The Slow2 lighting installation, designed by Su Yang Choi, showcases innovative use of biodegradable seaweed-derived materials to reinterpret traditional Korean architectural principles, specifically the baramgil concept, by creating visually layered, interlocking circular structures that enhance spatial depth and connectivity. This installation, presented at Salone Satellite 2026 in Milan, emphasizes sustainability and the aesthetic potential of natural materials in contemporary design.
The Slow2 lighting installation by Su Yang Choi highlights the innovative use of seaweed-based biodegradable materials in design, emphasizing their potential not as substitutes but as unique materials with distinct aesthetic and formal qualities. This project showcases how sustainable materials can integrate with industrial systems while maintaining structural and visual harmony, offering a compelling case for expanding the material palette in contemporary design practices, particularly in sustainable architecture and interior design.