Exploring salt ‘s potential in the future of design and architecture
Studio Brière is a London-based design practice that uses materials as the starting point to create functional objects through research and hands-on experimentation. Founder Julia Brière develops alternative fabrication processes that highlight material qualities while reframing conventional production methods.
Featuring at Material Matters 2025 is Saltscapes, a collection of furniture and homeware made from salt. In response to the growing challenges of resource scarcity and environmental strain, the series explores salt’s potential role in the future of design and architecture. Through various fabrication methods, biomaterial development, and architectural techniques, Saltscapes examines the physical, mechanical and aesthetic properties of salt, suggesting new possibilities for its use.