A holistic, ethical, and sustainable approach to home design and living environments
REX|LAB @ Ars Electronica Festival 2024
Team: Marjan Colletti, Kilian Bauer, Catalina Tripolt, Daria Smakhtina, Peter Massin, Andreas Körner, Georg Grasser
Student workers: Simon Hildebrand, Theresa Biesalski, Tobias Niederholzer, Christopher Walch, Anna D´Eredità
‘Postplasticism’ departs from the rigid geometries of Neoplasticism: the austere, geometrical, abstract style labelled by Mondrian one century ago, which focused on strict, geometric forms and primary, applied colours. Postplasticism embraces a more ornate, organic, and expressive style characterised by intricate decorations, flowing forms, and a rich, varied, and sustainable material palette.
Postplasticism acts ethically and ecologically in various ways. It avoids single-use ‘plastic’, providing hope for the built environment by upgrading recycled polymers, bioplastics, industrial byproducts and other biophilic materials through 1:1, 3D additive and automated manufacturing processes.
An experimental 3D printed (recycled & bio-materials) 1:1 pod showcases Postplasticism as a modular micro-living-working prototype that can be easily reconfigured based on the occupants’ needs. Flexible multi-functional furniture and storage solutions are folded, stacked, or nested to maximise space efficiency and adaptability. Integrated smart technology solutions, energy-efficient appliances and smart lighting and XR technologies enhance comfort and convenience while minimising energy consumption.
