In a vivid exploration of nature, craft, and regeneration, Casa Cork presents cork as a material of the future. Curated by the Cork Collective in collaboration with Rockwell Group and Corticeira Amorim, the installation showcases how one of the world’s most sustainable resources can reshape the way we design and build.
At its centre rises a six-metre-tall cork-clad tree, created from reclaimed virgin cork and 3D scanned by Factum Arte. Around it, an environment crafted almost entirely from cork features bespoke furniture, sculptural lighting, textiles, and surfaces. Works by the Campana Brothers, Tom Dixon, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, and Rockwell Group blend seamlessly, highlighting cork’s extraordinary versatility.
The space invites a slower, more tactile experience of design. Visitors are encouraged to move through a landscape where every surface, from the floor tiles to the chandelier overhead, tells a story of natural materiality and renewal. Beyond its functional uses, cork here becomes a medium for conversation, memory, and sensory engagement.
Throughout the week, Casa Cork also served as a vibrant gathering place, offering a wine bar experience with selections from Château Miraval, Terre Margaritelli, and Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC, alongside curated talks on sustainable design. Conversations hosted by journalist Tiffany Jow brought together voices like David Rockwell, Yves Béhar, Deyan Sudjic, and Tom Dixon to explore the future of materials, craft, and circularity.
An international student competition expanded the conversation, with finalists from Parsons School of Design and Politecnico di Milano showcasing imaginative cork-based furniture, lighting, and object concepts.
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“Casa Cork is a living laboratory,” said David Rockwell. “It challenges us to rethink materials not only as resources but as opportunities for regeneration.”
With its mix of immersive design, convivial exchange, and material innovation, Casa Cork offered a fresh vision for a regenerative design future.
