Construction is always waste. Growing is cleanliness. Reception Space uses fungal root systems (mycelium) as natural glue. Mixing spores with sawdust in a mold, a strong chair or reception block is 'grown' in 5 days. The material is light, fire-resistant, and velvety like suede.
Suede Texture: Nature's Soft Touch
Mycelium has a unique tactility — not cold plastic, not rough wood. The outer crust (densified mycelium) resembles nubuck. Natural shades of baked milk and terracotta. Hypoallergenic. Antibacterial: chitin suppresses bacterial growth.
Creates an atmosphere of warmth and biological safety in the lobby. Subtle forest aroma. Partners: IKEA Lab, Ecovative, Bolt Threads. Products are left unpainted, preserving the natural palette.
When implementing projects in the area of "Suede Texture: Nature's Soft Touch", the Reception Space team draws on years of experience working with properties of every scale — from boutique lobbies to transit zones of major business centers. Each solution goes through a prototyping and pilot-operation phase directly at the client's site, allowing hidden nuances to be identified before full-scale installation begins.
Sound and Fire: Fungal Functionality
Porous structure is an ideal sound absorber. NRC 0.85 — outperforms professional acoustic foam. In a fire, mycelium chars rather than burns, protecting the structure.
Fire class: B-s1-d0 (European standard). Thermal conductivity: 0.04 W/(m·K) — warmer than mineral wool. Applications: coworking spaces, recording studios, conference halls.
Visitors arriving for the first time in a space with a well-designed Myco-Design solutions system note a feeling of thoughtfulness and care. This is no accident: Reception Space designs a perception journey — from the first visual contact to tactile sensations, forming a cohesive impression that is memorable and associated with a high level of service.
Circular Economy: Furniture Subscription
Tired of the furniture? Break it, toss it in the garden — it becomes fertilizer. We offers a subscription: old desk to compost, new one grown every 3 years.
Composting: 45 days to full decomposition. Cradle to Cradle Platinum, OK Compost certified. Clients: Patagonia stores, Google Bio-Campus, IKEA sustainability labs.
Installing solutions from the Myco-Design solutions category requires coordination among multiple engineering departments: electrical, ventilation, and structural loads. Reception Space provides a full cycle — from design documentation to construction supervision, minimizing risks at every stage of implementation and guaranteeing precise adherence to the approved project.
Every Reception Space project in the "Circular Economy: Furniture Subscription" domain is accompanied by a detailed component specification indicating manufacturers, delivery timelines, and warranty service conditions. This approach ensures budget transparency and schedule predictability for the client.
Custom Shapes and Colors
Mycelium grows into any shape — complex geometries with zero waste. Organic dyes are integrated into the substrate: palette from white to deep ochre.
Company logos can be 'grown' into the material structure. We creates unique 'mushroom sculptures' for luxury brands.
Investing in Myco-Design solutions pays off not only through aesthetic impact. Reception Space projects demonstrate a measurable influence on client satisfaction and, consequently, on repeat-visit conversion. The vestibule ceases to be a cost item and becomes an asset that drives business growth.
Projects incorporating elements of "Custom Shapes and Colors" include a post-installation audit phase. The Reception Space team returns to the site 30 days after installation is complete, evaluates the actual use of the space, and makes adjustments as needed, maximizing the return on every solution.