What you can find in your room:
Woodchip innovation
Ceramics, contrary to what you might think, is not a renewable resource. Our toilets and washbasins by Woodio are made from a bio-innovative material from real wood chips — a renewable natural resource and ecological alternative to stone and ceramics — with a minimal carbon footprint. In everyday use, this material works the same way as ceramics. The significant difference is the almost carbon-neutral production method of the material, which, as an environmentally friendly alternative, significantly reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions. A resin-based binder makes it fully waterproof.
To be found in: The Rooms, The Bathroom
Cork flooring & walls
In our rooms, we have our floor and partly our walls covered in cork by Amorim, a great renewable material. Cork is 100% natural, reusable and recyclable, with many environmental advantages. Besides being fully biodegradable, the process of harvesting cork does not harm trees. Throughout its lifecycle, cork products absorb more CO2 than they release during production, making it a carbon-negative material and an amazing choice for use.
To be found in: The Rooms, The Hallways.
Modular tiles
Our bathrooms feature beautiful natural tiles from the company FMG. The slabs are made exclusively from natural minerals and clays containing no harmful substances, no solvents, or chemical additives. The materials are extracted and worked using sustainable methods with the production being ISO-certified for quality and environmental management.
To be found in: The Rooms, The Bathroom
Regenerated carpets
Our partner Tarkett provided us with beautiful carpet tiles made from 100% ECONYL yarn — regenerated nylon that can be recycled, recreated and remoulded again and again, indefinitely — bonded to a Desso EcoBase, a 100% recyclable carpet backing. And that's not the best part. At the end of their life, our carpets can be returned to the Tarkett production site, where they will be disassembled and turned into new carpets. The entire range is cradle to cradle certified, assessing the safety, circularity and responsibility of materials and products.
To be found in: The Library, The Studio, The Hallways
Recycled badminton shuttlecocks
The lampshades in your room. Badminton generates a lot of waste — shuttlecocks cannot be recycled and are typically buried or burned. Our lampshades are made from repurposed badminton shuttlecocks by Boutures. Once recovered, the handwheels are crushed and added to an acrylic mineral resin, then shaped in moulds into lampshades. The resin is solvent-free and cold transformed, so the process is not very energy-intensive.
To be found in: The Rooms, The Creators Space
Every material in your room has been chosen with care — for how it looks, how it lasts, and what it gives back. Come and see the story for yourself at The Usual.
