Henning Larsen's pavilion proposes a new aesthetic perspective to be introduced into the field of architecture, materials that offer life, metamorphosis and even decomposition. The spheres were formed from a meticulously selected substrate, including elements such as sugars, flour, hemp and beer dregs.
To bring the pavilion to life, two strains of fungi, Pleurotus Eryngii and Pleurotus Ostreatus, were introduced into the substrate and allowed to colonise the wooden moulds for several weeks. Some of the spheres were dried to maintain the stability of the installation, the rest were allowed to evolve naturally.
"Growing Matter(s)" by Henning Larsen. Photograph by DSL Studio.
The project reflects Henning Larsen's commitment to finding and using innovative and renewable materials to help create a sustainable future.
Each element of the pavilion reinforces the idea of circular design, the mycelium spheres are completely biodegradable and will decompose at the end of their life cycle, while the scaffolding structure is designed to be dismantled for future reuse.
