SÕÕR focuses on biodesign and prototyping circular solutions. The experimental lab is open as a workspace that can be rented by creative individuals and organizations. SÕÕR provides the tools, bio-based materials, and expertise needed for prototyping and designing circular solutions. In addition, we organize thematic workshops as well as exhibitions on sustainable design and art.
circular approach.
bio-based materials.
technologies.
Circular design is a regenerative practice that gives back more than it takes. Circularity is inherent to nature as well: regeneration and returning to the beginning of the cycle — it is worth pausing and observing how nature does it.
The experimental lab is intended for both workgroups and individuals, for experienced designers as well as emerging circular design enthusiasts and students who wish to experiment with bio-based materials.
SÕÕR is equipped with a variety of bio-based materials such as plant fibers, wood pulp, celluloses, algae, pigments, and other materials of natural origin, offering an alternative to the synthetic. Additional materials for experimentation may also be brought into the lab.
The experimental lab is intended for both workgroups and individuals, for experienced designers as well as emerging circular design enthusiasts and students who wish to experiment with bio-based materials.
SÕÕR is equipped with a variety of bio-based materials such as plant fibers, wood pulp, celluloses, algae, pigments, and other materials of natural origin, offering an alternative to the synthetic. Additional materials for experimentation may also be brought into the lab.
Lab kitchen:
– scale, thermometer, microscope, various measuring containers
– magnetic stirrer and test tubes
– grinder, kiln, heat press
– containers and mixing tools of various sizes
Prototyping equipment:
– 3D printer using bio-based materials (clay, mycelium, and other experimental mixes)
– 3D scanner
Production and processing equipment:
– temperature-controlled drying cabinet
– tools for handling soft materials (sewing machine and other sewing supplies, pliers, scissors, awls, cutting mat, etc.)
– various hand and power tools (saw, cordless drill, hammer, etc.)