Yesterday, the Blue Rhapsody ship lit up the docks in Belgium during @pluspoint_riverevent Antwerpen with fresh ideas, inspiring talks, and great encounters. Missed it? Watch the impression video and feel the vibe – it’s just a taste of what’s coming next week 👇 RiverEvent will be docking in the Netherlands next week: 📍 Zwolle – Sept 16 📍 Rotterdam – Sept 18 📍 Den Bosch – Sept 19 Three cities. Three days. Endless inspiration. 🚢 Step aboard the Blue Rhapsody anytime during the day and experience a trade event like no other – featuring: ✔️ 76 leading brands ✔️ 7 inspiring speakers in every city ✔️ High-end catering ✔️ Networking with top professionals ✔️ Talks by Pablo van der Lugt, Studio RAP, Aectual, MVRDV & many more 🎟️ Register your free ticket now 👉 Link in bio Don’t just attend an event – board an experience. #RiverEvent #Speakers #Architecture #InteriorDesign #MaterialDistrict #TradeEvent #DesignInspiration #BlueRhapsody

🎤 Meet a few of the speakers of RiverEvent Nederland! An impressive line-up of 7 speakers each day will take the stage, across three cities and three days. From visionary minds to renowned names in interior and architecture – this is your chance to get inspired. 📍 Three cities. Three days. Endless inspiration! Next week it’s happening: RiverEvent will dock in Zwolle (Sept 16), Rotterdam (Sept 18), and Den Bosch (Sept 19). Step aboard the Blue Rhapsody whenever you like and experience it for yourself. 🚢 Come to listen, connect, and discover. Alongside 76 leading brands, enjoy inspiring talks, great networking moments, and high-end catering – all in a one-of-a-kind setting. 🎟️ Register for free as a visitor 👉 Link in bio #RiverEvent #Speakers #Lectures #Architecture #InteriorDesign #MaterialDistrict #TradeEvent #DesignInspiration #BlueRhapsody

Brown algae, known as sargassum, are washing up in large amounts on beaches in Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States. The piles of seaweed harm tourism, fishing, and biodiversity. When the algae decompose, they release gases that can also affect human health. Brazilian researchers have now found a way to turn this problem into a resource: using sargassum to make lightweight ceramic clay aggregates for construction. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SeaweedMaterials #SustainableDesign #CircularConstruction #BiobasedInnovation #EcoMaterials #GreenArchitecture #MaterialInnovation

The Bee2C project demonstrates how organic waste can be transformed into a structural, functional, and ecological material solution. By cultivating mycelium on a substrate of recycled coffee residues—used grounds, roasting byproducts, and agricultural fibres—the team developed a bio-composite with remarkable qualities. The material offers natural antibacterial resistance, thermal insulation, and structural integrity, while being fully biodegradable. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @yehuda__bar #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #CircularMaterials #Mycelium #Biobased #MaterialInnovation #EcoDesign #CircularDesign #BeeFriendly #FutureMaterials #WasteToResource

The gelatine bioplastic is light and flexible. Gelatine Bioplastic by @ifelsebeta / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Bioplastic #Gelatine

Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans remains one of the most urgent environmental challenges. While biobased plastics have been promoted as alternatives, many fail to degrade in marine conditions, persisting as long as conventional plastics. A research team from Shinshu University, in collaboration with @JAMSTEC and @gunma_univ, has now demonstrated a new material that may overcome this limitation: poly(D-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate), or LAHB. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bioplastic #SustainableMaterials #MarinePollution #CircularDesign #EcoInnovation #MaterialInnovation #PackagingDesign #ProductDesign

Every year, designers face the challenge of dealing with Europe’s enormous furniture waste stream: more than 10 million tonnes are thrown away annually, and most end up incinerated. Conventional board materials such as MDF contribute to the problem, as their synthetic adhesives make them difficult to recycle and potentially harmful to both health and the environment. GreenEdge, developed by @annelaendle as part of her graduation project at Konstfack University in Stockholm, offers an active response. Instead of relying on toxic resins, it shows that sheet materials can be sustainable, recyclable, and expressive at the same time. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #CircularMaterials #Biobased #FurnitureDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoDesign #InteriorMaterials #DesignForCircularity #GreenEdge #AnneJuliaLändle

Next week it’s happening! RiverEvent will dock in three cities, bringing together architects and interior designers at a unique and inspiring event. In collaboration with Pluspoint, MaterialDistrict hosts this special trade event on the Blue Rhapsody: September 16 in Zwolle, followed by Rotterdam and Den Bosch. Discover leading brands, meet visionary speakers, and enjoy a high-end experience on board. The ship stays docked all day, so you can walk in and out whenever it suits you. Don’t miss it! 👉 Register now for free via link in bio #RiverEvent #Architecture #InteriorDesign #MaterialDistrict #Pluspoint #TradeEvent #FreeTicket