Originis Elan: The Next-Generation Stainless-Steel Countertop Created to Embody Refined Beauty and Durability

Introduction: The Value of Preserving Beauty beyond Time and Environment

Metals can feel cold at times, powerful at others and evoke a sacred stillness.

Among such metals, we would like to present the duplex stainless steel Originis Elan.

Its appeal lies in the ‘permanence of dignified beauty’, owing to its high durability maintained even in harsh environments such as high humidity and salt from sea breezes and refined lines of light that that elegantly envelope its strength.

We would like to introduce the performance, design and practicality of the stainless-steel countertop Originis Elan, created using our special polishing technique called “Primordal Grinding“, together with actual corrosion resistance test data.

True Performance Proven by Corrosion Resistance Data

In 2025, during the rigorous corrosion resistance test “JIS K 5600-7-9 CCT60 Cycle Test” conducted by a third-party organization, “Originis Elan” recorded results showing minimal red rust and pitting.

This result was achieved while distinct red rust was formed on standard SUS304 (with 2B finish or hairline finish).

60-Cycle Test Details:

– Saltwater spraying (5% NaCl, 35°C, 2 hours)

– Drying (60°C, 30% RH, 4 hours)

– Humidifying (50°C, 95%RH, 2 hours)

Only Originis Elan achieved this result without maintenance, maintaining both its appearance and luster under 60 cycles of repeated harsh conditions.

Its durability was proven reliable even for professional use.

Table 1     Corrosion Test Results

Achieving both Excellent Design and Performance ── The Structural Beauty of Originis Elan

The defining feature of Originis Elan lies in its form, which achieves both robustness and lightness.

It utilizes SUS329J1 (duplex stainless steel) as its material. Compared to standard SUS304, this boasts approximately twice the strength and overwhelming resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking.

Furthermore, through our proprietary polishing process ‘Primordal Grinding’, it possesses a visually serene yet powerful beauty like the followings:

– The “Golden Ratio Stripe” that diffuses light

– A “Matte Shine” that reflects the surrounding space like a mirror

This design is not mere “decoration.” The very process of suppressing thermal distortion and oxidation during polishing while maximizing the growth of the corrosion-resistant coating is what creates its beauty.

Furniture, Kitchens, Interior & Exterior Finishes — Metallic Beauty that Serves as the Core of Space

Originis Elan is used for the following applications:

◎ Stainless-steel kitchens

Proposed for its heat resistance and ease of cleaning, combining luxury with practicality.

◎ Furniture with metal tops

Recommended for modern dining and lounge tables.

Elan’s strength lies in preventing warping, being lightweight, and allowing for simple construction.

◎ Exterior walls and interior panels

Demonstrates high corrosion resistance even in coastal architecture, creating beautiful shadows and highlights through contrast with interior lighting.

Summary

Originis Elan is not merely a stainless-steel countertop; it is a decorative stainless steel crafted to embody the “beauty of materials” that transcends time and space.

We hope this material, combining durability, lightness, and design appeal, will serve as a starting point for expanding your design freedom.

Originis Elan samples require assembly. Upon request, we will introduce and propose this product to you. Alternatively, you can see it at our sample station in Tokyo, Japan.

We offer metal countertops that remain beautiful and functional for 10 years, 20 years, and beyond.