Recent developments in biology and intersecting topics of research have generated a renewed interest in engaging with living materials. Biodesign is gradually becoming more popular and has incorporated diverse proposals varying from products that include microorganisms as new, often regarded as more sustainable materials, to speculations on future effect of biology. In this Advanced Design Research M.Arch unit, we present two proposals that incorporate two biomaterials respectively, Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, or commonly known as SCOBY and Mycelium, as a way to reflect on the design process. We discuss how engaging with these biomaterials could be considered a shift in traditional design practices, and the potential of upscaling the design application of these biomaterials design in architecture. 

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Following the year 2019, the research is then further developed into the exploration of various biomaterial samples alongside theoretical research into the different thematics of bio-fabrication, bio-materiality, and climate change. In addition to the Mycelium, the biomaterial known as kelp is also explored in its potential role as a secondary component in bio-fabrication. The information is then collated into a book set collection of design instructions.