Medieval Cardboard Chambers

The 'Hidden Lines' Guest Room by Jeroen van Mechelen

In Vals, Switzerland, there is a villa carved out of a mountain. In that villa, you'll find the 'Hidden Lines' guest room by Amsterdam designer Jeroen van Mechelen of Studio JVM.

The Hidden Lines guest room is a vaulted room crafted of angled cardboard panels. The overall look and aesthetic was inspired by medieval painting, which lends an interesting old-world comparison to Mechelen's modern day use of eco-friendly cardboard and paper-craft design.

Implications - Consumers are intrigued when biodegradable textiles such as cardboard are utilized in a manner resembling solid materials such as wood. Corporations may potentially generate lots of publicity from crafting a signature product utilizing biodegradable textiles while simultaneously appearing eco-friendly.

Biodegradable Textiles
Biodegradable textiles such as cardboard are being utilized in a manner resembling solid materials such as wood.
Eco-friendly Design
Corporations can generate publicity by crafting signature products utilizing biodegradable textiles and appearing eco-friendly.
Paper-craft Design
The use of paper-craft design in architecture and interior design is gaining interest and providing innovative solutions.

Where This Applies

Architecture
Architecture firms can explore the use of biodegradable textiles in their designs and create sustainable structures.
Interior Design
Interior design industry can embrace eco-friendly and paper-craft design elements to offer unique and sustainable living spaces.
Sustainability
The field of sustainability can explore the potential of biodegradable textiles and their applications in various industries.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 11%
Freshness 8%

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