Biophilic Design: Back to nature in a modern world
In an increasingly digital world, the need for peace, balance, and connection with nature is growing. This need is at the heart of biophilic design, an approach that brings the natural world back into our interiors — with a tangible effect on well-being, creativity, and even productivity.
What is Biophilic Design?
The word biophilic is derived from the Greek: bio (life) and philia (love). Biophilic design is about integrating natural elements into our living and working spaces. Not as a decorative extra, but as an essential part of an environment that feels like an extension of nature.
Think of:
• Organic shapes and textures
• Natural materials such as wood, wool or felt
• Indirect daylight and soft shadows
• Green plant walls or natural color palettes
• Sensory elements such as smell, acoustics and temperature
Why biophilic design works
Increasingly, scientific studies show that environments with natural characteristics:
• Reduce stress
• Increase concentration
• Stimulate creativity
• Accelerate recovery after illness
• And even positively influence purchasing behavior in retail and hospitality environments
A wall with natural textures is therefore not just an aesthetic extra, but a form of quiet luxury that has a measurable impact.
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How Maeven Art aligns with Biophilic Design
At Maeven Art, we believe that a space is more than aesthetics. It is an extension of your inner world — and nature plays a key role in this.
Our acoustic design panels are:
✅ Made from recycled pet-felt a material that feels soft, provides cushioning, and offers visual warmth
✅ Inspired by natural rhythms — our (3D) panels follow organic patterns that resemble bark, sand dunes, or mountain formations
✅ Flexible to use — whether you opt for wall-filling design or a painting-like application
This is how we combine functionality, beauty and experiencing nature in one powerful design statement.
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How do you apply biophilic design in your interior?
1. Choose natural materials
Felt, wood, linen and ceramics exude tranquility. Combine them in textures and layers.
2. Work with greenery
Real plants give oxygen and life to your space. Not a green thumb? Artificial plants or moss walls also work.
3. Play with light
Let daylight in and opt for indirect lighting. Use light shades as a canvas.
4. Bring acoustic tranquility
Sound is often the invisible stress factor in interiors. Acoustic panels absorb this — and enhance the sensory experience.
5. Choose a focus wall or natural eye-catcher
For example, a Maeven Art panel in warm earth tones or a 3D painting as acoustic art.
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Ready to bring nature into your home?
Biophilic design is not a trend; it's a return to our essence. With Maeven Art, you bring that connection to life — visually, acoustically, and emotionally.
👉 Download the brochure or visit our showroom to experience how silence, beauty, and nature come together in design.
