DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea by Carlos Banon

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea by Carlos Banon is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Gula in Hoʻolālā Paʻi ʻEkolu Ana a me Huahana Paʻi ʻEkolu Ana Competition Category.

GulaPaʻi ʻEkolu Ana· 2023

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea

by Carlos Banon

Client: Carlos Bañon

A' Design Award Gula Winner in Paʻi ʻEkolu Ana Category

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The Design

About DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea

He kūloko lumi ʻaina awakea ʻo DB Schenker Upcycling Hub he 400 mika kuea ka nui i loko o Singapore. Hoʻololi ka hoʻolālā i nā mea i hoʻolei ʻia i mau hiʻohiʻona hana pono, e komo pū ana kekahi kalanela i hana ʻia me nā kile i paʻi ʻia mai kahi filament i hana kūikawā ʻia mai nā ʻōmole PET ʻike ʻia holoʻokoʻa. ʻOi aku ma mua o 500 kilokalame o nā mea plastika hoʻohana hoʻokahi i hoʻohana hou ʻia ma kēia papahana. Ua hoʻohana pū ʻia ka polystyrene foam mai ka ʻeke ukana, ka pepa māhoe mai nā pahu lawe ukana, nā papa lāʻau i hoʻolei ʻia, a me ka papahele lāʻau kūlaʻi i hana hou ʻia. ʻO ka pahuhopu, ʻo ia ka hōʻike ʻana i ka hiki o ka upcycling a me ka hoʻolālā pōʻai.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gula

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea i ka A' Design Award Gula, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā pae mua, kupaianaha a kūʻokoʻa. He mau hana hou loa, ʻike maka a nani hoʻolaʻa nā lanakila Gula e hōʻike ana i ka ʻuhane akamai, ka naʻauao a me ka mākau o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea he mea hoʻokumu i hoʻomaikaʻi nui ʻia, e hoʻokumu ana i nā ʻano hou, he nui, e hāʻawi ana i ka waiwai ʻaʻole i ʻike ʻia ma mua. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Gula he papahana kupaianaha, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi nui a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. Hoʻāla ka hoʻolālā DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Lumi ʻAina Awakea i nā manaʻo makemake ikaika, hoʻāla i ka ʻiʻini, hoʻoulu i ka hana noʻeau a hoʻopūliki iā mākou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Team Members: Carlos Banon
Image Credits: Fabian Ong