Hochschule Düsseldorf Peter Behrens School of Arts
Every year, large quantities of seagrass wash up on beaches, where it is usually seen as a nuisance for tourism and a disposal problem. Yet in the ocean, it plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity and storing CO2 . When dried, its flame-retardant, mold-resistant, and sound-absorbing properties make it a valuable resource. To draw more attention to seagrass in interior spaces, I used Zostera marina, a species of seagrass native to the Baltic Sea, to create an acoustic room divider with movable elements. Made from a mixture of natural glue and seagrass, it is fully compostable, while its anodized aluminium frame fits into existing recycling cycles.
