CATEGORY: CULTURAL SPACES
IMPACT:
60 m² HONEXT® BOARD = 430 kg of upcycled industrial fibre
HONEXT® Digital Printed Wall Cladding for Museum Exhibition Design
The temporary exhibition «Aynu. Una cultura indígena del Japó», hosted at the Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món in Barcelona, demonstrates how exhibition architecture can become part of the narrative itself.
Designed as a quiet transition before entering the exhibition, the entrance space combines low lighting, large-format printed wall surfaces and seamless architectural integration to create an immersive experience inspired by Japanese culture and its profound relationship with paper.
Architect: CROQUIS S.A.
Client: Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món – Institut de Cultura de Barcelona
Photography: Marta de la Orden for HONEXT
Application: Digital Printed Wall Cladding
Surface of HONEXT® Boards in use: 60 m2
Upcycled industrial fibre: 430 kg
In museum exhibitions, architecture is an essential part of storytelling.
Every material, texture and lighting decision contributes to the visitor’s experience before the first object is even observed.
For the temporary exhibition «Aynu. Una cultura indígena del Japó», HONEXT® Boards were transformed into large-format digitally printed wall cladding.
As a result, the panels create seamless exhibition surfaces that guide visitors through the space from the very beginning.
In addition, the natural texture of recycled cellulose fibres establishes a subtle dialogue with Japanese culture, where paper has long held both practical and symbolic significance.
Ultimately, the project combines aesthetics, functionality and circular design in a single exhibition environment.
By integrating HONEXT® acoustic false ceilings, the project improves sound absorption while preserving the restaurant’s industrial and honest architectural identity.
Manufactured from 100% recycled fibres, HONEXT® Boards contribute to healthier interior environments through safe, circular, and high-performance material solutions designed for contemporary hospitality spaces.
Designed as a temporary installation, the project demonstrates how museum exhibitions can integrate circular materials without compromising design quality or technical performance.
HONEXT® Boards were installed as continuous wall cladding using adhesive fixing and mechanical fastening onto a timber substructure.
The material was also incorporated into custom-built audiovisual enclosures and display showcases that emerge directly from the walls, creating a cohesive architectural language throughout the exhibition.
Manufactured from 100% recycled fibres, HONEXT® Boards provide museum designers with a circular, low-emission solution for temporary exhibitions, cultural spaces and immersive interior environments.
HONEXT® Boards are C2C Certified® Material Health Gold according to Version 4.0, demonstrating that the materials used have been selected to prioritize human health and the environment.
Manufactured from recycled cellulose fibres without added resins, HONEXT® Boards also contribute to healthier indoor environments through low-emission materials.
Designed for circular architecture and interior design, the panels provide an ideal solution for museum exhibitions where sustainability, material health and design quality are equally important.
