Officina,
revisiting materials for sustainable future.

Material research and experimentation

Officina is a research project that explores the creation of sustainable and regenerative biomaterials, made exclusively with raw resources sourced from the Parco Naturale del Monte San Bartolo, conceived as a living laboratory along the Adriatic coast. In this context, nature is not only a provider of raw materials but also an active agent that inspires transformation processes respectful of the ecosystem.

The project arises from the urgency of restoring balance between humans and the environment, by revaluing natural elements such as marine debris and plant fibers through sustainable processing techniques. The adopted approach goes beyond sustainability, embracing regeneration and co-creation with the aim of supporting biodiversity, reinforcing natural cycles, and rethinking design as a conscious tool for transformation.

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Monte San Bartolo Regional Natural Park

The beach of Fiorenzuola di Focara was used as a true open-air laboratory: the first phases of transformation and experimentation were carried out directly at the foot of the Natural Park’s cliff, giving life to a cycle of self-production deeply rooted in the context and in close relationship with the landscape.

In contrast to the conventional production model, based on the “extraction–production–disposal” cycle, which fuels environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, Officina proposes a critical reflection and new practices of responsible design.

Within the research, numerous biomaterials were developed, four of which were selected based on availability, durability, and physical properties. These represent the starting point for concrete design developments, promoting an ethical, circular, and conscious approach to design.

*Material resources

*4 different biomaterials with further design development and application

*Framework of the editorial project encompassing all the research on biomaterial experimentation

michelemancini C.V.P 01—CCorner*P 02—Officina P 03—NK successful dictator P 04—BIG totalitarian distancesP 05—Pavilion of the Plurinational State of (Bolivia)P 06—Making the differenceP 07—Rebranding | ASA.euP 08—CraftwayP 09—ImagoDemo 10—Genius Loci©A2M— ’25

michelemancini
C.V.
P 01—CCorner*
P 02—Officina
P 03—NK successful dictator
P 04—BIG totalitarian distances
P 05—Pavilion of the Plurinational State of (Bolivia)
P 06—Making the difference
P 07—Rebranding | ASA.eu
P 08—Craftway
P 09—Imago
Demo 10—Genius Loci

©A2M— ’25