October 2, 2026 Mimmik Tile shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation Mimmik Tile, the biocement floor tile by FRONT and Biomason, has been shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in the Material innovation category. It is one of eight projects in the running in this category, selected from more than 4,300 entries from 91 countries. Mimmik Tile is shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation. A tile grown with the help of bacteria Mimmik Tile is a floor tile grown with the help of bacteria and now produced on an industrial scale by Biomason in Ikast, Denmark. Its Zymecrete™ binder forms through a controlled biological process, inspired by the way coral grows, instead of high-temperature kiln firing. Preliminary modelling shows approximately 60% lower CO₂ (GWP, A1–A3) than comparable Portland cement-based tiles. An independent LCA is being finalised and a third-party verified EPD is forthcoming. Vote for Mimmik Tile The Dezeen Awards 2026 public vote is now open. You can view the project on the Dezeen Awards shortlist page and cast your vote here. What happens next The winners will be announced on 16 November 2026 at the Dezeen Awards party at the Royal Opera House in London. The master jury includes architects Ma Yansong and Daniel Libeskind. Want to see Mimmik Tile for yourself? Discover Mimmik Tile or request a sample.
Mimmik Tile is shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation. A tile grown with the help of bacteria Mimmik Tile is a floor tile grown with the help of bacteria and now produced on an industrial scale by Biomason in Ikast, Denmark. Its Zymecrete™ binder forms through a controlled biological process, inspired by the way coral grows, instead of high-temperature kiln firing. Preliminary modelling shows approximately 60% lower CO₂ (GWP, A1–A3) than comparable Portland cement-based tiles. An independent LCA is being finalised and a third-party verified EPD is forthcoming. Vote for Mimmik Tile The Dezeen Awards 2026 public vote is now open. You can view the project on the Dezeen Awards shortlist page and cast your vote here. What happens next The winners will be announced on 16 November 2026 at the Dezeen Awards party at the Royal Opera House in London. The master jury includes architects Ma Yansong and Daniel Libeskind. Want to see Mimmik Tile for yourself? Discover Mimmik Tile or request a sample.
