Marine Waste Display Fixtures
Schemata Architects Creates an Interesting Aesthetic for Kolon Sport
Located on the island of Jeju (South Korea's largest island), Schemata Architects experiment with the materials to build display fixtures. The brand was commissioned by Kolon Sport, "an outdoor brand with sustainability at its core," and tasked to create the interior aesthetic of the Jeju concept store. Wanting to "align with the brand's upcycling ethos," Schemata Architects looked to design with impact. One of the most striking features of the Kolon Sport concept store is that the display fixtures, used to showcase the product to customers, are actually made out of marine debris. From jerry cans to blocks of polystyrene, Schemata Architects found effective ways to use some of the "20,000 tons of marine debris [that] is incinerated annually on the island of Jeju."
Trend Themes
1. Marine Waste Upcycling - Schemata Architects demonstrates how marine waste can be upcycled into aesthetically pleasing display fixtures for retail spaces.
2. Sustainable Interior Design - Designing retail spaces with upcycled materials can create aesthetic appeal and align with an eco-friendly brand's values.
3. Retail Customization - Using unique materials, such as marine debris, to create display fixtures can set a retail space apart from competitors.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Incorporating sustainable design elements into retail spaces, such as display fixtures made from marine waste, can attract eco-conscious consumers.
2. Ecotourism - Hotels and resorts located near bodies of water can partner with local artists and designers to create aesthetically pleasing decor and furniture using marine waste.
3. Waste Management - Companies that specialize in waste management can explore opportunities to work with designers to upcycle waste materials into products with commercial value.