DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa by Carlos Banon

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa by Carlos Banon is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Auro in Mamanu Lolomi 3D Competition Category.

AuroLolomi 3D· 2023

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa

by Carlos Banon

Client: Carlos Bañon

A' Design Award Auro Winner in Lolomi 3D Category

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The Design

About DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa

O le DB Schenker Upcycling Hub o se potu taumafa i totonu e 400 sikuea mita le lautele o loʻo i Sigapoa. O le mamanu e liua ai mea faʻaleagaina i ni foliga aoga, e aofia ai se moli faʻalava (chandelier) ua faia i taele na lolomiina mai se filament faʻapitoa na gaosia atoa mai fagu PET manino. E sili atu i le 500 kilokalama o palasitika faʻaaoga faʻatasi na toe faʻaaogaina i le poloketi. Na faʻaaogaina foi le polystyrene foam mai afifiga, pepa malō mai atigi pusa o felauaiga, laupapa laau ua lafoaʻia ma fola paʻu toe faʻaaogaina. O le faʻamoemoe o le faʻaalia lea o le gafatia o le upcycling ma le mamanu taamilo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Auro

O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Le Mamanu Totonu o le Potu Taumafa e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.

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