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Architects: Henning Larsen
- Area: 259 ft²
- Year: 2025
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Photographs:Zoey Kroening, Piercarlo Quecchia, DSL Studio, Studio Laura Elise
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Manufacturers: Spore.nl
Text description provided by the architects. In collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, Henning Larsen unveils Growing Matter(s) at Milan Design Week (Via Bonardi 9) - a pavilion exploring bio-based materials and new design aesthetics. This interactive installation showcases the potential of mycelium as a living, evolving building material. The pavilion is composed of 80 mycelium spheres, each uniquely shaped by the material's natural growth process. Unlike traditional materials such as concrete or steel, mycelium defies uniformity. Its form is shaped by environmental conditions, resulting in textures and imperfections that challenge conventional design standards and celebrate the intelligence of living systems.

