An exhibition exploring how natural materials create homes connected to place
3 – 30 June 2026
Part of the London Festival of Architecture
This June, Another Country presents The New Naturals Part 2, an exhibition exploring how natural materials can shape architecture and interiors that foster a deeper connection to place. Curated by interiors editor and stylist Jennifer Haslam, the exhibition runs from 3–30 June 2026 at Another Country’s London showroom as part of the London Festival of Architecture, whose theme this year is Belonging.
Following the success of the inaugural exhibition in 2025 (from which the above image is taken), The New Naturals Part 2 expands the conversation around the role of natural materials in the spaces we inhabit. At a time when many homes are filled with synthetic, mass-produced materials, the exhibition highlights a growing movement among architects, designers and makers to return to resources drawn directly from nature — materials that connect buildings and interiors to the landscapes and communities around them.
At the heart of the exhibition is the idea that belonging comes from connection — to place, to community and to the natural world. It celebrates architects, designers and craftspeople who place the environment at the centre of their work, recognising how natural materials can ground us and remind us of our place in the wider world.
“When researching natural homes, I kept coming back to the same idea: that materials matter not only for their environmental impact but for how they make us feel,” said curator Jennifer Haslam.
“Natural materials have a grounding quality. They connect our homes to landscapes, traditions and communities. In many ways, they help us feel that we belong.”
The exhibition is organised around four material landscapes — From the Sea, From the Field, From the Forest and From the Earth — reflecting the origins of many of the materials shaping sustainable architecture today. Through architectural models, sketches, products and tactile material displays, visitors will be invited to explore how these materials move from raw resource to finished building, object or interior.
Central to the exhibition are pieces from Another Country’s own furniture collection, which has long championed the use of sustainably sourced timber and natural upholstery materials.
Designed with longevity and repair in mind, the pieces reflect the brand’s belief that well-made furniture can become part of the long-term fabric of a home.
“At Another Country we’ve always believed that the materials we choose shape the way we live,” said Paul de Zwart, founder of Another Country.
“Natural materials age well, they can be repaired, and they carry a sense of honesty that people instinctively respond to. They help create homes that feel grounded and enduring.”
Alongside furniture, The New Naturals Part 2 showcases the work of architects and makers who are redefining how natural materials are used today. Highlights include pendant lamps by Ty Syml made from seaweed, demonstrating the emerging potential of marine biomaterials in contemporary design.
Architectural case studies will include projects by Rural Office, whose work explores how buildings can be deeply rooted in their landscapes through the thoughtful use of natural materials and traditional construction techniques reinterpreted for modern living.
A programme of talks will accompany the exhibition, bringing together architects, designers and the public to discuss how natural materials can shape healthier homes and more sustainable ways of living. The exhibition runs throughout June and is free to attend.
Exhibition details: The New Naturals Part 2. Curated by stylist and author Jennifer Haslam
Exhibition opening hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
At Another Country, 18 Crawford Street, London W1H 1B
Part of the London Festival of Architecture 2026
