{"id":2167,"date":"2026-10-30T12:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dorafalu.it\/?p=2167"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:37:50","slug":"dorafalu-newsletter-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dorafalu.it\/en\/dorafalu-newsletter-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorafal\u00f9 Newsletter | #2 November"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What shape does creativity take when it learns to dialogue with matter? In our second edition of Creative Convergences, we explore three radical ways of understanding design: from a designer who lets bacteria grow fabrics directly, to a medieval crypt that invented upcycling nine centuries ago, to a floating steel architecture that tranorms dinner in the Norwegian fjords into a pure sensory experience.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Jen Keane and the Fabric “Woven” by Bacteria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What if a shoe or a handbag was born already shaped, with no need for cutting, stitching, or assembly?<\/p>\n

This is the challenge overcome by British designer Jen Keane<\/a><\/strong> with her project This is Microbial Weaving.<\/p>\n

Jen works with a bacterium (Acetobacter xylinum). By building a small custom loom, she guides the growth of microorganisms so that they produce micro-fibers of pure cellulose, weaving them around a pattern.<\/p>\n

The highlight: Jen had a bacterial colony “print” the complete upper of a sneaker<\/a><\/strong>. The result is a unique piece, extremely lightweight, stronger than cotton, and produced with zero cutting waste.<\/p>\n

A true revolution for pattern-making and bespoke design. Imagine accessories and garments whose silhouettes are 3D-designed directly by nature while the material grows.<\/p>\n

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The Crypt of San Zama: The Archetype of Upcycling<\/strong><\/p>\n

If we think material reuse and the circular economy are modern concepts, ancient architecture is ready to prove us wrong.<\/p>\n

In the heart of Bologna, the Crypt of San Zama<\/a> is an underground gem that presents itself as a true structural “patchwork,” shaped by nearly nine centuries of transformations and stratifications (from the 3rd to the 12th century).<\/p>\n

The highlight: It is built almost entirely through repurposing: the central column shafts are assembled from pieces of different eras, the altar rests on 12th-century columns, and the floor retains Roman paving from 270 AD.<\/p>\n

I<\/strong>t is a stratigraphic cross-section of time where matter does not die; instead, it changes function, adapts, and composes a new aesthetic through assembly.<\/p>\n

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PERSPECTIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Encounters, environments, and visions.<\/p>\n

Salmon Eye & Iris Restaurant: Dining Inside a Steel Iris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Floating in Norway’s Hardanger Fjord is an ellipsoidal structure clad in over 1,000 stainless steel “scales” that reflect the light of the water, resembling the skin of a salmon. This is Salmon Eye<\/a><\/strong>, the striking architecture designed by Kvorning Design, which houses the Michelin-starred restaurant Iris<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

The restaurant is accessible exclusively by boat, turning the journey across the water into an integral part of the sensory experience. Inside, Norm Architects created a warm, intimate atmosphere using walnut wood and curved elements, offering a sharp contrast to the metallic outer shell. In the kitchen, Chef Anika Madsen guides a culinary journey entirely centered around sustainability and local ingredients.<\/p>\n

It is a perfect example of how conceptual architecture can blend into an extreme natural landscape, creating a fully immersive experience even before sitting down at the table.<\/p>\n

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Untill next time!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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