MaterialDistrict

Articles

A 3D printed ceiling made of cellulose

A 3D printed ceiling made of cellulose
Published 1 year ago by Sigrid | no responses

For the restaurant CAAA by Pietro Catalano in Switzerland, design studio External Reference created a 3D printed ceiling made of wood cellulose and PLA, inspired by the Alps. The starting point of the design was ...

Read more >
Crayons made from Japanese trees

Crayons made from Japanese trees
Published 1 year ago by Sigrid | no responses

Japanese design studio Playfool created crayons, naturally coloured using Japanese trees, which are now available for purchase. About two-thirds of Japan is covered completely with trees, 40 per cent of which was planted. To maintain ...

Read more >
A lightweight blazer made of stainless steel

A lightweight blazer made of stainless steel
Published 1 year ago by Sigrid | no responses

Clothing company Vollebak designed a lightweight blazer that consists of 24 per cent of stainless steel. The Steel Blazer is the second metal garment the clothing company, known for using unconventional materials, has released. Earlier, ...

Read more >
A portable light made of industrial waste

A portable light made of industrial waste
Published 1 year ago by Sigrid | no responses

Japanese design studio We+ designed a portable light fixture made of industrial waste, like fine debris and rubble. Called Ramli, the lamp is designed to “reconstruct the overly complicated and inappropriate relationship between humans and ...

Read more >
A kinetic façade with mirroring ‘scales’

A kinetic façade with mirroring ‘scales’
Published 1 year ago by Sigrid | no responses

In a collaboration between González Serrano Studio+ and J-AF Architecture designed an installation with moving ‘scales’ made of laser-cut mirroring, transparent and translucent pieces. Called “人: The Proscenium of Ephemeral Reflections”, the design of the ...

Read more >
A moveable flood-resistant tiny house made of bamboo

A moveable flood-resistant tiny house made of bamboo
Published 1 year ago by Sigrid | no responses

Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, in collaboration with engineering firm AKT II designed a small house made of mainly bamboo, which was designed to assemble, dismantle and move to a new location. Called Khudi Bari (small ...

Read more >
No results
MoreLoad more

MaterialDistrict Instagram

  • As part of the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, architectural designer @tsvilans and London-based @thiss.studio present Barn Again. The pavilion reinterprets the traditional Norwegian barn through the expressive use of reclaimed timber. The project responds directly to the biennial’s theme of “Slow Down”. It invites reflection on material life cycles and the pace of construction. By salvaging timber from a disused barn—weathered wood that has already served a purpose—the designers extend the value of these materials. As a result, they demonstrate how architectural heritage can be reconfigured for a new and contemporary role. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/barn-again-reimagining-the-barn-with-reclaimed-timber/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #ReclaimedTimber #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CopenhagenBiennial #BarnAgain #THISSStudio #TomSvilans
    6 hours ago
  • The rugs are woven traditionally and with a natural color palette by a Tunisian artisan workshop. Fair trade handwoven rug by @FairFabrics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Rug #Artisan #Handwoven #InteriorDesign
    12 hours ago
  • Researchers at @qutrealworld have turned seafood waste into flexible films for wearable health devices. This breakthrough may lead to a new generation of sustainable biosensors that are safe for the body and gentle on the environment. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #WearableTech #CircularMaterials #BiobasedInnovation #SmartTextiles #EcoInnovation #MaterialInnovation #FutureMaterials #SustainableWearables #DesignForHealth
    15 hours ago
  • At the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, the Danish architecture duo @slaattomorsboel presents two projects: Hands On and Inside Out, Downside Up. Both explore new ways of working with discarded materials in architecture and show how waste can gain fresh value through design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialReuse #HandsOnExhibition #InsideOutDownsideUp #CAB25 #ArchitectureBiennial
    1 day ago
  • The bark of different species is preserved by covering them with an innovative bio-sourced transparent resin, functional declination of the tree’s natural process. Phellem collection by @alcarol_design / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Bark #NaturalMaterials #BioBasedMaterials
    2 days ago
  • Growing regulation and consumer demand are increasing the need for alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. Finnish company Fiberdom has introduced Duranova, a material made entirely from FSC-certified wood fibres. The material is plastic-free, recyclable, and home-compostable, designed to meet performance requirements in packaging while reducing environmental impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FibreBasedMaterial #Duranova #SustainablePackaging #RecyclableDesign #CompostableMaterial #WoodFibre #CircularMaterials #EcoPackaging #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedDesign
    2 days ago
  • GROWinK is a material research project developed by @punxh.13 during the MA Material Futures programme at Central Saint Martins. The project explores how fungi and bacteria can be combined with CMYK inkjet technology to create self-decomposing, regenerative prints. Applications range from posters and packaging to textiles, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of conventional printing. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #Biobased #MaterialInnovation #GraphicDesign #PackagingDesign #TextileDesign #InteriorDesign #LivingInk #BioDesign #FungiMaterials #RegenerativeDesign
    2 days ago
  • A biodegradable, customisable and non-toxic material made of organic side-streams of different local industries. Reclaim by @caracaracollective / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SheetMaterial #MadeFromWaste #WasteBasedMaterial #InteriorDesign
    2 days ago
Follow us on Instagram
As part of the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, architectural designer @tsvilans and London-based @thiss.studio present Barn Again. The pavilion reinterprets the traditional Norwegian barn through the expressive use of reclaimed timber. The project responds directly to the biennial’s theme of “Slow Down”. It invites reflection on material life cycles and the pace of construction. By salvaging timber from a disused barn—weathered wood that has already served a purpose—the designers extend the value of these materials. As a result, they demonstrate how architectural heritage can be reconfigured for a new and contemporary role. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/barn-again-reimagining-the-barn-with-reclaimed-timber/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #ReclaimedTimber #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CopenhagenBiennial #BarnAgain #THISSStudio #TomSvilans
As part of the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, architectural designer @tsvilans and London-based @thiss.studio present Barn Again. The pavilion reinterprets the traditional Norwegian barn through the expressive use of reclaimed timber. The project responds directly to the biennial’s theme of “Slow Down”. It invites reflection on material life cycles and the pace of construction. By salvaging timber from a disused barn—weathered wood that has already served a purpose—the designers extend the value of these materials. As a result, they demonstrate how architectural heritage can be reconfigured for a new and contemporary role. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/barn-again-reimagining-the-barn-with-reclaimed-timber/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #ReclaimedTimber #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CopenhagenBiennial #BarnAgain #THISSStudio #TomSvilans
As part of the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, architectural designer @tsvilans and London-based @thiss.studio present Barn Again. The pavilion reinterprets the traditional Norwegian barn through the expressive use of reclaimed timber. The project responds directly to the biennial’s theme of “Slow Down”. It invites reflection on material life cycles and the pace of construction. By salvaging timber from a disused barn—weathered wood that has already served a purpose—the designers extend the value of these materials. As a result, they demonstrate how architectural heritage can be reconfigured for a new and contemporary role. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/barn-again-reimagining-the-barn-with-reclaimed-timber/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #ReclaimedTimber #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CopenhagenBiennial #BarnAgain #THISSStudio #TomSvilans
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
As part of the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, architectural designer @tsvilans and London-based @thiss.studio present Barn Again. The pavilion reinterprets the traditional Norwegian barn through the expressive use of reclaimed timber. The project responds directly to the biennial’s theme of “Slow Down”. It invites reflection on material life cycles and the pace of construction. By salvaging timber from a disused barn—weathered wood that has already served a purpose—the designers extend the value of these materials. As a result, they demonstrate how architectural heritage can be reconfigured for a new and contemporary role. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/barn-again-reimagining-the-barn-with-reclaimed-timber/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #ReclaimedTimber #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #CopenhagenBiennial #BarnAgain #THISSStudio #TomSvilans
4 hours ago
View on Instagram |
1/8
The rugs are woven traditionally and with a natural color palette by a Tunisian artisan workshop. Fair trade handwoven rug by @FairFabrics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Rug #Artisan #Handwoven #InteriorDesign
The rugs are woven traditionally and with a natural color palette by a Tunisian artisan workshop. Fair trade handwoven rug by @FairFabrics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Rug #Artisan #Handwoven #InteriorDesign
The rugs are woven traditionally and with a natural color palette by a Tunisian artisan workshop. Fair trade handwoven rug by @FairFabrics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Rug #Artisan #Handwoven #InteriorDesign
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
The rugs are woven traditionally and with a natural color palette by a Tunisian artisan workshop. Fair trade handwoven rug by @FairFabrics / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Rug #Artisan #Handwoven #InteriorDesign
10 hours ago
View on Instagram |
2/8
Researchers at @qutrealworld have turned seafood waste into flexible films for wearable health devices. This breakthrough may lead to a new generation of sustainable biosensors that are safe for the body and gentle on the environment. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #WearableTech #CircularMaterials #BiobasedInnovation #SmartTextiles #EcoInnovation #MaterialInnovation #FutureMaterials #SustainableWearables #DesignForHealth
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
Researchers at @qutrealworld have turned seafood waste into flexible films for wearable health devices. This breakthrough may lead to a new generation of sustainable biosensors that are safe for the body and gentle on the environment. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #WearableTech #CircularMaterials #BiobasedInnovation #SmartTextiles #EcoInnovation #MaterialInnovation #FutureMaterials #SustainableWearables #DesignForHealth
13 hours ago
View on Instagram |
3/8
At the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, the Danish architecture duo @slaattomorsboel presents two projects: Hands On and Inside Out, Downside Up. Both explore new ways of working with discarded materials in architecture and show how waste can gain fresh value through design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialReuse #HandsOnExhibition #InsideOutDownsideUp #CAB25 #ArchitectureBiennial
At the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, the Danish architecture duo @slaattomorsboel presents two projects: Hands On and Inside Out, Downside Up. Both explore new ways of working with discarded materials in architecture and show how waste can gain fresh value through design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialReuse #HandsOnExhibition #InsideOutDownsideUp #CAB25 #ArchitectureBiennial
At the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, the Danish architecture duo @slaattomorsboel presents two projects: Hands On and Inside Out, Downside Up. Both explore new ways of working with discarded materials in architecture and show how waste can gain fresh value through design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialReuse #HandsOnExhibition #InsideOutDownsideUp #CAB25 #ArchitectureBiennial
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
At the Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025, the Danish architecture duo @slaattomorsboel presents two projects: Hands On and Inside Out, Downside Up. Both explore new ways of working with discarded materials in architecture and show how waste can gain fresh value through design. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialReuse #HandsOnExhibition #InsideOutDownsideUp #CAB25 #ArchitectureBiennial
1 day ago
View on Instagram |
4/8
The bark of different species is preserved by covering them with an innovative bio-sourced transparent resin, functional declination of the tree’s natural process. Phellem collection by @alcarol_design / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Bark #NaturalMaterials #BioBasedMaterials
The bark of different species is preserved by covering them with an innovative bio-sourced transparent resin, functional declination of the tree’s natural process. Phellem collection by @alcarol_design / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Bark #NaturalMaterials #BioBasedMaterials
The bark of different species is preserved by covering them with an innovative bio-sourced transparent resin, functional declination of the tree’s natural process. Phellem collection by @alcarol_design / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Bark #NaturalMaterials #BioBasedMaterials
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
The bark of different species is preserved by covering them with an innovative bio-sourced transparent resin, functional declination of the tree’s natural process. Phellem collection by @alcarol_design / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Bark #NaturalMaterials #BioBasedMaterials
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/8
Growing regulation and consumer demand are increasing the need for alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. Finnish company Fiberdom has introduced Duranova, a material made entirely from FSC-certified wood fibres. The material is plastic-free, recyclable, and home-compostable, designed to meet performance requirements in packaging while reducing environmental impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FibreBasedMaterial #Duranova #SustainablePackaging #RecyclableDesign #CompostableMaterial #WoodFibre #CircularMaterials #EcoPackaging #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedDesign
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
Growing regulation and consumer demand are increasing the need for alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. Finnish company Fiberdom has introduced Duranova, a material made entirely from FSC-certified wood fibres. The material is plastic-free, recyclable, and home-compostable, designed to meet performance requirements in packaging while reducing environmental impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FibreBasedMaterial #Duranova #SustainablePackaging #RecyclableDesign #CompostableMaterial #WoodFibre #CircularMaterials #EcoPackaging #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedDesign
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/8
GROWinK is a material research project developed by @punxh.13 during the MA Material Futures programme at Central Saint Martins. The project explores how fungi and bacteria can be combined with CMYK inkjet technology to create self-decomposing, regenerative prints. Applications range from posters and packaging to textiles, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of conventional printing. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #Biobased #MaterialInnovation #GraphicDesign #PackagingDesign #TextileDesign #InteriorDesign #LivingInk #BioDesign #FungiMaterials #RegenerativeDesign
GROWinK is a material research project developed by @punxh.13 during the MA Material Futures programme at Central Saint Martins. The project explores how fungi and bacteria can be combined with CMYK inkjet technology to create self-decomposing, regenerative prints. Applications range from posters and packaging to textiles, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of conventional printing. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #Biobased #MaterialInnovation #GraphicDesign #PackagingDesign #TextileDesign #InteriorDesign #LivingInk #BioDesign #FungiMaterials #RegenerativeDesign
GROWinK is a material research project developed by @punxh.13 during the MA Material Futures programme at Central Saint Martins. The project explores how fungi and bacteria can be combined with CMYK inkjet technology to create self-decomposing, regenerative prints. Applications range from posters and packaging to textiles, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of conventional printing. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #Biobased #MaterialInnovation #GraphicDesign #PackagingDesign #TextileDesign #InteriorDesign #LivingInk #BioDesign #FungiMaterials #RegenerativeDesign
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
GROWinK is a material research project developed by @punxh.13 during the MA Material Futures programme at Central Saint Martins. The project explores how fungi and bacteria can be combined with CMYK inkjet technology to create self-decomposing, regenerative prints. Applications range from posters and packaging to textiles, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of conventional printing. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableMaterials #CircularDesign #Biobased #MaterialInnovation #GraphicDesign #PackagingDesign #TextileDesign #InteriorDesign #LivingInk #BioDesign #FungiMaterials #RegenerativeDesign
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/8
A biodegradable, customisable and non-toxic material made of organic side-streams of different local industries. Reclaim by @caracaracollective / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SheetMaterial #MadeFromWaste #WasteBasedMaterial #InteriorDesign
A biodegradable, customisable and non-toxic material made of organic side-streams of different local industries. Reclaim by @caracaracollective / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SheetMaterial #MadeFromWaste #WasteBasedMaterial #InteriorDesign
A biodegradable, customisable and non-toxic material made of organic side-streams of different local industries. Reclaim by @caracaracollective / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SheetMaterial #MadeFromWaste #WasteBasedMaterial #InteriorDesign
@materialdistrict
@materialdistrict
•
Follow
A biodegradable, customisable and non-toxic material made of organic side-streams of different local industries. Reclaim by @caracaracollective / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SheetMaterial #MadeFromWaste #WasteBasedMaterial #InteriorDesign
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
8/8

Back to top ▲

MaterialDistrict, formerly known as Materia, Material Xperience, Material Xperience On Tour and Materia Exhibitions