Bioworks intend to re-discover an essential element of our culture, taking a step back in the attempt to break the negative trend of consumerism and waste. The most appropriate material for this was found to be felt, due both to its ancient origins and to the purity of the textile itself, and to the fact that its production does not involve any polluting industrial processes. I experimented with textures and languages, with different modes of utilisation, which will inevitably be transferred to the user, who will control the processes of self-construction, re-utilisation and re-cycling.

Led lights, a new low-consumption luminous source, is a low heat light. This feature allowed me to break away of the usual pattern: base, stem, warm light source, lampshade, and to envisage new typologies: carpet-lamps, windbreak-lamps, tapestry-lamps. My concept was aimed at issues of ecology and self-production. The lamp consists of a simple frame which anyone can put together. In this case, the felt textile is the only part delivered, together with instructions on how to make the frame.

Silk and wool both have very high insulation properties. The combination of these materials allowed me to create curtains that, in addition to providing insulation, also retain the humidity in the air, releasing it when required. Unable to resist the fascination of these materials, I also had fun creating cushions and fabrics for the home.

Biopanel is a study where I tried to approach the world of colour. Since Biolights I tried to introduce the polychromy, but without success. I felt that those artificial colour were not in line with the research I started with Bioworks. Biopanel represents the introduction of the natural colours, more in harmony with the material and my thought.

This is a felt panel to attach to the wall, with openings holding small succulent plants. Everyone can construct his own domestic garden, a natural picture in which felt and wood are the only construction elements.

Felt is an appropriate material for creating objects that last through time, that can be re-modelled easily and used for other purposes. The same object can become a vase, a coin tray, a lamp, a fruit bowl...