Can you tell us about the creative process behind your project, “Vertical Grounds”?

"Vertical Grounds" is an ongoing design and research project that attempts to push the limits of cork fabrication while searching for ecological alternatives to conventional greenwall (vertical garden) systems. After building and researching several greenwalls, I realised that there are two primary problems that need t…

Cork can be found anywhere

Beyond the microscopic level and focusing on practical issues, cork can be found in a newly-purchased apartment, in our company’s office building, or in the public building across the street, without us even realising it. It may be between the walls and under our noses, or rather under our feet. At the ground level, co…

Cork can be found anywhere

Beyond the microscopic level and focusing on practical issues, cork can be found in a newly-purchased apartment, in our company’s office building, or in the public building across the street, without us even realising it. It may be between the walls and under our noses, or rather under our feet. At the ground level, co…

Dialogue between nature and technology

A horticultural laboratory was created on the ground floor to explore innovative techniques for growing vegetables and herbs in urban settings. The technologies used include vertical cultivation, using aeroponics, and other forms of hydroponic cultivation (without soil), as well as LED lighting to accelerate plant grow…