2021 NIGHTINGALE AWARDS WINNER PROFILE: KWALU METALLICS THAT AREN'T METAL? Gold Award in Surfacing Materials & Finishes As the market shifts away from potentially porous wood surfaces, especially in healthcare, designers are pivoting to more metal aesthetics. The addition of Kwalu's metallic surfaces underscores our strong history and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Unlike metal, these new surfaces will never rust regardless of the harshness of the environment or the cleaning chemicals used. Kwalu combined its patented joint construction and its proprietary solid surface technology with a new metal formula to develop a solution that delivers a full spectrum of surface selections for designers. Contributions to this special advertising section have not been reviewed by the Healthcare Design editors. 34 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 / SUPPLEMENT TO HEALTHCARE DESIGN