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Project • By Pretty Plastic • Universities
Plus Ultra III
UNIQUE WOODEN LABORATORY BUILDING REALISED WITH THE FIRST APPLICATION OF PRETTY PLASTIC’S NEW BASIC THIRD TILES:
Plus Ultra III will be a future-proof building offering some 7,600 m2 of space for laboratories, pilot plants, and offices.
As the construction is made almost entirely of wood (CLT), the building is at the forefront of sustainability. One cubic metre of wood stores around 1 tonne of CO2; during the production of CLT, around 150 kilograms of CO2 are released. This creates a CO2-negative construction.
Proof of the Sum
The façade tiles are especially designed for Plus Ultra III in collaboration with the architects from Proof of the Sum. The ‘Basic Third’ tiles can be easily installed on the underlyin... More
Project • By Pretty Plastic • Fire stations
Ambulancepost Tiel
Spanning an impressive area of 727 square meters, the Ambulancepost project demonstrates the unparalleled durability and aesthetic appeal of First One tiles.
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Crafted from 100% recycled PVC plastic, these tiles symbolize the intersection of innovation and sustainability in construction. With 17,593 kilograms of plastic waste repurposed in the production process, Pretty Plastic aims to stay at the forefront of environmental consciousness and circular design principles. You have to take a critical look, but on the roof one notices that the tiles are strategically placed around solar panels, seamlessly integrating renewable energy solutions with eco-friendly construction practices, ensuring both functionality and aest... More
Project • By Pretty Plastic • Coasts
Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre
Located along the serene coastline, the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre stands as a symbol of sustainable architecture.
https://www.graeme-peacock.com/
https://www.graeme-peacock.com/
Covering more than 160 square meters, this innovative structure is constructed with Pretty Plastic's First One tiles. Crafted from 100% recycled PVC plastic, these tiles offer both durability and visual allure while championing the preservation of our planet's natural resources.
https://www.graeme-peacock.com/
MawsonKerr Architects, in collaboration with contractor Arcas, brought this vision to life, with a total of 3,896 kilograms of waste upcycled in the process. Together they designed and built a centre where the different... More
Product • By Pretty Plastic • Second High
Second High
The Pretty Plastic Second High tile is a sustainable facade cladding solution made from 100% recycled PVC. Designed for both renovations and new builds, this durable tile offers a modern aesthetic while championing circular design principles. With its robust square construction, the Second High tile ensures long-term performance and minimal maintenance. Available in a range of colours and tones, it combines style and sustainability, making it an ideal choice for architects seeking innovative, eco-conscious materials. More
Project • By Pretty Plastic • Swimming Pools
Tongelreep
THE TONGELREEP: INNOVATION IN CIRCULAR ARCHITECTURE
For the renovation of the Tongelreep, a national swimming centre and an iconic building in Eindhoven, the choice fell on Pretty Plastic due to its sustainability, aesthetic versatility, and local character of the product. Slangen+Koenis Architects, responsible for the design, believed in the potential of Pretty Plastic from the outset. The start-up collaborated smoothly with the Municipality of Eindhoven and contractor Mertens Bouwbedrijf to ensure the project maintained its circular character.
https://www.maarten.photos/
https://www.maarten.photos/
The façade concept for the Tongelreep seamlessly aligns with the existing swimming stadium, featuring a robust anthracite b... More
Project • By bureau SLA • Pavilions
People's Pavilion by bureau SLA & Overtreders W
People’s Pavilion won the Frame Awards 2018 in category Sustainable Design, The Dutch Design Awards 2018 in the category Habitat, and the ARC18 Innovation Award. People’s Pavilion is nominated for the New Material Award and the ARC18 innovation award. People’s Pavilion is published in the Dutch Yearbook of Architecture 2017/2018.From 21 to 29 October the Dutch Design Week (DDW) - the largest and most important design event in Northern Europe - will take place in Eindhoven (NL). This year DDW and Design City Eindhoven launch the first edition of the World Design Event (WDE), which provides a platform for future makers from all over the world. And at the heart of Dutch Design Week is the People's Pavilion, a design of bureau SLA &am... More