Mycelium Acoustic Panels Bring Biobased Sound Control Into Workplace Interiors

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News Summary

MaterialDistrict reported that mycelium-based acoustic materials are being used in workplace interiors at Three Chamberlain Square, part of the Paradise Birmingham masterplan. Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios specified more than 150 square meters of Mogu PLUMA panels for reception, shared and hospitality spaces where reverberation control was needed.

The report frames the panels as both acoustic treatment and interior finish. FCB Studios selected the Fluted profile to reference the nearby Birmingham Town Hall's Corinthian columns, then used Mushroom and Fern colorways to create a natural material language through the communal areas.

The article also highlights end-of-life considerations. Mogu manufactures PLUMA from mycelium, and the panels are described as suitable for processing into new panel production or biodegrading naturally under suitable conditions.

• MaterialDistrict reported on July 14, 2026 that FCB Studios used Mogu PLUMA mycelium acoustic panels at Three Chamberlain Square in Birmingham, UK.
• The installation covers more than 150 square meters across reception, shared spaces and hospitality areas.
• The project used the PLUMA Fluted surface profile in A015 Mushroom and A003 Fern colors.
• The panels combine acoustic absorption with a finished architectural surface, reducing the need for an additional decorative wall finish.

FLOSEEK Interpretation

FLOSEEK reads this as a strong signal that acoustic products are moving into the same visual decision space as wall finishes, furniture and lighting. Buyers are not only asking whether a material absorbs sound; they are asking whether it can carry texture, color, rhythm and sustainability intent inside a commercial interior.

For acoustic lighting, the parallel is direct. PET felt fixtures must communicate acoustic function and design value at the same time, with surface quality, color selection, fixture geometry, suspension layout and light distribution reviewed as one specification rather than separate purchasing details.

Impact on Acoustic Lighting

For the acoustic lighting industry, biobased acoustic panels reinforce demand for products that combine measurable comfort with visible material character. Suppliers should expect more questions about recycled or lower-impact materials, color consistency, tactile finish, acoustic contribution and how the product coordinates with other interior surfaces.

For B2B project buyers, the impact is a more disciplined acoustic strategy. In offices, lobbies, shared spaces and hospitality zones, teams should decide early whether sound absorption will come from wall panels, ceiling baffles, furniture, acoustic lighting or a coordinated mix. That keeps the design cleaner and helps avoid late-stage acoustic fixes that disrupt the lighting plan.