Genspace Biomaterials Studio Open House WIP exhibit showcase

Biomaterials are reshaping the future of design, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional materials and opening up new creative possibilities at the intersection of material science, art, and design.

At our June Open House, Genspace Biomaterials Studio invites you to stop by the lab and meet the artists and designers participating in our Biomaterials Studio exhibit. They’ll be showcasing their prototypes and material samples from microbial dyes to bioplastics and mycelium objects. Whether you're a designer, scientist, artist, or just a curious person, this is a chance to learn about the potential of co-creating with living organisms in art and design.

During the open house, you’ll have the chance to:

• View (& touch!) material samples and prototypes developed by the artists and designers in the Genspace Biomaterials Studio in preparation for their September exhibit
• Meet the artists and designers behind the work and learn about their experimental processes
• Learn about innovative materials, techniques, and applications such as biocement kintsugi, machine knitting algae yarn, and microbial fermented dyes
• Ask questions, get inspired, and connect with a community exploring the future of sustainable materials
  
  

No prior experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to engage! In fact, we’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts on our material research and invite you to share your own knowledge with the artists and designers of Biomaterials Studio as they continue to develop their material in preparation for their final piece for the September show.

Please consider contributing a donation of $10 for Genspace’s Biomaterials Studio when you sign up for this event. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Meet the Co-Leads

Amy Chien is a NYC based architectural designer and materials researcher in pursuit of integrating her spirituality into her creative practice centered on planetary health. She is a recent M. Arch graduate from Pratt Institute where she first fell in love with biobased materials. She has worked on built projects ranging from contemporary residential and hospitality projects to facade restoration. She is currently a project lead for the Genspace Biomaterials Studio, where she hosts materials workshops for K-16 students and guides curious people of all ages and disciplines into the field of biodesign and bioart.

Instagram: @amy_art_architecture

Brian Houstle is a licensed Architect and builder exploring alternative construction materials with fungi. He has designed residential and commercial projects in Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay Area. After attaining his license in architecture, Brian sought hands-on experience and entered construction as an electrician focused on decarbonizing and electrifying homes in the Bay Area. Now in NYC, he is the Biomaterials Studio project co-lead at Genspace where he also develops mycelium structural composites focused on finding alternatives to concrete, steel, and wood construction.

Instagram: @bahoustle