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By harnessing the nurturing power of mycelium, the Mycorrhizal Hub creates a symbiotic relationship between architecture and the surrounding environment. While igniting a sense of wonder and familiarity among the public, it unveils the mysteries of mycology, captivating the local community. The spaces serve as vibrant hubs for mycological exploration and expression as the design aims to make tangible the entire spectrum of possible relationships and connections between the materials used and the experience.
The project delves into the innovative use of mycelium as a building material, where its adaptive qualities become a catalyst for exploring the limitless flexibility that mycelium offers, paving the way for future design. The living walls extend as a guiding root to the building, introducing the "Mycorrhizal Landscape" to urban realms. Within this transformative realm, mycorrestoration thrives, revitalising and enriching the landscape through a fungal network.
Embracing the ethos of community, the design strategy fosters community development and establishes a circular economy that empowers local residents and the civic aspect along Old Oak Lane in West London.
The market stalls dedicated to mycology beckon public exploration, accessible through two entrances: one from the main street to the north and the other from the riverside to the southeast.
Through the underground mycorrhizal network and the simultaneous degradation of on-site myco products, new growth emerges, fostering a thriving ecosystem and seamless resource transfer.
Unified structural system: column-supported fabrication with cellulose-based formwork fostering mycelium growth, seamlessly integrating into the end product.
The undulating floors allow the design to achieve a delicate balance of separation and connection, allowing transparency between the controlled production space and public areas.