What this temporary pavilion in France teaches about mycelium’s regenerative potential

The Dirty Lab pavilion comprises a circular modular structure nestled into the forest floor at Domaine de Boisbuchet, an international research centre for design and architecture in southwest France. - Andres Tapia CIRECA

Here, during a workshop led in collaboration with Italian architecture studio Park Associati, participants worked to construct movable lab modules made from mycelium panels and upcycled textile residues. - Andres Tapia CIRECA

The pavilion’s impermanence is as clear as its temporary objective. - Andres Tapia CIRECA

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16500 Lessac, France

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Aléa, Park Associati

Client

Domaine de Boisbuchet

The modular, sustainable structure is built from mycelium and upcycled materials, serving as part of Paris-based design studio Aléa’s ongoing research into bio-inclusive design.

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