Plastic That Is Not a Plastic: Redefining Circularity in Open-Plan Design

Bolete Lounge BIO® by Andreu World x Patricia Urquiola. Image Courtesy of Andreu World

When walking into a large living space, a hotel lobby, or an open-plan workplace, the first thing that can be noticed is not what divides the space, but what holds it together. There are rarely clear boundaries, no obvious rooms, no strict partitions, yet the space still feels organized. Some areas invite a pause; others dictate movement; others foster community. The transitions are subtle, but legible.

At the same time...