For studio Lab La Bla, "hyper-ordinary materials" include medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and aluminum, as well as recycled cork and diabase rock. The firm used this knowledge to design and build energy company E.ON's headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. The result is a commendable example of sustainability and creative use of materials.
There are a number of aesthetic and functional elements that stand out in E.ON's new headquarters. Through Lab La Bla's use of "hyper-ordinary materials," the studio is able to surprise audiences with the ordinary. The furniture was created from leftover materials while the concept of using "magnetism as a modeling tool" for the bench in the central atrium adds an interesting and unique touch to the space. The latter furnishing was hand-sculpted from a single block of diabase, a locally sourced black stone.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Creative Use of Materials
- Lab La Bla's use of 'hyper-ordinary materials' in E.ON's headquarters demonstrates a commendable example of sustainability and surprise.
- Aesthetic Surprises
- Through the use of 'hyper-ordinary materials,' Lab La Bla is able to add interesting and unique touches to the design of E.ON's headquarters.
- Upcycled Furniture
- Lab La Bla's creation of furniture from leftover materials showcases their innovative approach to sustainable design.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture Design
- Lab La Bla's use of 'hyper-ordinary materials' in E.ON's headquarters presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of architecture design.
- Sustainable Construction
- The creative use of 'hyper-ordinary materials' by Lab La Bla in E.ON's headquarters highlights disruptive innovation possibilities in the sustainable construction industry.
- Furniture Design
- Lab La Bla's upcycling of leftover materials into furniture opens up disruptive innovation avenues in the field of furniture design.
