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Bio-based

Bio-based materials have unique properties and natural beauty. Innovation is key to developing these new material forms for use across all manner of interior applications. One of the main advantages of biomaterials is their low environmental impact. And as material exploration gathers momentum, we provide a platform.

Unique furniture made from transformed coffee bags, showcasing sustainable design by Vepa and Peeze with scattered coffee beans.

Vepa transforms would-be waste coffee bags.

19.12.2024

Colorful biomaterial tray with unique marbled patterns, showcasing innovative low-carbon, waste-based design for sustainable products.

25 biomaterial and waste-based products for 2025.

13.12.2024

Wooden stool featuring human hair accents, highlighting innovative use of hair as a sustainable material in design.

Hair as a new material?

09.10.2024

Elegant interior showcasing CornWall® material, featuring a soft pink wall and a stylish countertop.

StoneCycling & Circular Matters' CornWall®.

17.01.2024

24 bio and by-product based materials for 2024.

24 bio and by-product based materials for 2024.

26.12.2023

Assorted bio-based materials and design prototypes showcasing innovative black and natural wood textures.

Interview: The New Materialist.

05.07.2023

Newly designed Hayes Pavilion at Glastonbury Festival, showcasing innovative fungi-based architecture with visitors interacting at sunset.

Glastonbury Festival’s Hayes Pavilion.

16.06.2023

Textile artwork featuring seaweed textures, showcasing Jasmine Linington's unique slow textile artistry inspired by Scotland's coastal landscapes.

Meet the maker: Jasmine Linington.

14.04.2023

Exhibits showcasing sustainable materials and color concepts in circular design, featured in a bright, collaborative space.

How do we bring colour into circularity?

21.03.2023

Stylish interior design featuring sustainable decor, including pendant lights, a potted plant, and eco-friendly materials.

Year in review: Top innovation of 2022.

29.12.2022

Modern white ceramic vase with textured surface, holding dried grasses against a warm yellow background.

Dutch Design Week 2022: Our top picks.

23.12.2022

Top 23 biomaterial designers to watch in 2023.

Top 23 biomaterial designers to watch in 2023.

18.11.2022

Four artists from DeakinBio, engaged in innovative research and creative projects, showcasing diverse expressions in black and white portraits.

Maker in residence: DeakinBio.

11.11.2022

Modern interior design featuring a lively café space with patrons, colorful seating, and bright pendant lighting.

Graduate spotlight: Lucia Mills.

07.09.2022

Sculptural piece by Georgie Gerrard showcasing vibrant textures and colors, reflecting her innovative bio-art practice.

Graduate spotlight: Georgie Gerrard.

17.08.2022

Coconut materials and sustainable biocomposite panels displayed together, showcasing innovative coconut-based products by NaturLoop.

Cocoboard: Sustainable coconut-based panels.

18.05.2022

Exhibition display showcasing innovative biomaterials at Material Source Studio for the "From The Ground Up" exhibition.

From The Ground Up now open at MSS.

07.03.2022

Top 22 biomaterial designers to watch in 2022.

Top 22 biomaterial designers to watch in 2022.

08.02.2022

Material Source is a destination for interior designers, architects and property professionals exploring a wealth of materials, products, and finished projects both online, and offline, at our Studios in Manchester & Glasgow.

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Material Source Studio
1 Federation Street
NOMA Manchester
M4 4BF

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Glasgow Studio:

Material Source Studio
180 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2NR

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