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DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli by Carlos Banon

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli by Carlos Banon is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl in Yexcan Tepoztlacuilolli Tlachihualli ihuan Tlachihualli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


CozticteocuitlatlYexcan Tepoztlacuilolli· 2023

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli

by Carlos Banon

Client: Carlos Bañon

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl Winner in Yexcan Tepoztlacuilolli Category

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The Design

About DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub ce tlacualcalli itic tlachihchiualli, quipia 400 metros cuadrados huan moahci Singapur. Inin tlachihchiualiztli quicuepa tlazolli tlamantli ipan tequitini tlamantli, ihuan no oncah ce hueyi tlahuilli tlachihchiuhtli ica tepalcame tlen omoquixtihqueh ica ce filamento tlen omochiuh zan ica PET tehuilotic botellahmeh. Ipan inin tequitl, occepa omotequitiltihqueh ocachi 500 kilogramos plastico tlen zan ceppa motequitiltia. No omotequitilti poliestireno pozon tlen tlaquimiloliztli, cartón tlen cajahmeh ica tlanamacaliztli, cuauhpalmeh tlen omotlazqueh huan hule tlalpan tlen occepa omochihchiuh. Itlanequiliz inin tequitl quinextiz quenin hueliz occepa motequitiltiz tlazolli huan tlachihchiualiztli tlen mocuepa ohtli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl, huel mahuiztic tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in achtopa, huel cualli ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Cozticteocuitlatl ca cenca yancuic, tlachiyani ihuan tlanextic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli ihuan toltecayotl. Ca quinequi in DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli quitlalizque yancuic tlamantli ihuan quimacazque tlazohtli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Cozticteocuitlatl ca mahuiztic tlamantli in quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Tlacualcalihtic Tlachihchiualiztli quiyolchicahua ihuan quipaquiltia in tlacah.

Behind the Design

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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

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