Something amazing is happening at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle.

‘Mushroom Sculpt’ won’t look like this pic – hey, it hasn’t been built yet – but it will be well worthy of your time. It’s a conceptual installation from Threads in the Ground (a pioneering climate hope organisation) that will take the form of a pop-up bookshop that has been constructed from eco-materials made from fungus and waste products such as straw and paper. Curated by Helen Stanton, visionary owner of three award-winning indie bookshops in the north-east, the bookshop will feature a carefully selected collection of books, and visitors can expect an immersive experience as they explore the intersection of literature and sustainable architecture within the unique fungal environment. There will also be the opportunity to engage in a diverse programme of supporting activities including exhibitions, book readings and workshops.

Mushroom Sculpt’s grand reveal will by on Friday 17 May (part of The Late Shows). It will then be open to the public until 23 June. thebiscuitfactory.com