an interactive installation exploring what we are all made of - through materials and the senses.
Presented at ambiente 2026, At The Table With Nature is developed by Healthy Materials Lab EU in collaboration with the Wiesbaden-based design agency raumgesichte.
Find us at ambiente:
Hall: 3.1 - Booth: B21
Through tactile, sensory, and participatory encounters, the installation explores the inseparable connections between materials, human and planetary health, and community.
It frames building not only as a technical act, but as a cultural one - rooted in care, responsibility, and shared environments.
Daily MATERIAL STORIES at The Table
MATERIAL STORIES is a series of daily conversations hosted by HML EU and raumgesichte during ambiente, bringing together architects, designers, manufacturers, farmers, chefs, and material innovators shaping healthier, more sustainable design practices.
Each session focuses on a specific material or approach, highlighting biogenic, low-impact, and market-ready solutions that support human and planetary health.
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MATERIAL STORIES with Werner Schönthaler of SAPPA - a pioneer of hemp-lime construction in the DACH region and winner of the German Sustainability Award Products 2026 - invites us to discover how nature and innovation unite in today's architecture. Gather around the table as he shares his inspiring 15-year journey pioneering sustainable, healthy, and hemp-based building solutions shaping the future of regenerative design.
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MATERIAL STORIES with MAREDI Design invites visitors to explore how an internationally acclaimed studio transforms homes from the Midwest to France through healthy materials, intentional choices, and refined culturally-inspired design, revealing how every surface can tell a more sustainable, wellness-focused story.
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MATERIAL STORIES with Max Breidenbach from Claytec invites visitors into the world of clay as a living, nature-based design medium, where heritage craftsmanship powers cutting-edge, low-carbon interiors. Discover how expressive clay surfaces, textures, and systems are reshaping healthy, modern spaces.
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MATERIAL STORIES with Wästberg and XAL explores how innovative lighting design meets sustainability. From Wästberg’s bioplastic w127 Winkel to XAL’s ENIVA, an eco-conscious suspended aluminum solution, both brands redefine illumination using responsible materials, crafting glare-free, adaptable lights that transform everyday spaces of comfort and wellbeing.
Partners & Sponsors
At The Table With Nature is made possible through the support of our partners and sponsors, whose work advances material innovation, transparency, and environmental responsibility.
Concept and Booth Design:
Alison Mears & Leila Behjat | HML EU
Silke Remmel | raumgesichte
Booth Construction:
Stefan Neumann | raumwerk
Graphic Design:
Christine Repschläger | gutesdesign
Visual Storytelling:
Ghizlaine Mallek
Assistance: Ema Capilla
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re a municipality seeking healthier renovation practices, an architect exploring biobased and regenerative materials, or a research institution driving innovation in the bioeconomy, HML EU partners with changemakers across Europe to turn ideas into action.