At the Stockholm Furniture Fair, Malmö studio Lab La Bla unveiled Surface Club, a miniature golf course and bar made from waste materials. At the event, Surface Club was one of the two design bars were visitors could relax and enjoy refreshments, and it incorporated thoughtfully recycled materials and details like wall panels made from recycled Tetra Paks. The repurposed materials are easy to spot within the design since the denim waste coating has a blue hue and the orange stripes came from old wine corks ground into a powder.
This community-focused space was created to encourage play and connection and help reserved event-goers get out of their shells. "Making a mini-golf course lets people gather, we have these shy Swedes and then having a sports activity to hide behind is a nice little icebreaker," Lab La Bla co-founder Axel Landström told Dezeen.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Leisure Activities
- Innovative upcycling of waste materials to create unique leisure experiences that promote sustainability and creativity.
- Community-centric Design Spaces
- Designing spaces that foster social interaction and engagement through playful activities and sustainable elements.
- Sustainable Event Experiences
- Integrating eco-friendly practices and recycled materials to enhance the attendee experience at events and gatherings.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- Exploring opportunities to incorporate sustainable design elements and upcycled materials into leisure venues to attract eco-conscious consumers.
- Event Planning and Management
- Utilizing recycled materials and community-focused designs to create memorable and engaging event spaces that promote social interaction and environmental consciousness.
- Green Manufacturing and Design
- Driving innovation in manufacturing by adopting sustainable practices and incorporating upcycled materials into product development processes.
