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24. Eline van Dijkman - Rubber.

A series of outdoor furniture shows the unique properties and potential of recycled rubber waste.

Van Dijkman created an outdoor set with raw-chunky cut-outs of sheet material that are originally used for the agriculture industry. The furniture features clean lines, sharp angles and a rough unpolished finish, portraying an industrial aesthetic while highlighting visual imperfections of the recycled material.

Discover more through the link in bio. And stay tuned for the round up of all 24 bio and by-product based materials for 2024 landing on 26th Dec.

23. - (Un)woven.

Can colour make textile waste attractive? When recycling not only fibres but also colour itself – what new production methods emerge?

From marble-like patterns to developing novel dyeing processes for mixed blend unrecyclable textile fibres - Studio Sarmite investigates various waste streams from the textile industry as a resource for creating new material lifecycle concepts. (Un)woven is a new bio-textile concept made of inferior textile fibres, created as an alternative to the flawed traditional textile recycling process.

Discover more through the link in bio.

📸 credit: Studio Mass (Anastasija Mass)

22. - From The Underground.

Tiles are a defining feature of the London Underground 🚇, the world’s oldest metro system, yet their material origins are often unknown. Typically, virgin resources extracted through open-pit mining are used in production.

To address this, Jeffrey Miller’s project makes tiles from the waste produced during the construction and operation of the London Underground itself. The materials include naturally forming London clay excavated during tunnel boring and iron oxide-rich dust from train wheels grinding against steel tracks.

Discover more via the link in bio.

21. Wright - The Light Switch.

Inspired by the lack of awareness for the afterlife of technology, Emma has steered towards exploring alternative materials and traditional craft techniques within design.

Environmental consciousness permeates her work, emphasising awareness of material origins, usage, and post-use implications. Positioned as a sustainable communicator and innovator in textile design, Emma advocates for holistic design practices, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Discover more via the link in bio.

20. .studio - Tree.

Taking inspiration from natural ecosystems, Blast Studio has created a cycle where London’s discarded coffee cups ☕️ are transformed into unique furniture and architectural elements using 3D printing technologies.

The team has created a series of columns - trees - that were designed using an algorithm inspired by the cross-sections of tree trunks with the aim to shelter living organisms: mycelium, insects and plants.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

19. - Sustainable tiles.

DeakinBio develops sustainable bio-based alternatives to decorative ceramic tiles.

Inspired by natural materials such as seashells, tooth enamel, and pearl, these biomaterials consist of inorganic powders combined with biopolymer binders to produce bio-based composite (biocomposite) materials that look, feel and behave like ceramics.

Discover more through the link in bio.

18. at - 3D printed concrete.

Concrete has been widely criticised for its energy consumption and linear life span. But alternative solutions have been lacking. Until now.

Tackling this ecological crisis is the 3D additive and digital manufacturing hub, PrintCity, at The Manchester Metropolitan University. Its groundbreaking project explores the architectural potential of concrete waste, excavated from construction sites across Europe.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

17. - Mycelium-based materials.

Myceen is a sustainable design and research entity focusing on the development of mushroom 🍄 mycelium-based materials while valorising industrial leftovers.

Founded in 2021, Myceen started with design objects but has recently turned its attention to developing sustainable building materials.

Discover more via the link in bio.

16. Prometheus Materials - Zero-carbon building products.

According to the team at Prometheus, concrete is the second most consumed substance on Earth and is the most widely used construction material. With traditional cement and concrete production pumping 11 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every day — causing 8% of the world’s annual CO2 emissions.

In response, and taking inspiration from nature, the company’s unique process combines naturally occurring microalgae with other essential components to create a bio-cement.

Discover more through the link in bio.

15. Zena Holloway - .

Rootfull seeks to “unite design with biology and reconnect humanity with nature”. Through contemporary craft, innovation and invention, Zena Holloway grows root into memorable artefacts that cultivate material intelligence and regenerative design.

Rootfull is a pioneering project that grows wheatgrass into templates carved from beeswax 🐝 to create lamps and acoustic wall hangings from root.

Discover more via the link in bio.

14. & Circular Matters - CornWall®.

Made from primarily corn waste, CornWall® is a sustainable alternative for interior wall cladding developed by StoneCycling.

Both climate positive, biodegradable, and designed to overcome the problem of scarcity, StoneCycling transforms a raw material that is found in abundance. Collaborating with Circular Matters, the power of plants is leveraged to create materials that replace fossil-based plastics and resins.

Discover more through the link in bio.

13. Merhav - Made by Insects.

Made by Insects delves into insect-produced polymer ‘lac,’ challenging its conventional role as a coating material, pushing it into new exciting realms.
As synthetic polymers diminish the demand for the natural material, designer Ori Orisun Merhav embarked on a journey to redefine its future. Inspired by the architectural prowess of insects forming their own cocoons, Orisun began shaping the material in three dimensions.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

                 

11. - 100% Grass Materials.

Hannah Elisabeth Jones is a multidisciplinary artist-designer specialising in biomaterials and organic colour.

Her latest project comprises regenerative materials made entirely from grass cuttings sourced by hand within North-West England. The materials do not contain any synthetic or natural binders. Unlike most other plants for fibres and trees for paper pulp, grass is a locally abundant resource and does not die when cut – but continuously grows. Once used, the materials can biodegrade and contribute to soil organic matter.

Click the link in bio to find out more.

                 

10. .llc - MYCO‐ALGA.

MYCO-ALGA is a non-repetitive interior tiling system, fabricated by 3D printing mycelium, algae, and upcycled waste materials. Developed by bioMATTERS, a New York City and London based biodesign studio, the tiles are 100% biodegradable, offering sustainable, ecological, and circular design solutions for enhancing interior spaces.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

9. .g_design - Mycelium pieces for big. store by .

Georgie Gerrard is a creator of sculptural objects made from mycelium 🍄. For her most recent project, she crafted pieces for the bio-based interiors of London’s big. store by Nina+Co.

The mycelium pieces were commissioned to work in conjunction with the selection of natural and up-cycled materials in the store concept, in particular, the recycled gypsum columns and the reclaimed travertine tops, each providing a ‘stone-like’ effect, despite being composed of entirely different materials.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

📸 Credit: Anna Batchelor

8. - .fier.

Established in 2020, Zeefier is a startup based in The Netherlands, researching and developing natural dyes made out of seaweed and its waste streams.

During one of her many walks on the beach, artivist and creative founder Nienke Hoogvliet picked up some seaweed. It got her thinking. Since 600 B.C. we have been dyeing naturally with plants, insects, wood, and other products. What if seaweed could help fight the pollution of the industry?

Discover more via the link in bio.

7. & - Living Colour.

Living Colour is a collective biodesign project exploring the possibilities of designing textiles with pigmented bacteria. The design unfolds through the cultivation of bacteria on textiles, revealing organic growth patterns that echo the distinctive lifecycle of each dye batch.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

📸 © Laura Luchtman and Ilfa Siebenhaar

6. - Corrugated h**p fibre panel.

In a project with Studio Propolis, Margent Farm's corrugated h**p fibre panels were used to front a collection of cabinets. As with many of Studio Propolis’s projects, they start with what they have at hand or can be salvaged. As such, the proportion of the pieces have been defined by the up-cycled corrugated h**p panels from Margent’s early prototypes as well as off-cuts from their external wall cladding (used on the Flat House) which have been set in solid ash frames.

Click the link in bio to discover more.

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5. - The Bio Series.

The Atelier Barb Bio Series comprises a range of products and materials crafted from organic waste and natural binders. These mediums include eggshell waste 🥚, non-edible parts of the artichoke plant, rock salt, plant-based dyes, algae, and starch-based binders.

Discover more - click the link in bio.

4. - Reclaim.

Reclaim is a lampshade range made from orange peel and pine needles. The orange peel 🍊 comes from the juice machines of a local supermarket, and the pine needles are collected from Christmas trees 🎄 that local residents discard each year.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

3. Re-Mat – via .iammi - Ecofoam.

Ecofoam is a new material composed of 100% recycled polyurethane foam. The recycled foam bricks were commissioned by IAMMI and produced by the Italian startup Re-Mat.

Discover more via the link in bio.

📸 Image credits: Bracket Studio, Anwyn Howarth

2. .bio - Angico bioleather.

MABE Bio is a cleantech startup based in São Paulo, Brazil, that combines technology and nature to create regenerative materials for different industries. By investigating the potential of Brazilian biodiversity, the team has created its first material, Angico bioleather.

Discover more by clicking the link in bio.

1. - ReCinder.

First up in our 24 bio & by-product based materials for 2024 is ReCinder - a 100% recycled material made from discarded broken ceramic and waste ash that has been diverted from landfill.

Click the link in bio to discover more.

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When interior designer Julien Sebban of approached the scheme for Café Nuances in Paris, he certainly didn't hold back 🪩🫶🏼.

📸 Photographer: Félix Dol Maillot

Disco decor with a psychedelic sucker punch for Café Nuances by 🪩😍. See more over at materialsource.co.uk.

📸 Photographer: Félix Dol Maillot

Colour and curves at Material Source Studio Scotland…we look forward to welcoming you.

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Have you visited us at Material Source Studio Scotland yet? To find out more about what to expect from our new space in Glasgow - created for the country’s entire built environment community - visit Material Source online.

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“When we set out to find the perfect home for Material Source Studio in Glasgow, we sought a building that was central, spacious, and allowed us to re-use as much of the existing fitout as possible”, explains Darren.

“Since we opened our first Studio, the architecture and design community has, quite rightly, time-and-time again, pressed home the importance of designing around what we are given, while re-using wherever possible.”

“In Glasgow”, adds Michael Rogan, co-founder, and operations director of Material Source, “we set out to do just that”… read more about the build of Material Source Studio Scotland on Material Source online.

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Transferring the essence of the North West Studio, a dedicated space in the heart of the Scottish city of Glasgow has been created specifically for the region’s architecture, design, and property communities. And while Material Source Studio Scotland offers all the benefits of our Manchester Studio, it very much has its own identity. As Darren Clanford, co-founder, and creative director of Material Source, puts it: “Though it’s got Material Source DNA running through it, it has a unique personality.”

The new Material Source Studio Scotland has opened its doors at 180 West George Street, offering the country’s built environment professionals an inspirational experience unlike any other.

Whether exploring the latest products and materials from 25+ leading commercial interiors brands -
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .uk; ; ; ; .thefurniturefactory; ;  - grabbing samples for mood boards; working in the space; checking out an exhibition, or the current Maker In Residence; or attending a CPD, seminar or social in the Theatre, “Material Source Studio can be whatever you want it to be”, explains co-founder and creative director, Darren Clanford.

Head to Material Source online to find out more. We can’t wait to welcome you.

📸 Tim Ainsworth

               

We're over the moon to announce that Material Source Studio Scotland is open at 180 West George Street, Glasgow. From day one, Material Source co-founders Darren Clanford & Michael Rogan had their sights set on delivering an unparalleled destination for the entirety of Scotland's built environment community to call their own. And now, fuelled by inspiration and insight, it's landed 🚀.

We'd like to give out a huge thank you to our founding partners, who have invested in supporting Scotland's architects, designers and property professionals: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .uk; ; ; ; .thefurniturefactory; ;

We would also like to thank and introduce our Material Source Studio Scotland team - Suzanne Kiani & Emily Bagshaw - who will welcome you warmly and answer any questions you may have during, before or after your visit.

Just as in Manchester, we're rolling out a packed programme of industry-leading events - from CPDs to lunch & learns and workshops - in conjunction with our partners, with Material Source Studio director David Smalley bringing the world-class Seminar series to Glasgow for 2024 - supported editorially by Laura Connelly, our editor-in-chief.

Stay tuned to our What's On page for details of all our upcoming events. And, in the meantime, head to the site to read our article sharing a glimpse into the concept and creation of Material Source Studio Scotland. We can't wait to welcome you.

📸 Tim Ainsworth

We're over the moon to announce that Material Source Studio Scotland is open at 180 West George Street, Glasgow. From day one, Material Source co-founders Darren Clanford & Michael Rogan had their sights set on delivering an unparalleled destination for the entirety of Scotland's built environment community to call their own. And now, fuelled by inspiration and insight, it's landed 🚀.

We'd like to give out a huge thank you to our founding partners, who have invested in supporting Scotland's architects, designers and property professionals: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .uk; ; ; ; .thefurniturefactory; ;

We would also like to thank and introduce our Material Source Studio Scotland team - Suzanne Kiani & Emily Bagshaw - who will welcome you warmly and answer any questions you may have during, before or after your visit.

Just as in Manchester, we're rolling out a packed programme of industry-leading events - from CPDs to lunch & learns and workshops - in conjunction with our partners, with Material Source Studio director David Smalley bringing the world-class Seminar series to Glasgow for 2024 - supported editorially by Laura Connelly, our editor-in-chief.

Stay tuned to our What's On page for details of all our upcoming events. And, in the meantime, head to the site to read our article sharing a glimpse into the concept and creation of Material Source Studio Scotland. We can't wait to welcome you.

📸 Tim Ainsworth

Now we've introduced you to our 25+ partners, you're probably wondering what's in store from them, and us, when you visit the new Material Source Studio Scotland from next week.

In short, there's a lot to look forward to. Kicking off the Studio's launch, we have a wealth of product installations; exhibitions; events; and plenty of space for you to meet and work in a beautifully relaxed setting. Keen to find out more? Read on...

Will you be joining us when the Studio opens next week? We can't wait to welcome you.

📢 Meet five more of our Glasgow founding partners 📢

Here's the fifth instalment of our introduction to the Material Source Studio founding partners in Glasgow.

The Studio is all set to open its doors next month, and, to give you a flavour of what you can expect when you visit us, we're keen to highlight the 25+ world-leading commercial brands whose latest products and materials will be exhibited through innovative room sets and samples to take away - right here in Scotland, all year round.

Without further ado, here is the fifth set of Material Source Studio partners joining us in Glasgow.

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📢 Meet five more of our Glasgow founding partners 📢

The new Studio will open next month, and beforehand, we're keen to share more details of what you can expect when you visit us.

A crucial part of our offering to you are the latest products and materials from 25+ of the world's leading commercial interior brands exhibited through innovative room sets and samples to take away.

Without further ado, here are the next five Material Source Studio partners joining us in Glasgow...

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Stay tuned for the next set of Glasgow partner announcements, being released later this week 👀.

📢 Meet our next five Glasgow founding partners 📢

Continuing our introduction of the Material Source Studio founding partners in Glasgow, we unveil the third set...

When you visit the Studio from next month, you'll be invited to discover products and materials from 25+ of the world's leading commercial interior brands. Whatever solution you're seeking for your scheme, you can view the latest innovations from our partners up-close and in-situ, alongside samples to take away.

Here are the next five Material Source Studio partners joining us in Glasgow...

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Stay tuned for the next set of Glasgow partner announcements, being released early next week 👀.

📢 Meet our next set of Glasgow founding partners 📢

Following on from part one of our Material Source Studio founding partners in Glasgow, we continue with the next batch...

As we fast approach the new Studio's opening, we're sharing more details of what you can expect when you visit.

Here's a run-down of the next five Material Source Studio partners joining us in Glasgow, to help you plan your visit.

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Stay tuned for the next set of Glasgow partner announcements, being released shortly 👀.

📢 Meet our Glasgow founding partners 📢

With the doors to our new Scotland Studio on the cusp of opening, we wanted to share some exciting details of what you can expect when you visit us.

From next month, you can explore the latest products and materials from 25+ of the world's leading commercial interior brands. From lighting to LVT, brassware to tiles, and fabric to furniture, solutions of every kind will be available to view up-close and in-situ, alongside samples to take away.

With this in mind, we're keen to introduce you to the first set of aforementioned founding brands, so you can start planning your visit. Here's a run-down of the first five Material Source Studio partners in Glasgow...

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Stay tuned for the next set of Glasgow partner announcements, being released tomorrow 👀.

📸 Altro - Credit: James Medcraft / Courtesy of Shed Design + Caesarstone - Credit: Mouse Tail Coffee / Courtesy of Helen Sirp / Beth Evans Photography

Flex appeal: ’s new Signature LVT collection is steeped in character while being highly adaptable. Discover more over on Material Source online - link in bio.