In 2026, furniture isn't bought—it's grown. We present 3D-Printed Biological Furniture Units—a technology for cultivating an interior. At Reception Space, we design lobbies where chairs, tables, and decorative panels are printed from mushroom mycelium and recycled bio-polymers. This involves creating objects that merge AI ergonomics with the life force of nature. We explore how grown furniture makes your lobby carbon-negative and truly alive.
Mycelium-Robot: Collaborative Creation of Machine and Nature
2026 technology utilizes a robotic arm with an extruder that deposits layer after layer of bio-gel inoculated with mushroom spores. In a Reception Space lobby, furniture 'ripens' after printing: the mycelium grows through the bio-polymer matrix, creating a structure surpassing plastic and wood in strength. This allows for forms impossible to manufacture with traditional methods—complex fractal structures and hollow self-supporting volumes. Your furniture is a frozen moment of growth.
Sensory Luxury: The Warm Skin of Nature
Textures you want to touch
In 2026 projects from Reception Space, bio-furniture possesses unique tactile properties. The mycelium surface feels like delicate suede or warm human skin. It features natural antibacterial protection and sound absorption capabilities, creating perfect acoustic comfort in the lobby. The color palette ranges from natural ivory tones to deep textures created by injecting natural plant pigments during the printing process.
