Copenhagen-based studio Natural Material Studio works together with designer Zuzanna Skurka on Brick Textiles. This is an installation that takes place during Milan Design Week and it is essentially a soft bio textile that is constructed from a surplus of bricks. This is on display currently at Alcova, which is a traveling exhibition platform.
The textile is made from repurposed bricks that were previously classified as waste from demolition projects. These are then crushed down and then bonded together using Procel, which is a natural softener that is protein-based. The result is a reddish color and hangs from the roof along metal bars in the room to create a dramatic form in a brightly lit space.
Brick-Made Organic Soft Textiles
Natural Material Studio & Zuzanna Skurka Create Brick Textiles
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Textiles - Repurposing waste materials, such as bricks, into textiles promotes sustainability and eco-friendliness in the fashion and interior design industries.
2. Circular Economy Design - Using a surplus of materials, like bricks, to create functional and aesthetically pleasing textiles aligns with the circular economy model and presents opportunities for innovation in the design industry.
3. Bio-textiles - The use of natural bonding agents, like protein-based softeners, to create textiles can lead to the emergence of bio-textiles as a new trend in the fashion and interior design spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The use of sustainable and innovative materials, such as brick textiles, can disrupt the traditional materials and methods within the fashion industry.
2. Interior Design - Circular economy design principles, such as repurposing waste materials to create functional textiles, align with the sustainable and eco-friendly trends present in the interior design industry.
3. Architecture - Transforming unused or wasted building materials, such as bricks, into textiles can disrupt traditional construction practices and foster a new era of eco-friendly architecture.