"Located at 76 Charlotte Street, the 2,000-square-foot basement-level space, dubbed Downstairs at dMFK, is accessed via a lushly planted mirrored lightwell, which creates the illusion that the space extends under the street. There are 16 workstations, meeting rooms, a kitchen, and a host of other sections that support focused tasks and group work. Vendors were invited to experiment in this ideal setting for their test products, as long as the items complemented the existing aesthetic."
"In the materials library, for example, there is a curated selection of samples anchored by a terrazzo bar by Avantgarde Tiling, a company interested in exploring a new technology. Made from Thames flint, a stone that normally doesn't bond with cement, the table uses a custom calcium sulfoaluminate binder, which securely holds the aggregates and incorporates aluminum by-products. Durable, repairable, and fully recyclable, the installation showcases innovation with material."
Downstairs at dMFK is a 2,000-square-foot basement-level multipurpose hub accessed via a planted mirrored lightwell that visually extends the space. The facility contains 16 workstations, meeting rooms, a kitchen, and zones for focused and group work. The space functions as a living materials library where suppliers bring developing products to test and refine in situ, provided the items complement the existing aesthetic. Notable installations include a terrazzo bar made from Thames flint bound with a custom calcium sulfoaluminate binder incorporating aluminum by-products, Sphere8 seamless resin flooring from castor beans and recycled plastic chippings, and a SonaSpray Eco+ ceiling made from recycled newspapers.
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