Material selection
Assess suitability, durability, sourcing and available product evidence before selecting a finish.
RESPONSIBLE DESIGNConsider the material.
Consider the material.
Consider what comes next.
Five principles guide a practical conversation about the life of an interior.
Energy-conscious interiors
Coordinate daylight, lighting intentions and environmental comfort with the relevant consultants.
Waste reduction
Review existing elements for retention, repair or reuse, and consider practical fabrication efficiencies.
Timeless & adaptable design
Design for maintenance, replacement and changing requirements rather than a short-lived visual effect.
Collaboration
Bring clients, suppliers and specialist teams into decisions early, with evidence appropriate to each claim.
Intent. Specification. Evidence.
These are three different things. An intention describes what we aim to achieve. A specification records what is selected. A measured result requires evidence from the installed project.
At PETRONAS Energy Gallery, existing rails became display bases, floor tiles were cleaned for reuse, and recycled plastic became seating. At Mil Toast House, recycled PET bottle material forms a layered cloud feature. These projects show how a material decision can become part of a spatial story.
Explore material reuse at PETRONASDiscover the Mil Toast cloudAnother life.
A specific purpose.
| Material or element | New application | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Existing stainless-steel guide rails | Structural bases for display showcases | PETRONAS Energy Gallery |
| Existing rubber floor tiles | Cleaned and reused within the oil-platform zone | PETRONAS Energy Gallery |
| Reclaimed timber | Village-inspired exhibition structures | PETRONAS Energy Gallery |
| HDPE gas-tank caps | Recycled panels and theatre furniture | PETRONAS Energy Gallery |
| Recycled PET bottle material | Layered parametric cloud feature | Mil Toast House |
| Repurposed F&N beverage bottles | Rotating meeting-room availability sign | F&N One Office |
Applications documented in the supplied DMZ company profiles. No measured carbon or waste-saving outcome is claimed here.
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