Design Apothecary / ecoLogicStudio

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Text description provided by the architects. ecoLogicStudio www.ecologicstudio.com, architecture and research firm blending biotechnology and design, founded in London in 2005 by Prof Claudia Pasquero and Dr Marco Poletto, officially presents the Design Apothecary, their new biophilic project in the city of Turin in Italy. The Design Apothecary represents an evolution in the conversion of industrial heritage into creative hubs and tests a new concept of ecologic domesticity. Its centerpiece is a fully functional air purifying algae garden, featuring 17 photosynthetic reactors. This opens-up on a living lab room bordering a balcony with a library of medicinal plants. In addition, guests will be welcomed into a drawing room that simultaneously functions as an exhibition space for 3D-printed biophilic products and furniture. Finally, adjacent to it, a more private area hosts a playful guestroom. After evaluating various locations, Claudia and Marco chose to develop their first Design Apothecary in Turin. The city is renowned for its rich artistic, scientific, and technological heritage as well as a tradition for radical design eclecticism. At the forefront of aerospace and automotive research, as well as cutting-edge developments in AI and robotics, Turin is growing a strong scientific community. It also presents challenges, such as very high levels of air pollution, which makes it a perfect test bed for bio-design.