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Designing with Living Matter: 5 Installations Using Bio-Based Materials and Digital Fabrication

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

At a time of ecological emergency, architecture cannot be separated from the extractive systems on which it depends. As the technosphere expands, linking material flows, energy consumption, and digital infrastructures, design becomes increasingly entangled in these processes. How can design practice intervene in anthropocentric systems and transform the architectural process and aesthetics through an investigation of material intelligence? More broadly, how does architecture engage with the agency and intelligence of non-human entities to rebalance the environmental burden?

AirBubble Restorative Space / ecoLogicStudio

Hadir Al Koshta — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Marking a new development in their long-term research on urban wellbeing, London- and Turin-based design innovation firm, completes the third iteration of their AirBubble design concept. The restorative space conceived for a Swiss consumer healthcare company establishes a new symbiosis between nature and humans. The AirBubble restorative space is the world’s first biotechnological healthcare garden that combines air-purifying algae cultures with medicinal plants. The project pioneers a new spatial concept balancing work, mental and physical health, relaxation, and interaction among employees from diverse departments. Moreover, it offers a multi-sensory experience enhanced by the oxygen bubbling and the scents of fresh herbs and flowers.

Forum Pavilion / Giona Bierens de Haan Architectures

Andreas Luco — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000

The pavilion is realized for the international documentary film festival "Visions du Réel". The flexibility of the space and the versatility of its use are key features in its development.

Housing in Nyon / Charles Pictet Architecte

Javier Gaete — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The plot of the project is located in a neighborhood with a mix of diverse buildings. Single family houses, sheds and larger buildings coexist without a plan, but the presence of a river and trees give a cheerful atmosphere instead.