Pampas Grass paper

This innovative project aims to utilize pampas grass, a natural but invasive resource, to create biodegradable materials through cellulose extraction.

The focus lies in developing strong and flexible materials, with the initial application being paper production. The plant’s adaptability and beauty, even in inhospitable environments, provide intriguing inspiration for the design process.

Exploring the interplay of textures, shapes, and colours, the project experiments with compositions, incorporating recycled cotton and cellulose’s adhesive properties. The result is an original material bridging paper and fabric qualities. Light is also harnessed to highlight paper’s unique attributes, offering practical applications such as a floor lamp using a large pampas leaf for a captivating light-paper interaction.

This approach aims to create sustainable solutions that harmonize form and function, transforming a perceived invasive plant into a valuable resource.