architects refine their projects step by step.
Neutral materials and colors for early design phases
In pCon.planner web, walls, floors, and ceilings can be assigned colors and neutral materials directly via the properties. Interior and exterior wall sides can be designed separately, allowing different spatial effects to be tested in a targeted way. In addition to freely definable colors, various material categories are available, such as wallpapers, wall finishes, wood, tiles, or stone. For flooring materials like parquet or tiles, the rotation angle represents the laying pattern realistically.
The benefit of this neutral approach: spaces can be visually enhanced quickly, concepts can be discussed and refined, and design ideas can evolve without being tied to specific manufacturers. This creates creative freedom and supports a clear, concept-driven design process.
pCon.catalog: using real manufacturer materials with confidence
As soon as a design becomes more concrete, working with real materials plays a key role. The pCon.catalog is a platform-independent portal for manufacturer data and materials and can be opened directly in the pCon.planner web. Materials can be found either by browsing categories or by searching for specific manufacturers and collections. Each material comes with additional information, such as collection details and manufacturer context.
A major advantage in everyday project work is the use of favorites and lists. Materials can be saved across projects and quickly retrieved later – regardless of whether you are working in the browser or in another pCon application. This makes it easy to prepare, collect, and apply materials in a structured way.
Transparency is also maintained throughout the planning process: with a simple mouseover, you can see which material is used on a surface. One click takes you directly back to the pCon.catalog, where you can reapply the material or explore alternatives from the same collection.
The result is an efficient workflow from initial concept to manufacturer-specific detailing – without media breaks and entirely in the browser.
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