“Plant Plastica: A Workshop into the World of Upcycling Plastic” is a project aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of plastic waste in contemporary society. In collaboration with Precious Plastic Bangkok, students learn to upcycle waste materials and adopt environmentally conscious design approaches. They are tasked to fabricate a collection of large-scale furniture using CNC, plastic recycling solutions, and low-tech machinery. Simultaneously, students develop skills in stakeholder collaboration and community engagement. To promote wider awareness and education about plastic waste and upcycling, students design, organize, and curate a public pop-up event and workshop. The project emphasizes the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of plastic in architectural practices, from extraction and production to disposal and upcycling. This initiative is a stride towards resource sustainability and responsible design in the face of 21st-century environmental challenges.
Warisara Sudswong
Precious Plastic Bangkok
Wongsatorn Jantree
Leelawadee Assawatewin
Pantawat Boonyasatien
Ajay Dubey
Primploy Jobsri
Kunyakit Karaket
Pukjira Lertkiatdamrong
Yosita Parnkhum
Chatsarun Saikaew
Boonyanut Simmara
Phirada Thammasatsit
Jidapa Yuvaboon
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