DB Schenker Upcycling Hub Lunchroom

Scanning from ceiling to floor, this interior space presents a luminous sculptural installation suspended overhead that immediately commands attention through its monumental scale and organic presence. The ceiling reveals exposed industrial infrastructure painted in soft warm pink tones, from which hangs a large circular sculptural form composed of approximately twenty-four elongated pleated panels arranged like the rays of a corona or the tentacles of a gentle marine creature. Each panel measures roughly two meters in height and exhibits a translucent mesh quality, white in color with the warmth of sun-bleached seashells, that allows the rosy ambient light to filter through creating a soft glowing effect reminiscent of light passing through alabaster or the membrane of a paper lantern. The texture suggests a fine woven or printed lattice, smooth yet with visible linear striations running vertically along each pleated fold, giving a sensation like running fingers along ridged fabric or the grooves of a scallop shell. Moving to the left portion of the composition, natural daylight enters through large windows, introducing a cooler temperature balance like morning light, illuminating a seating area with tables and chairs in a mix of red, warm coral tones and neutral whites. Above this area, three dome-shaped pendant lights descend, their surfaces covered in small hexagonal cells creating a honeycomb texture that suggests the tactile quality of embossed paper or dimpled ceramic. The foreground presents organically curved seating forms in pure white, smooth and cool to imagine touching like polished porcelain or fiberglass, their shell-like shapes curving protectively around occupants. A striking red sculptural side table exhibits vertical ribbing like a fluted column or gathered fabric, its surface appearing glossy and warm like glazed terracotta. The right background features a magenta-colored accent wall with informational displays and warm accent lighting creating intimate pools of illumination. The overall atmosphere suggests a nurturing sanctuary, warm in temperature like being embraced by gentle sunlight, with an implied quietude appropriate for rest and refreshment.

The Large Room revolutionizes waste repurposing by employing additive manufacturing to create stunning design elements from 500 and more kg of single-use plastics. Utilizing advanced 3D printing, waste was transformed into functional, eye-catching features like a chandelier of 3D-printed tiles. This Upcycling Hub elevates circularity, inspiring businesses to adopt innovative waste management, and setting a new precedent in sustainable design excellence.