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Materia
From 2 October to 2 November 2025, UR Square hosts Materia: 40 eco-construction projects in stone, earth and plant fibres. Explore tomorrow’s sustainable architecture through conferences, workshops, debates and film screenings for all audiences. Free entry.
rom 2 October to 2 November 2025, Brussels will host Materia, organised by SAU and co-produced by the Pavillon de l’Arsenal, Les Grands Ateliers, amàco and the Compagnons du Devoir, at UR Square.
The exhibition highlights 40 contemporary projects in stone, earth and plant fibres, showcasing the aesthetic qualities, technical performances and environmental benefits of bio- and geo-sourced materials.
Materia follows the Fibra Architectures (2019) and TerraFibra (2021) exhibitions, aiming to shed light on exemplary rehabilitation projects and foster the debate on post-carbon architecture.
Co-curators: Dominique Gauzin-Müller, Yann Le Bihan, Louise Lemoine, Zoé Tric
In collaboration with ULB, VUB and Wonder Meï asbl, SAU offers a diverse programme: opening event, conferences, debates, workshops for children and adults, and film screenings. The programme is regularly updated. Some activities require registration, you can find the full programme through the link.
Opening hours:
Thursday (17:00-21:00) | Friday (14:00-18:00) | Saturday and Sunday (11:00-18:00)
Closed between 16 and 19 October
Free entry
