Biodegradable Mycelium Living Structures
Côme Di Meglio Designs the MycoTemple Structure
Amy Duong — October 30, 2023
Côme Di Meglio created the new MycoTemple, which is a unique and transformative living structure. It is entirely biodegradable and harnesses the capabilities of mycelium as a material. The domed space is a symbolization of a physical and spiritual transformation. Visually, it measures five meters and seems to be something that comes from the earth naturally. The construction material highlights mycelium.
The network of the material shows that it is able to grow structures and hiding within the mushroom is a wooden structure carved by hand. It can only be seen as the mycelium biodegrades over time. When stepping into the MycoTemple, they step into the mycelium walls insulated from the outside world. It is slightly dark as well and surrounded by textures and tones.
