Bio-Ceramics

Workshop on ‘ceramics’ made from oyster shells and seaweed, with Fahrenheit 180º

This workshop is an invitation to explore the creation of tiles and other forms made entirely from regenerative biomaterials: oyster shells and seaweed sourced from the River Tagus, the Sado estuary, and local food systems.

These innovative tiles offer a contemporary re-interpretation of Lisbon’s iconic azulejos, a centuries-old vehicle of Portuguese cultural identity. Fully biodegradable, they embody cultural memory and ecological awareness, designed to gently dissolve back into nature and reflect a circular, sustainable practice.

The project highlights the often-overlooked ecological role of oysters as natural filters, capable of purifying up to 200 litres of water per day, supporting marine biodiversity and stabilising coastlines as living infrastructure.

For ages 12 and up

Schedule
11.10, 15:00–17:30

40€ (workshop + museum entrance)

About Fahrenheit 180º

Fahrenheit 180º, founded by Swiss architect Jeremy Morris (Geneva, 1996) and Portuguese-Swiss architect Luca Carlisle (Geneva, 1997), explores material practices that move beyond extractive systems towards methods that repair and regenerate ecological and social fabrics. Through this project, they advocate for bioregional thinking and revive the forgotten legacy of oyster farming in the Tagus estuary — a once-thriving practice that was disrupted by industrialisation.