MushLume Opens Biofabrication Lab at MADE: Bush Terminal in Brooklyn
Founded in 2011 by Danielle Trofe, MushLume has inaugurated a new laboratory at MADE: Bush Terminal, located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This state-of-the-art facility integrates design, cultivation, and production, positioning the studio to expand as a commercial entity specializing in biofabricated lighting and acoustic systems. Utilizing mycelium and agricultural hemp waste, MushLume produces lampshades in just 7 to 10 days. The resulting material boasts a Class A fire rating and sound absorption properties, enabling it to serve as both lighting and acoustic solutions. The lab, part of a revitalized public landmark by the NYCEDC, also hosts workshops and fosters community engagement, while its location encourages collaboration with various fabricators.
Key facts
- MushLume was founded in 2011 by Danielle Trofe.
- The studio grows design objects using living mycelium and agricultural hemp waste.
- MushLume's new lab is located at MADE: Bush Terminal in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York.
- MADE: Bush Terminal is organized by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).
- Most MushLume lampshades are grown within 7 to 10 days.
- The material achieves a Class A fire rating through mycelium's natural flame resistance without synthetic chemical retardants.
- MushLume's products are designed to be compostable and non-toxic, returning safely to the earth at the end of their life cycle.
- The studio's acoustic lighting systems combine sound absorption with illumination.
Entities
Artists
- Danielle Trofe
Institutions
- MushLume
- MADE: Bush Terminal
- New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
- designboom
- Starwood Capital Group
- Chance Productions
Locations
- Sunset Park
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States