Marbor — A STUDIO Anna Maria Zuech

Marbor / Marmo Zero

Product Design, Exhibition Design

2021

Marmo Zero is a material composed of marble powder, sugar, and agar-agar. Unlike traditional marble, it is lightweight, porous, and can range from rigid to soft. This versatile material can be tinted, shaped, or molded, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including agriculture, acoustic insulation, and thermal insulation.

Marbor is a ring made from Marmo Zero and bioplastic, designed for natural plant care. It provides long-term fertilization, regulates soil pH, reflects sunlight, and helps prevent weed growth. Composed primarily of calcium carbonate, Marbor offers a sustainable alternative to chemical treatments while recycling marble waste. Over time, it dissolves, enriching the soil and closing the material cycle.

This project was developed as part of a graduation thesis at the Free University of Bolzano–Bozen under the supervision of Aart van Bezooijen and Laura Straßer.

2024