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It is estimated that hundreds of meteorites of different sizes fall to Earth every year, and since ancient times they have aroused curiosity. Thousands of years later, they became the subject of experimentation by ENORME Studio, using FINSA's latest material, Fibracolour, a medium-density fibreboard with rich colour, texture and surface finish, to create a series of star bodies. Vitamin Studio designed an immersive interactive experience for the project, opening up new possibilities for decoration and interior design. The solid-coloured board combines aesthetic and functional innovation: its surface can be veneered with thin wood or melamine, and textures can be added. It can also be finished with paint, wax or gloss lacquer. Fibracolour is through-coloured, so it can be easily resized, machined or left to reveal its core for aesthetic effect. Meteorites on Earth are usually named after the place where they fell; the Astral Bodies project does the same, naming each piece after meteorites that fell in Galicia, Spain: Auria, Barona, Cervo, Ezaro, Allariz, Herbon, Elvina, Salvor and Trevinca. The construction of the star bodies is shown in delicate detail, inviting viewers to consider how each body is assembled and to observe the different layers contained within. The exhibition is an immersive installation in which coloured MDF is cut, stacked and arranged to evoke the morphology of meteorites, turning a material sample into a sculptural encounter. The project demonstrates how an industrial panel product can be elevated into an artistic language by a combination of biomorphic form and immersive lighting.