.@larchitects.sg has completed In A Park, a renovation of a three-bedroom apartment in the north-east of Singapore. The project was designed for a horticulturist whose growing plant collection no longer fitted the existing layout. The intervention focuses on spatial reorganisation and the reuse of a locally discontinued brick typology. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiophilicDesign #BrickArchitecture #MaterialReuse #CircularDesign #ResidentialRenovation #InteriorArchitecture #SustainableDesign #AdaptiveReuse

Material of the day: Seaweed Dyed Woolen Carpet 🌊🌿 Developed by @zee.fier, this wall-to-wall carpet combines high-quality wool yarns with a proprietary dye technology made entirely from seaweed. The biobased pigments are derived from renewable marine resources and create rich, nuanced tones with subtle variations that reflect their natural origin. The 100% wool base ensures durability, resilience and acoustic comfort, while the seaweed-based dyes are free from synthetic colourants and heavy metals. Designed to run on existing industrial dyeing equipment, the process reduces reliance on fossil-based dye chemistries while meeting industry standards for performance and colour fastness. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/material/seaweed-dyed-woolen-carpet/ 👉 Discover this material and many more at MaterialDistrict Utrecht 📍 Werkspoorkathedraal, Utrecht 📅 4–6 March 2026 🎟️ Get your ticket now: https://utrecht.materialdistrict.com/visit/tickets/ #MaterialoftheDay #Material #SeaweedDyedCarpet #Zeefier #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableInteriors #MaterialDistrict #MDUtrecht

Spalted wood, known for its fine black veining, was once a rare and unpredictable forest find. Today, Swiss company Koster AG Holzwelten and research institute @empa_materials_science produce this distinctive timber through a controlled, scalable process. The result is Myrai — a bio-enhanced wood material that offers architects, interior designers and product designers a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SpaltedWood #BioBasedMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #WoodDesign #InteriorArchitecture #ArchitectureMaterials #ProductDesign #LocalMaterials

Additive manufacturing continues to influence footwear design. The Udon sneaker by @icakostikabrand, produced through @zellerfeld 's 3D printing platform, shows how designers can rethink construction methods. The company prints the shoe as one continuous piece. Traditional footwear usually combines multiple materials with glue and stitching. In contrast, this design integrates structure, flexibility and fit directly into a single digital model. The printing process creates the final form without separate assembly steps. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrintedFootwear #AdditiveManufacturing #MonoMaterial #CircularDesign #SustainableDesign #FootwearInnovation #DigitalFabrication #MassCustomisation

Material of the day: ExCinere® Volcanic Ash–Glazed Porcelain Tiles 🌋 Developed by @dzekdzekdzek in collaboration with @formafantasma, ExCinere® combines a dense porcelain base with glazes made from volcanic ash. During firing, the mineral composition of the ash reacts to create subtle variations in colour, texture and surface depth, giving each tile a naturally expressive character. The vitrified porcelain body ensures durability, low water absorption and resistance to wear, moisture and frost, making the tiles suitable for floors, walls and façades. ExCinere® demonstrates how geological material can be translated into a contemporary architectural surface while meeting modern performance standards. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com 👉 Discover this material and many more at MaterialDistrict Utrecht 📍 Werkspoorkathedraal, Utrecht 📅 4–6 March 2026 🎟️ Get your ticket now via link in bio #MaterialoftheDay #Material #ExCinere #Dzek #Formafantasma #Ceramics #ArchitecturalMaterials #MaterialDistrict #MDUtrecht

Homogeneous vinyl flooring is widely used in healthcare, education and public buildings because it offers durability, hygiene and easy maintenance. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) forms the core of this flooring type. With Sphera Elite b+, @ForboFlooring introduces a version that incorporates biocircular PVC, while also updating the Sphera Element and Sphera Energetic collections. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BiocircularVinyl #SustainableFlooring #CircularMaterials #LowCarbonDesign #HomogeneousVinyl #HealthcareDesign #InteriorArchitecture

In central Ukraine, @yod.group has completed Under The Reed Roof Guesthouses, a hospitality project shaped by material choice. The design combines a renewable reed roof, timber detailing, full-height glazing and low-energy climate systems. As a result, the project offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Ukrainian hata-mazanka. Rather than copying historic forms, the architects focused on core material principles. They reinterpreted thatch, plaster and wood in a transparent and minimalist structure. In doing so, they created guesthouses that connect vernacular building traditions with modern hospitality design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #ReedArchitecture #ThatchedRoof #BiobasedMaterials #TimberArchitecture #SustainableArchitecture #EcoMinimalism #VernacularDesign #HospitalityDesign #MaterialInnovation #YODGroup

This project explores the adaptability of traditional Indian dye plants in the Cognac region of France to examine their climate resilience and ecological benefits. Traditional Indian natural dyes by @parmeetkaurtesson / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Dyes #Textile #FashionDesign #NaturalDye #BiobasedMaterials