Growing Architecture - Co-Desigining with Fungi (Session 1 of 2)

Antje Nestler & Dr. Kristin Werner
Science communicators

with architects Natalija Miodragović and Dimitra Almpani-Lekka

In this workshop, we dive into the interconnected world of fungi and their mycelium together with researchers and architects Dimitra Almpani-Lekka and Natalija Miodragović from Matters of Activity. In their research they experiment with fungal material systems in the architectural context, supported by the Biomaterials Lab of the Applied and Molecular Microbiology department of TU Berlin.

We will explore the properties and behaviors of mycelium in nature and architecture and speculate about possible futures: Could the buildings of tomorrow be grown in collaboration with plants and fungi? Can fungi help us build life-supporting networks in the cities to maintain natural resources and the local biodiversity? How can co-designing and co-habiting with a living organism transform our experience of future architecture and our relationships with other species? The experienced speculation team of CollActive Materials, Antje Nestler and Kristin Werner, will guide you – no previous knowledge or special skills required!