Monostudio combines interior design and materials research to address environmental challenges, focusing on sensory experience and well-being through evocative, materials-driven design.
The seventh episode of the Behind video series features the work of Monostudio, a Milan-based interior design firm founded in 2005 by Elise Evaso and Luca Guglieri. Seeking new ways to address ongoing environmental issues, the studio has expanded its focus to: We will achieve our goals for 2020 by integrating materials development and research into our practices.
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This evolution led to the birth of Monoferments, a parallel effort focused on experimenting with discarded materials rather than immediately implementing cutting-edge innovations into client projects. The intention behind this venture is to create a palette of natural, biocompatible and circular materials, and Monostudio’s belief that incorporating waste into the design process has become essential in modern practice. embodies.
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Experimentation with materials has always been a cornerstone of Monostudio’s approach, and its focus on the sensory interaction between materials and human experience reflects the company’s continued commitment to promoting comfort in indoor spaces. I am. After putting out an open call for Italian companies to donate scrap materials, Monostudio has since used these discarded elements as a starting point for numerous design explorations.
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Their materials-driven design philosophy allows the materials themselves to determine the creative process, guiding each stage of development and fostering a dynamic relationship between the studio and the raw materials they use. The methodology is rooted in a sensibility that is both experimental and primal, and involves the creation of custom recipes and a series of continuous steps that gradually reveal when to proceed and when to stop transforming these ingredients. Contains tests.
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Beyond technical exploration, designers immerse themselves in deep sensory engagement with materials, using all five senses to touch, smell, and imagine innovative possibilities for use in future design projects. I will. Monostudio has consistently placed well-being at the heart of its design philosophy, believing that interior spaces should not only provide comfort, but also establish a deep connection between the individual and the natural world.
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Research into the use of natural, tactile materials aims to evoke powerful sensory experiences and anchor the user in the environment in a physical and emotional way. Through this experiential and material-driven approach, Monostudio consistently creates designs that are unique in form and texture, fusing functionality and emotional depth while demonstrating the studio’s commitment to sustainability and its uniquely evocative design language. We are proving our efforts.
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Working closely with local artisans such as Ceramic Furnace, the studio integrates traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design principles. Using elemental processes such as firing and glazing, we create innovative materials rooted in nature and reinforcing the complex relationship between design, the environment and human well-being.
