OUR VISION
What if our buildings connected us to the Natural World instead of separating us?
Sustainable Acoustic Solutions
Replacing environmentally degrading acoustic panels with equally performative Seacork panels that are 100% compostable and carbon negative.
Rethinking Relationships
Revolutionizing the approach to material development by prioritizing the life of the natural resource in its ecosystem as a greater value than that of the final product made from it.
01
Design for
Deconstruction
Each item can be seamlessly removed from the set and replaced, ensuring ease of both installation and maintenance.
02
Connection
with Nature
Each product is crafted to foster a connection with local ecosystems, inspiring curiosity and exploration.
03
Transparency
& Education
Users know what is in their products, how they are made, and where they come from.
04
Business
for Impact
Our studio is driven by impact, a non-negotiable force shaping our endeavors.
05
Synergistic
Collaboration
By fostering collaboration, we catalyze innovation, leveraging diverse perspectives.
06
Creativity & Playfulness
The bio-based material revolution requires open-mindedness and an embrace of imperfection, approached playfully and with joy!
IMPACT
Our Design Principles
Seacork Studio contributes to the following 6 of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals
INTRODUCING
Annie Dahan
Founder & CEO
Masters, Architecture
Annie is trained as an architect and passionate about creating spaces that induce curiosity and connection to local ecosystems. Through her work designing with low impact circular materials, she strives to inspire a cultural shift that rethinks our relationship with the natural world. Outside of work, Annie can be found exploring the great outdoors and the tiny creatures within it.
Eric Warner
Director of Operations
Eric serves as Director of Operations at Seacork, overseeing strategic growth through supply chain development, business systems, and organizational management. He builds relationships with seaweed suppliers while developing the infrastructure and strategies that enable the company to scale its impact in the regenerative materials space. Eric brings 4 years of experience from one of the largest forest restoration projects in Latin America, where he led reporting, partnerships, and marketing efforts. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University. When not in the office, Eric can be found freediving and foraging for seaweed and other marine life along the BC coastline.
Adrian Lopera-Valle
Interim Director of Technology
PhD, Materials Engineering
Adrian is an impact-driven engineer with over 12 years of experience researching, developing, and implementing sustainable materials and manufacturing solutions. He’s a successful product and business developer, grant writer, technical consultant and thought leader in circular innovation in materials, manufacturing, and construction. Adrian supports technical aspects of product and business development, including the design of experiments, material formulation, characterization and manufacturing.
Christine Trinh
Material Scientist
Christine is a chemist who enjoys hands-on R&D and process development. She has experience working in industry and academia, spanning areas like quality assurance and novel materials research. Her area of expertise is in biomaterial formulation and dewatering, having experience developing biodegradable packaging from fiber and seaweed. Christine supports material formulation and lab-scale R&D to bring sustainable acoustic panels to life. Outside the lab, Christine enjoys playing pickleball and building the perfect fantasy hockey team.
What if our building materials engaged with our senses instead of fading into the background?
Video by Eric Warner · Self Kelp
