ECO-FRIENDLY INTERIOR DESIGNS AND INSTALLATIONS
We design with purpose, blending technology, nature, and craft to shape unique, functional spaces. Our work champions low-impact strategies, circular construction, and bio-based innovation, redefining how architecture can serve both people and planet.
THE WAVERY: FORTNUM & MASON’S NEW BAR EXPERIENCE
PASSIVE DESIGN & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Integrating environmental responsiveness with innovative design for optimal comfort and efficiency.
At Mamou-Mani, we prioritise designs that harmonise with their environment, leveraging natural elements to reduce energy consumption and enhance occupant comfort. Our approach involves meticulous consideration of factors such as natural light, airflow, and thermal dynamics from the project’s inception.
Wooden Waves – Orange HQ, Paris
In the boardroom of Orange’s headquarters in Paris, the installation exemplifies our commitment to passive design principles. This sculptural ceiling, crafted from flat-packed, laser-cut plywood sheets, employs a lattice-hinge technique that allows the material to bend and form intricate, wave-like patterns. These patterns not only create a visually striking feature but also serve functional purposes:
Natural Light Diffusion
The perforated design filters and disperses sunlight, reducing glare and the need for artificial lighting.
Acoustic Enhancement
The undulating form and material choice contribute to sound absorption, improving the room’s acoustics.
Thermal Regulation
The structure aids in stabilising the room’s temperature by facilitating air circulation and reducing heat accumulation.
Fabricated at our sister company Fab.Pub facility, the installation underscores our philosophy of integrating design, fabrication, and sustainability. By utilising sustainable materials and innovative fabrication techniques, it demonstrates how passive design can be both functional and aesthetically compelling.
CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION METHODS
DESIGNING SPACES THAT EVOLVE, ADAPT, AND RETURN TO THE SYSTEM
We champion circularity in construction, rejecting wasteful linear models in favour of regenerative cycles. Our projects are modular, demountable, and made with materials that can be reused, recycled, or reimagined. We consider the full lifecycle of a structure, from design to disassembly.
Temple Galaxia – Burning Man, Nevada
Constructed as the central temple for Burning Man 2018, Temple Galaxia was a 20-meter-high, 50-meter-wide spiralling timber structure composed of 20 radiating curved trusses. Built by 140 volunteers over 22 days, the temple featured a central 3D-printed mandala and provided a space for reflection and connection. Designed for complete disassembly, the structure was ceremonially burned at the festival’s conclusion, embodying the principles of impermanence and renewal. Galaxia’s design and construction emphasised digital fabrication, modularity, and community involvement, setting a precedent for sustainable, participatory architecture.
THK Tower – a lighthouse in Bali
Standing 25 meters tall in Nuanu, Bali, the THK Tower embodies the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, emphasising harmony between people, nature, and the divine. This eco-parametric lighthouse utilises 96 tonnes of reclaimed ironwood from a decommissioned colonial bridge for its core structure, preserving the material’s historical essence and reducing environmental impact. The tower’s flowing rattan skirt, treated with copper sulfate and reinforced with bio-epoxy derived from cooking oil, showcases the potential of renewable materials in large-scale architecture. Designed for disassembly, the THK Tower serves as a dynamic, living structure that evolves with its environment, offering a 360-degree view of Bali and transforming into a canvas for projection mapping at night.
LET’S BUILD DIFFERENTLY
Our architecture goes beyond mere aesthetics; it advocates for systemic change. By reevaluating our design processes, the materials we use, and the environmental impact of our projects, we are helping to redefine the role of architecture in the 21st century.