Bristol design studio Re:Right Design works on the Hayes Pavilion for this year's Glastonbury festival which is made from seaweed in order to show off how sets can be formed without relying on plastic. This is making a return for the second time in a row to explore the infrastructure even more to and how it can be even more sustainable.
Kostur explains to Dezeen, "A big part of our mission is to move material science out of the lab and into the real world. So we're looking at the creative industries – mainly set building, scenic painting, festivals, events – where products and material turnover is really quick and lifecycle isn't really considered at all."
Image Credit: Simon Carroll, Re:Right
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable-set Design
- Design studios are increasingly experimenting with environmentally-friendly materials like seaweed to create sustainable festival pavilions.
- Plastic-free Events
- Events and festivals are moving towards plastic-free solutions for infrastructure and set designs to reduce environmental impact.
- Material Science in Creative Industries
- The application of advanced material science in artistic domains, such as set building, showcases how innovative materials can replace traditional ones.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Event Planning
- The event planning industry is adopting sustainable practices by integrating eco-friendly materials into event designs and decorations.
- Material Science
- Material science is finding new commercial applications in creative fields, highlighting its versatility beyond traditional uses.
- Eco-conscious Design
- Eco-conscious design is gaining traction as designers seek to minimize waste and reduce the carbon footprint of their projects.
