The exhibition, curated by Matter Group, presents the latest trends and innovative solutions in sustainable and healthy materials for hospitality projects. The space has been designed by External Reference, while LAMÁQUINA has been in charge of the 3D printing of the space and the avant-garde design furniture.
Selected materials include mycelium, wood chips with cement, food waste, cotton, rattan, recycled plastic, mineral fibres and cork. In addition, advanced materials such as CNC wood panels, translucent concrete, vegetable leather (pineapple and apple), laminated stone or biobased resin stand out. The selection made by Matter Group responds to the aesthetic, sustainable and functional needs of hotel projects, offering professionals a comprehensive view of the latest trends and solutions in materials.
With an innovative system that combines 3D printed serial elements and wooden connecting elements, the room in which the exhibition is housed integrates technology, design and philosophy in a single installation, posing a reflection on the temporality of design. The user can use their imagination to connect the plan drawn by the architects in 2D with various 3D printed furniture elements, becoming an interactive platform where the user becomes a co-creator.
Partners
Matter is a service company for the materialisation of architecture and interior design projects based in Barcelona, Madrid and Sotogrande. Since 2017, its mission has been to facilitate architecture that drives innovation, sustainability and wellbeing. It has a team of specialised consultants and three up-to-date libraries of materials at its headquarters. Its services range from advice and sales of materials to specialised consultancy for large-scale projects.
Matter acts as a link between professionals and industry, fostering the exchange of knowledge and the development of the sector. With a focus on continuous research, Matter offers professionals a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in materials, providing solutions that meet the diverse requirements of projects, whether aesthetic, sustainable, economic or quality.
External Reference is a multidisciplinary studio led by Dr. Architect Carmelo Zappulla dedicated to turning spaces into emotional experiences through architecture and design. The studio approaches all its projects with a focus on innovation and technological research, nourished by a wide range of external inspirations, such as contemporary art, science and philosophy.
Among his outstanding projects are the Nova Bocana waterfront in Barcelona; the route of the Spain Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020; the phygital WOW marketplace in Madrid, the Presentedby shops and corners, the Pinko shop at Rome airport; as well as one of his most recent research and design projects, the Pure Plants, a family of 3D printed purifying sculptures, awarded with the international Ro Plastic Prize.
Large-scale 3D printing is establishing itself as an advanced technology in architecture and interior design, enabling the creation of architectural elements and bespoke pieces that are difficult to achieve with conventional methods. LAMÁQUINA incorporates recycled and eco-friendly composite material solutions together with Puretech technology, which helps to absorb greenhouse gases, reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects.
Based in Barcelona, LAMÁQUINA uses advanced techniques and sustainable materials to revolutionise the sector. Its work demonstrates how this technology enables complex geometries and promotes sustainability, fusing technological innovation with environmental awareness. Engineering is essential to ensure efficiency and precision, optimising designs to minimise material waste and prevent deformation.
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