What is grown comfort? We've stopped building furniture — we've started growing it. Mycelium (the root system of fungi) has become a revolutionary material in sustainable lobby design. It's a living composite that grows into a shape defined by the designer, consuming agricultural waste and transforming it into an ultra-light, strong, and fire-resistant material. We create interiors where nature is not just a decoration but the structural skeleton of the space. Let's explore how fungal technologies are changing our perception of luxury and ecology.
Bio-Assembly: How to Grow a Sofa
The process of creating mycelium furniture resembles alchemy. Fungal spores are mixed with an organic substrate (hemp, straw, sawdust) and placed in a 3D-printed mold.
Within 7–10 days, the mycelium completely 'consumes' the substrate, creating a dense, velvety structure. Afterward, the material undergoes thermal treatment to stop the growth. The result is an object with a unique organic geometry that's lighter than plastic yet stronger than wood, possessing a zero carbon footprint.
When implementing projects in the area of "Bio-Assembly: How to Grow a Sofa", 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.
Acoustics and Safety: Nature's Insulator
Mycelium possesses outstanding acoustic properties. Its porous structure absorbs up to 95% of sound waves across a wide frequency range.
In lobbies, we use mycelium wall panels to create zones of absolute acoustic comfort. This material is naturally fire-resistant — when exposed to open flame, it chars, creating a protective layer that does not support combustion or emit toxic gases, unlike synthetic foams.
Visitors arriving for the first time in a space with a well-designed mycelium furniture 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.
The Aesthetics of 'Wild' Luxury: Earth Texture
Mycelium furniture is a manifesto for a new aesthetic. The material surface resembles expensive suede or soft handmade paper.
We don't hide its origin, emphasizing natural color transitions and textural irregularities. Such 'honest' luxury is valued higher than smooth, cold plastic. It's an interior that smells like a forest after the rain and gives the guest a deep sense of connection to the planet, even in the heart of a concrete megacity.
Installing solutions from the mycelium furniture 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.
Circularity and ROI: Furniture as Fertilizer
The main economic advantage of mycelium is its complete biodegradability. At the end of its 10–15 year lifespan, the furniture can simply be shredded and turned into high-quality compost for your business center's garden.
This frees building owners from disposal costs and boosts the company's image as a leader in the circular economy. A mycelium lobby is not just a beautiful space; it's a working investment in a future where every interior item returns to the soil without leaving a trace.