Austrian-Polish designer Sofia Hagen showcases HEMPLA, the world’s first meditation furniture crafted from 3D-printed organic wood, sugar and hand-woven hemp, paired with an immersive soundscape session led by London-based sound designers The Sound Nutritionist featuring the HEMPLAWAVE - a bespoke soundscape based on the geometries and biomaterials of HEMPLA with healing frequencies that balance your nervous system, and a guided meditation session by Anya Soboleva.
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Sofia Hagen leads an award-winning creative practice working at the intersection of art, design and tech to create 3D-printed sculptural products and installations. The practice has built a reputation for blending high-end design with cutting-edge technology and advanced biomaterial research. Merging recycled materials with traditional craftsmanship and innovative technology, Sofia Hagen produces elements, feature installations, and placemaking schemes that push the boundaries of engineering whilst bearing the incentive of a continuous, sustainable afterlife.
Prior to launching her own studio, Sofia Hagen was co-founder of HagenHinderdael, a practice that received critical attention for its use of cutting edge technology and advanced material research to create high-end design products. As creative director at HH, she led the creative conception and design development of the practice’s projects and presented their research at institutions such as UCLA, Columbia, Central Saint Martins and the AA. A highly versatile practitioner with keen business acumen, she worked from product design to interior and large-scale architectural developments at some of the leading names in the industry, including Zaha Hadid Architects, Heatherwick Studios, Design Haus Liberty, Acme Space, David Collins Studio, Bompas and Parr, and Make.
Austrian-Polish, Sofia trained in architectural design under the aegis of Zaha Hadid at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, where she graduated with a Masters in Architecture in 2008, followed by a traineeship as interior designer at Odile Decq Architects, Paris.
And if you want to know more, you can hear her speak about projects like Hempla, Crystalline, mindfulness and design as part of the Darc Thoughts Programme
21st May; 2pm
Location: House of Detention
