Large-scale 3D printing is moving beyond prototyping and into architectural applications such as façades, screens and temporary structures. A project in Ibiza shows how parametric design and additive manufacturing can support flexible façade systems for existing buildings, while offering visual variation and efficient production. For the 2025 summer season, three different façade configurations were developed for the exterior of the Pacha Ibiza nightclub. @gola.studio designed the façades, while Italian 3D printing specialist @3dwasp produced the elements. Instead of changing the permanent structure, the project added removable façade layers that could be exchanged throughout the season. This approach reflects a wider interest in adaptable architecture, especially in hospitality and event-driven environments. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3Dprinting #Architecture #FacadeDesign #ParametricDesign #DigitalFabrication #ModularArchitecture #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation

This coated textile is made from Champagne chalk with a flax backing material. NUVI Creta by @nuvi.earth / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Textiles #BiobasedMaterials #NaturalMaterials #InteriorDesign #FashionDesign #ProductDesign #LeatherAlternative

Recycling garments made from mixed fibres has long been a challenge for the fashion and textile industry. Many stretch fabrics, including lingerie, swimwear and sportswear, combine nylon with elastane. These blends make recycling difficult with existing technologies. As a result, many of these garments still end up in landfill or are incinerated. A recent collaboration between @radicigroup, @lycrabrand and the lingerie brand @triumphlingerie shows that this situation can change. Together, the partners have developed a closed-loop recycling process that recovers both nylon and elastane from mixed-fibre textiles. The project resulted in a prototype lingerie set made entirely from recycled materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #TextileRecycling #SustainableMaterials #FashionInnovation #MaterialInnovation #CircularEconomy #RecycledTextiles #DesignForCircularity

.@forte3dinstruments, a US company working with advanced 3D printing, has launched what it calls the first fully 3D-printed carbon fibre cello and violin. The instruments show how digital fabrication and lightweight composites can change the way we design products. Their material qualities make them interesting not only for musicians, but also for product designers, acoustic specialists, architects and mobility designers. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #3DPrinting #CarbonFibre #DesignTechnology #SustainableDesign #ProductDesign #AcousticDesign #AdvancedMaterials #DigitalFabrication

Fibre panels made entirely from recycled organic residual material. SAM panels by SAM Panels / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #BoardMaterials #WasteBasedMaterials

With the Tomorrow XX technology programme, @mercedesbenz outlines a long-term research and development framework focused on reducing the environmental impact of vehicle components and materials. Unlike earlier XX initiatives that addressed specific performance goals, Tomorrow XX spans the company’s entire product portfolio and considers the full material lifecycle, from early design decisions to end-of-life recovery. The programme applies principles such as Design for Environment and Design for Circularity, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, lower the use of primary raw materials and increase recyclability. Working with suppliers, research institutions and start-ups, Mercedes-Benz has identified more than forty material and component innovations within two years. These range from early-stage concepts to solutions close to series production. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularMaterials #MaterialInnovation #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #RecycledMaterials #BiobasedMaterials #AutomotiveDesign #ProductDesign #InteriorDesign #DesignForCircularity #DesignForDisassembly

French industrial designer José Cabrita has developed AGNI, a modular seating and furniture system for the brand @contexte_design. The collection is based on moulded plywood techniques and offers a practical and durable solution for a wide range of interiors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Plywood #MaterialInnovation #ModularDesign #WoodDesign #FurnitureDesign #PlywoodDesign #InteriorArchitecture #ProductDesign #MadeInFrance #DesignInspiration #ContemporaryDesign #BiobasedMaterials

Removable fire-resistant and airtight solution for limited cavity width (up to 50 mm). Firetight-Firetape by Alert Isolatie / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #FireProtection #Architecture #Construction