RECURF.

RECURF, is a circular alternative to the PROP ceiling panel of Graypants which can to be used in general building areas such as a canteen or reception areas. It is to be able to integrate lighting and acoustics panels while providing the possibility to be applied in different configurations and heights. By leaving out the panels, patterns can be made through the use of open areas. If lighting is not required, the panel can be installed without illumination.

 

How can a circular redesign based on the PROP Panels from Graypants be designed with the bio composite materials from the RECURF project? RECURF focuses on the possibilities to process the new material combinations of bio-based plastics and textile residues in circular products for interior and exterior uses. Graypants is an industrial design firm that designed the PROP-panel, an open sculptural modular ceiling system shaped like a three-pointed star, in which LED lighting and acoustic panels can be placed.

 

Using a material driven design process and a hands-on approach, the eventual shape was discovered and the materials’ experiential value was tested to determine which material possessed the highest experiential value. Additionally, to adhere to acoustic standards, multiple material compositions were tested in an impedance tube to test the noise reduction coefficient. Lastly, the lighting composition was tested and implemented in the form of LED panels.