MVRDV has completed a temporary installation “Mega Mat Installation Bangkok” at the heart of Bangkok Design Week, creating a public space that tells a story of plastic waste and recycling in Thailand.
© Depth of Field
Located on the Lan Khon Mueang Town Square outside the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority City Hall, the Mega Mat is a modular piece made of over 500 recycled plastic mats, showcasing the possibilities for using recycled plastic in everyday objects.
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Its bright colors add a burst of energy to the design week and connect the Mega Mat to its surroundings – and also form an 860-square-meter infographic about Thailand’s plastic waste processing.
Project Info:Â
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Architects:Â MVRDV
- Country: Thailand
- Area: 875 m²
- Year:Â 2025
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Photographs: Depth of Field
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Contractor:Â D-63
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Lighting Designer: FOS Lighting Design Studio
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