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Hortus Bionica

We believe that sustainable and healthy living of the future is adaptive and interactive like natural systems. To achieve this, over the last years, Studio Samira Boon has developed digitally produced origami designs to implement as lightweight and dynamic 3D textile installations that generate flexible space. As the next step in this merging nature and technology development, the studio launches HORTUS BIONICA i.c.w. Sensor Lab Utrecht and with the support of the Creative Industries Fund NL.
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Studio Samira Boon
white paper flowers are arranged in an intricate pattern on a black background with gold lines
Origami Installation
Nature And Technology
Architectural Materials
Sustainable Environment
Origami Design
Sensors Technology
Next Step
Creative Industries
Blossom Flower
HORTUS BIONICA adaptive garden
To behave in symbiosis with the constantly changing needs of the users and environmental space, HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems: the installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms to generate systems with healthy dynamic processes similar to micro ecosystems. The key concepts behind this installation are nature and movement.
several pieces of metal are arranged in the shape of hexagons on a white sheet
Flexible Space
Mood Enhancers
Research Projects
HORTUS BIONICA, the Proxi Flower function
With integrated vicinity sensors Proxi Flowers directly respond to their surrounding by opening and closing: an efficient and visually appealing way to generate temporary dividers, creating more intimacy. Within large spaces, arrays of Proxi flowers offer flexible divisions and privacy.
four different types of flowers are shown in the night sky, including one yellow and one green
Dutch Design
Hortus Bionica installation, Sonic Blossom.
Sonic Blossom opens and closes like an inflorescence reacting to the sound around it, enhancing the acoustic experience in the surrounding space, and consequently, improving its wellbeing and productivity.
an overhead view of a yellow object on a black background with the light reflecting off it's surface
Future Architecture
How Can
Sustainability
Sound
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. “~ ~ ~” opens and closes like an inflorescence reacting to sound. This installation improves acoustic experience and therefore wellbeing and productivity. By installing multiple pieces of “~ ~ ~” we can map sound distribution to create an aurally pleasing soundscapes that enhance mood and aesthetics. #futurearchitecture #interiordesign #sustainable
a hand reaching up to an object made out of paper
Origami Japan
Nature Technology
Textile Designs
Public Spaces
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms. “>> • <<” is all about encounters that move us. With integrated vicinity sensors it directly responds to the user by opening and closing to generate temporary dividers creating more intimacy. Within large spaces, arrays of “>> • <<” offer flexible divisions, privacy and emotionally affiliated environments. #hortusbionica #sustainable #ecosystems #interiordesigner
closeup of white fabric textured together
Product Launch
Architecture
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms to generate systems with healthy dynamic processes similar to micro ecosystems. #hortusbionica #sustainable #ecosystems #interiordesigner
people are sitting at tables in the middle of a room with plants and hanging lights
Design
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms to generate systems with healthy dynamic processes similar to micro ecosystems. #hortusbionica #sustainable #ecosystems #interiordesigner
a white piece of paper sitting on top of a black surface
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms. “>> • <<” is all about encounters that move us. With integrated vicinity sensors it directly responds to the user by opening and closing to generate temporary dividers creating more intimacy. Within large spaces, arrays of “>> • <<” offer flexible divisions, privacy and emotionally affiliated environments. #hortusbionica #sustainable #ecosystems #interiordesigner
an origami flower on a black background
Origami
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. “~ ~ ~” opens and closes like an inflorescence reacting to sound. This installation improves acoustic experience and therefore wellbeing and productivity. By installing multiple pieces of “~ ~ ~” we can map sound distribution to create an aurally pleasing soundscapes that enhance mood and aesthetics. #futurearchitecture #interiordesign #sustainable
a white paper flower on a black background
Flexibility Architecture
Sustainable Design
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms. “>> • <<” is all about encounters that move us. With integrated vicinity sensors it directly responds to the user by opening and closing to generate temporary dividers creating more intimacy. Within large spaces, arrays of “>> • <<” offer flexible divisions, privacy and emotionally affiliated environments. #flexibility #architecture
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a black and white photo of an object in the dark with lots of lines coming out of it
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms to generate systems with healthy dynamic processes similar to micro ecosystems. #sustainabledesign #interiordesign #customtextile
an image of a white fabric that looks like it has been folded in the center
Cool Dance Moves
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
The installations imitate morphologies and behaviours found in natural organisms to generate systems with healthy dynamic processes similar to micro ecosystems. “>> • <<” is about encounters that move us. With integrated vicinity sensors, it responds to the user by opening and closing to generate temporary dividers creating more intimacy. Within large spaces, arrays of “>> • <<” offer flexible divisions, privacy, and emotionally affiliated environments. #sustainabledesign #interiordesign
a bunch of yellow flowers that are on a black background, with one flower in the center
Sonic
Sonic Blossom- Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
Sonic Blossom by Studio Samira Boon “~ ~ ~” opens and closes like an inflorescence reacting to sound. This installation improves the acoustic experience and therefore wellbeing and productivity. By installing multiple pieces of “~ ~ ~” we can map sound distribution to create aurally pleasing soundscapes that enhance mood and aesthetics. #acoustics #interiordesign #architecture #dutchdesign #design
a man is holding a black and yellow sculpture
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
HORTUS BIONICA learns from ecosystems. The installations imitate morphologies and behaviors found in natural organisms. “>> • <<” is all about encounters that move us. With integrated vicinity sensors it directly responds to the user by opening and closing to generate temporary dividers creating more intimacy. Within large spaces, arrays of “>> • <<” offer flexible divisions, privacy and emotionally affiliated environments. #architecture #flexibility #design
a yellow dress with white lines on it
Blossom
Hortus Bionica | Studio Samira Boon
Sonic Blossom by Studio Samira Boon “~ ~ ~” opens and closes like an inflorescence reacting to sound. This installation improves the acoustic experience and therefore wellbeing and productivity. By installing multiple pieces of “~ ~ ~” we can map sound distribution to create aurally pleasing soundscapes that enhance mood and aesthetics.