Are we seeing a cork revolution in the design world?

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Cork Revolution Casa Cork Milan Rendering Credit Rockwell Group HR

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These cork boards are designed for more than just shopping lists or holiday photos – they are taking the design world by storm! The Casa Cork installation is one of the highlights of Milan Design Week 2025, while GENCORK is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Maison et Objet. Time for a closer look at this sustainable all-rounder.

Milan Design Week 2025, which takes place from 8 to 13 April 2025, will be revolutionary, inviting you on a multi-sensory journey of discovery with Casa Cork! Rockwell Group, the Cork Collective and cork pioneer Corticeira Amorim present Casa Cork, a spectacular installation that proves that cork is the future! The highlight? A monumental cork tree made from recycled bark – the centrepiece of an immersive experience that combines design, craftsmanship and sustainability. Visitors will able to experience cork in a completely new and exciting way – from furniture to lighting to student prototypes, there’s something for everyone!

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“With Casa Cork, we want to inspire the design community with this remarkable material!” – David Rockwell, founder and president of the architecture and design firm Rockwell Group

Casa Cork Milan Design Week 2025 Cr Rockwell Group

Casa Cork Milan Design Week 2025 Cr Emily Andrews

10 years of GENCORK

GENCORK celebrated its tenth anniversary at Maison et Objet in Paris. The brand specialises in sustainable design and combines nature with modern technology. In collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects, GENCORK launches innovative projects such as the Thalia pattern and AI-based designs that take the creative possibilities of cork to a whole new level. The vision: regenerative design principles for a sustainable future in architecture and interior design.

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