Bio-Spaces: Regenerative, Resilient Futures is an exhibition curated by environmentally-focused media and events platform Planted, in collaboration with Oliver Heath Design Studio. Bio-Spaces will plunge the visitor into the world of biophilic design, exploring biodiversity and biomimicry in design, as well as biomorphic design, bio-based materials and bioregenerative design.
During Bio-Spaces: Regenerative, Resilient Futures visitors will journey through a series of modular gridded ‘islands’, each exploring a theme pertinent to the concept of nature-informed design and each populated with exemplary case studies and products that derive inspiration and materials from nature and the environment. A multi-sensory approach alongside touches of greenery will enhance the experience, bringing the water-inspired spaces of the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Roca London Gallery into direct dialogue with like-minded projects and products that aim to reconnect people and spaces with nature.
Occupying a separate exhibition ‘island’ are stand out products from designers such as Benchmark, whose AYA Collection, created in collaboration with Foster & Partners, is made from solid FSC British grown ash and finished with low VOC oils for healthy indoor air quality. These natural materials were chosen to promote a restorative and calming environment, while company processes ensure durability and waste elimination are central to design.