ECOART expands cork paving in South Korean public spaces

ECOART Landscape is expanding the use of cork-based paving across walking paths, parks and recreational areas in South Korea. The company says the material is designed for outdoor durability and drainage, while its project list now includes Seoul Children’s Grand Park and Gyeongui Line Forest Park.

Why it matters: - Cork-based paving gives landscape builders an alternative surface material for public outdoor spaces. - ECOART Landscape’s work shows how a material best known for stoppers, flooring and insulation can be adapted for pedestrian areas and recreational sites. - The approach could matter for parks and walking paths that need both traction and water drainage.

What happened: - ECOART Landscape Co., Ltd. has been using its ECOCORK product line in landscape construction projects across South Korea. - The company has applied cork-based paving to public spaces including Seoul Children’s Grand Park and Gyeongui Line Forest Park. - ECOART Landscape also lists other parks, walking paths and outdoor facilities in its project portfolio.

The details: - The company processes cork chips and uses a binder during installation for outdoor use. - ECOART Landscape says the processing method is meant to improve adhesion between the cork material and the binder and reduce separation during use. - ECOCORK paving has a reported permeability coefficient of at least 5.4 mm/s based on the company’s testing information. - ECOART Landscape was established in 2009 and works in landscape construction, landscape facilities, design, manufacturing and installation. - The company also develops and supplies cork-based materials under the ECOCORK name. - ECOART Landscape registered a Korean patent related to cork flooring material technology in 2023. - The company obtained Korean KS certification for ECOCORK in 2024.

Between the lines: - ECOART Landscape is trying to standardize cork paving so it can move beyond niche use and into broader public infrastructure. - The patent and certification suggest the company is positioning ECOCORK as a formalized building material, not just a one-off design option. - The focus on drainage and adhesion points to the main technical hurdles for outdoor surfaces.

What's next: - ECOART Landscape says it will continue applying cork-based materials to landscape projects in Korea. - The company is also documenting how the material performs in different outdoor environments. - Further adoption will likely depend on how the material holds up across weather, foot traffic and long-term maintenance needs.