InnoLith, a hemp-lime building block
From prototype to pavilionWall in Translation outside the Pinakothek der Moderne. Pavilion design: Park Associati, MCBW 2026. InnoLith began with a question: could hemp-lime do more than provide insulating infill? Together with Anton Scherer, I developed a block made from hemp shiv, lime, sand and gelatin at Prof. Niklas Fanelsa’s chair.
We tested mixtures, shape and load capacity using prototypes. A block sustained a load of up to five tonnes in compression testing. These prototype tests informed the further development of the material.
In May 2026, the material was used in Wall in Translation outside the Pinakothek der Moderne. Park Associati designed the installation for Munich Creative Business Week. Together with other students, we produced 200 blocks. Anton Scherer and I developed the material; Park Associati designed the pavilion.
About the project 
The block in useOffset blocks form seats and small recesses. Hemp fibres remain visible at the surface. 
Four ingredientsHemp shiv, lime, sand and gelatin form the basis of the mixture. 
Testing mixturesMaterial samples from the development of the block. 
Shape and bond 
Test setupThe prototype at the materials testing machine. Reported loads refer to the specimens tested. 
A place to sit and talkThe installation uses the material as low walls, seating and spatial enclosure. Pavilion design: Park Associati. - Year
- 2025/26
- Theme
- Circularity & materials
- My role
- Material development with Anton Scherer; co-production of 200 blocks for the pavilion
- Location
- Munich
- Context
- TU Munich, Prof. Niklas Fanelsa
- Team
- Anton Scherer, Jonathan Wahl
- Recognition
- Wall in Translation, Park Associati, MCBW 2026
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