DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom | Lighting Mood
DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom by Carlos Bañon

DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom

Golden A' Design Award Winner 2023

interior architecture, sculptural installation, parametric design, biomimetic forms, translucent mesh, pleated panels, radial symmetry, shell-inspired furniture, organic geometry, additive manufacturing, warm white, shell pink, coral rose, burgundy accent, crimson red, magenta, contemporary design, digital fabrication, suspended sculpture, ceiling installation, dome lighting, honeycomb texture, ribbed columnar form, curved seating, industrial infrastructure, diffused illumination, warm ambient lighting, natural daylight, matte finish, glossy surfaces, translucent materials, lunchroom environment, upcycled materials, sustainable design, marine organism aesthetic, jellyfish-like form, circular configuration, metallic armature, asymmetrical balance, spatial depth, tactile variety, innovative sanctuary, biophilic design, warm color temperature, soft edge treatment, high-key tonality, exhibition space, creative workspace

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.