As part of the “Supergreen” module in the Spring of 2025, at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, I explored regenerative materials through a five-week project. The brief challenged us to create, source, or combine regenerative materials.

I chose Salak (snake fruit), a fruit native to Bali, transforming its skin into a biodegradable leather-like material. Inspired by my dual heritage - Bali and Crete - I designed a furniture piece that merges cultural craftsmanship with sustainability.

Made of white oak and Salak skin, the stool reflects the organic textures of the fruit and the sharp, minimal forms of Greek architecture. Its geometric silhouette echoes Cycladic structures, with legs forming two arrows - one pointing east to Indonesia, the other west to Greece - symbolizing the cultural bridge between them.

Committed to sustainability, the upholstery avoids synthetic materials, instead using pine, coconut fiber, kapok, and cotton muslin, layered without adhesives. Each element is chosen for its biodegradability and connection to the project’s concept.

More than a study in materiality, this piece is a reflection on heritage, identity, and the reinterpretation of tradition through contemporary design.