Gold 3D Printing · 2023
DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom
by Carlos Banon
- Golden A' Design Award 2023 in 3D Printing
- CLIENT: Carlos Bañon
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 589,127
- Verification code 08EE8E2399 · Verify this award
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About DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom
DB Schenker Upcycling Hub is a lunchroom interior of 400 square metres located in Singapore. The design turns discarded materials into functional features, including a chandelier made of tiles printed from a bespoke filament produced entirely from transparent PET bottles. More than 500 kilograms of single-use plastics were reused in the project. Polystyrene foam from packaging, cardboard from logistic boxes, discarded wooden pallets and recycled rubber flooring were also applied. The aim is to show the potential of upcycling and circular design.
About the Golden A' Design Award
DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs. Golden winners are exceedingly innovative, visionary, and glamorously dazzling creations that reflect the prodigy, wisdom, and prowess of their designers. DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom is expected to be a highly praised, trendsetting, and monumental invention that delivers unprecedented value. This Golden A' Design Award-winning design is a spectacular, respected project that highly benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom creates intense feelings of desire, evokes passion, encourages creativity, and fascinates us.
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- Unique Properties
- The Large Room revolutionizes waste repurposing by employing additive manufacturing to create stunning design elements from 500+ kg of single-use plastics. Utilizing advanced 3D printing, waste was transformed into functional, eye-catching features like a chandelier of 3D-printed tiles. This Upcycling Hub elevates circularity, inspiring businesses to adopt innovative waste management, setting a new precedent in sustainable design excellence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 400 sqm.
- Tags
- Circularity, 3D Printing, Waste, Digital Design, Additive Manufacturing, Resource Efficient, Interior Design
- Production Technology
- - 3D Printing from bespoke filament 100% from transparent PET bottles.
- Polystyrene foam from packaging.
- Cardboard from logistic boxes.
- Discarded wooden pallets.
- Recycled rubber flooring. - Design Challenge
- The hardest part of the DB Schenker Upcycling Hub was to create elegant design elements from waste. The challenge was overcome by leveraging 3D printing and digital design processes. Internal factors such as the need to change waste perceptions were considered. The team experimented with materials and technology to achieve beautiful and functional elements while complying with safety regulations. The result was a stunning Upcycling Hub that sets a new standard for circularity.
- Research
- The DB Schenker Upcycling Hub explores innovative repurposing of waste materials through 3D printing and digital design. This exploratory research combines design thinking, experimentation, and prototyping. Results include a 5,000 sqft space showcasing waste materials' potential as functional design elements. The impact sets new circularity standards in logistics, inspires sustainable practices, and demonstrates 3D printing's capacity to transform waste into intricate designs.
- Inspiration
- The Large Room's design embodies our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Drawing inspiration from nature's efficiency and resilience, we use cutting-edge technologies and repurposed materials to create unique, functional design elements. This approach transforms waste into striking features, highlighting the untapped potential of upcycling and setting a new standard for circularity in design, emphasizing our dedication to a sustainable future.
- Project Duration
- The project started in August 2019 and finished in May 2022. It is located in Singapore's Red Lion Building.
- Operation Flow
- Utilizing waste materials like cardboard, foam, and plastic bottles, the Upcycling Hub transforms them into luxurious, functional designs. Through innovative processes, visitors experience waste in a new light, reimagining its potential in elegant and practical applications, emphasizing the harmony of sustainability and luxury.
- Image Credits
- Fabian Ong