Can fungi provide us with a premium acoustic experience? Yes, you read that right. Mogu, the startup specialising in acoustic solutions based on mycelium, has been key to this project thanks to its PLUMA panels, which arise from the combination of biological research, design and well-being.
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Far from conceiving acoustics as a purely technical element, these panels, developed from the plant structure of fungi, were the ideal solution in Paradise Birmingham, an ambitious urban development located in the English city. The PLUMA panels caught the attention of FCB Studios for their application in Three Chamberlain Square, a workspace that has become one of the leading examples of sustainability and technical precision.
Following the premise of redefining the contemporary workplace experience through materials that engage with nature, FCB Studios highlights the new aesthetic and environmental sensitivity that PLUMA introduces wherever it is applied. Thus, Mogu is part of this new design vision in which biomaterials provide a tactile and sculptural presence.
At Three Chamberlain Square, the result is the creation of a sustainable and sophisticated environment, a harmony of acoustic panels in green and beige tones with a fluted finish, creating a serene and organic atmosphere to soften the traditional corporate architecture.
The panels, integrated into the building’s common areas, provide rhythm and depth to the interiors through precise, three-dimensional geometry, while their texture engages with FCB Studios’ architectural language, and the mycelium’s materiality adds sensory curiosity.
Beyond its acoustic absorption capacity, PLUMA redefines the concept of interior comfort through a biophilic aesthetic that connects users with living, renewable and low environmental impact materials.
