Felicia Neuhof
Shellf Life
Every shell tells a story. A story of life, of ecosystems, and of the meals that bring us together. But what happens when the meal is over? This is where Shellf Life, a groundbreaking biomaterial derived from upcycled mollusk shells, embarks on its transformative odyssey. Through extensive testing and prototyping, Shellf Life demonstrates versatility across applications, from tiles and bowls to furniture and architectural wall systems. By scaling this material to an architectural level, Shellf Life shows that biomaterials can be big, beautiful, and durable with sustainability considered as a given, not a gimmick. The development of this enchanting material has fostered collaboration among artists, designers, scientists, restaurants, aquaculture farmers, and local communities. As Shellf Life continues to be developed and applied across diverse contexts, it presents a vision of a more regenerative and ecologically harmonious future, redefining how the built environment engages with nature, people, and the planet.
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