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- MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019: today’s materials for tomorrow’s innovationsFrom Tuesday 12 till Thursday 14 March, the leading material innovation event for R&D and design professionals took place: MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019. With a…
- Tree Trunk Chair is formed by a living tree trunkIn collaboration with Gavin Munro, known for his Grown Furniture series, Dutch designer Maarten Baas developed the concept of the Tree Trunk Chair, a…
- X-tendX-Tend is a patented stainless steel cable net for indoor and outdoor applications. The technology gives flexibility in assembly, whilst providing a stable form.
- Moya Power: A New Way of Generating Light from WindMoya Power is a semi-transparent material innovation that harvests small amounts of wind to create energy. Low-cost and highly flexible, it can be applied…
- Decking solutionsDecking solutions materials consist of marine plywood made entirely of okoumè layers and with a choice of external finishings including iroko veneer, teak veneer or mahogany veneer. These materials are suitable for decks, flying bridges, cockpits, gangways and floors.
- Decorated Lava StoneThis series aim to highlight the beauty of a lava stone as it is in its natural, naked state. Lava stone has a high mechanical resistance and a high thermal bridge resistance like that of granite. Lava stone is therefore suitable for indoor and outdoor uses.
- WAAM Metal 3D Printing Extends the Lifespan of Steel StructuresReplacing ageing steel bridges, industrial structures and support frameworks is often expensive, disruptive and material-intensive. Researchers at Empa are exploring how Wire Arc Additive…
- World-First Shoe Made From Pure Mycelium Debuts At Milan Design WeekA prototype shoe made entirely from pure mycelium will debut at Milan Design Week, marking a major step in bio-based material innovation. The project…
- Ad Kil – Timber as an integral part of regenerative architectureAfter finishing TU Delft Ad started his own architect’s office in Utrecht in 1993. With mixed succes he worked on several nice, but not…
- Circular Cork TileThis innovative tile is crafted from 100% recycled cork granulate, sourced through local collection programs in the Netherlands. By upcycling discarded wine stoppers, the material bridges the gap between urban waste and high-quality architectural solutions. The product embodies a fully closed-loop system, designed to facilitate the transition towards 'circular play' and sustainable urban design.
- Avans HogeschoolAvans Hogeschool is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, recognized for its focus on applied research, professional education, and…
- Waves in Glass: Murano Blown Stools Reflect the Sea at Bottega VenetaAt the Bottega Veneta Summer 2026 show in Milan, Italian design studio 6:AM transformed the runway into a shimmering landscape inspired by the sea.…
- The Materials of Tomorrow: Biobased Innovations for Design and ConstructionBiobased materials are being explored as alternatives to traditional construction resources. Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch government agency responsible for infrastructure, is conducting research at Hoeve…
- Exploring Material Transformation: The Stuffing Series by Junmyung SongThe Stuffing Series by designer Junmyung Song reimagines the use of sawdust, a byproduct of woodworking, as a central material for innovative furniture design.…
- Bianni’ – Wool PaperBianni' tells the story of an ancestral material, re-crafted to reveal the hidden value of discarded wool from the handmade carpet-making process. This project brings new life to wool that would otherwise be wasted, transforming it into a functional object that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation.
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2021Dutch Design Week 2021 takes place from 16 to 24 October 2021 in Eindhoven (the Netherlands). MaterialDistrict selected some of the most interesting material-related…
- RezignRezign is a specialist in sustainable surfaces made of textile waste. With Rezign, they believe to make an impact by inspiring the world to…
- Chain mail-like material transforms from flexible to rigid upon impactResearchers at Caltech University in the US and NTU Singapore developed a 3D printed chain mail-like material that can transform from a fabric-like state…
- Lighting 100 LED bulbs with one drop of waterResearchers from City University of Hong Kong developed a new type of droplet-based electricity generator, which is powerful enough to generate a voltage of…
- Customised steel connectors made with robotic 3D metal printingLarge scale metal printing company MX3D teamed up with Japanese architectural construction company Takenaka to create a structural steel connector using robotic 3D metal…
- The future of biodesignYesterday and today, the Biodesign Challenge is taking place at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, showcasing projects that use…
