MVRDV's Mega Mat is a temporary installation for Bangkok Design Week that features over 500 recycled plastic mats. Spanning 860 square meters, it serves as both an interactive space and an educational tool about plastic recycling in Thailand, which produces two million tons of plastic waste per year. Through its design, based on the traditional Thai Sua-mat, the installation aims to transform public perceptions of recycled materials. Post-event, the installation will be repurposed into various community uses, underscoring the importance of plastic circularity in urban settings.
MVRDV’s Mega Mat in Bangkok showcases the potential of recycled plastics, transforming public spaces while highlighting critical aspects of Thailand's plastic waste crisis.
By using vibrant colors as data visualization, Mega Mat conveys vital information about Thailand's plastic waste management, fostering awareness and community engagement.
Collection
[
|
...
]