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A New Definition of Beauty lies in Sustainable Materials

By Olivia Houghton and Savannah Scott 02 : 09 : 2022 Design : Architecture : Sustainability

Mario Cucinella, curator of the Design With Nature exhibition at Milan Design Week, on why sustainable materials are key to the future of our cities.

A New Definition of Beauty lies in Sustainable Materials

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