The New Raw is crafting plastic waste with robots
The New Raw is a research and design studio founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki. Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the studio was established with the mission to give new life to discarded materials through design, robots, and craftsmanship. The New Raw's current mission focuses on transforming plastic waste into beautiful and meaningful products that are 100% circular. Core values include innovation, sustainability, and digital craftsmanship, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between waste, design, and environmental responsibility.
Location
Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various locations for projects and collaborations, including Thessaloniki, Greece.
Note: Strategic location in Rotterdam to leverage local expertise in design and technology and foster international collaborations.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using recycled materials, and creating products that are fully recyclable and sustainable.
Key innovations: Development of robotic 3D printing techniques to transform plastic waste into functional and aesthetic products. Projects like "Print Your City" and the "Zero Waste Lab" exemplify the integration of circular design principles and community engagement.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced plastic waste and sustainable production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "Print Your City" (transforming city plastic waste into urban furniture), "Zero Waste Lab" (a community recycling initiative in Thessaloniki), and "Pots Plus" (3D-printed street furniture with integrated planters).
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. The New Raw's work is known for its ability to create immersive, community-focused environments that promote sustainability and circular economy principles.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing robotic 3D printing techniques, exploring new applications for recycled plastic materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products and installations, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Information not available.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Key Certifications: Information not available.
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of recycled and recyclable materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products and installations are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of recycled materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
The New Raw transforms the design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and material reuse in contemporary design.
Explore Further
The New Raw website: https://www.thenewraw.org
About: https://thenewraw.org/Studio
Example project: Zero Waste Lab
The New Raw is a research and design studio founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki. Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the studio was established with the mission to give new life to discarded materials through design, robots, and craftsmanship. The New Raw's current mission focuses on transforming plastic waste into beautiful and meaningful products that are 100% circular. Core values include innovation, sustainability, and digital craftsmanship, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between waste, design, and environmental responsibility.
Location
Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various locations for projects and collaborations, including Thessaloniki, Greece.
Note: Strategic location in Rotterdam to leverage local expertise in design and technology and foster international collaborations.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using recycled materials, and creating products that are fully recyclable and sustainable.
Key innovations: Development of robotic 3D printing techniques to transform plastic waste into functional and aesthetic products. Projects like "Print Your City" and the "Zero Waste Lab" exemplify the integration of circular design principles and community engagement.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced plastic waste and sustainable production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "Print Your City" (transforming city plastic waste into urban furniture), "Zero Waste Lab" (a community recycling initiative in Thessaloniki), and "Pots Plus" (3D-printed street furniture with integrated planters).
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. The New Raw's work is known for its ability to create immersive, community-focused environments that promote sustainability and circular economy principles.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing robotic 3D printing techniques, exploring new applications for recycled plastic materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products and installations, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Information not available.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Key Certifications: Information not available.
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of recycled and recyclable materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products and installations are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of recycled materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
The New Raw transforms the design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and material reuse in contemporary design.
Explore Further
The New Raw website: https://www.thenewraw.org
About: https://thenewraw.org/Studio
Example project: Zero Waste Lab
The New Raw is a research and design studio founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki. Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the studio was established with the mission to give new life to discarded materials through design, robots, and craftsmanship. The New Raw's current mission focuses on transforming plastic waste into beautiful and meaningful products that are 100% circular. Core values include innovation, sustainability, and digital craftsmanship, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between waste, design, and environmental responsibility.
Location
Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various locations for projects and collaborations, including Thessaloniki, Greece.
Note: Strategic location in Rotterdam to leverage local expertise in design and technology and foster international collaborations.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using recycled materials, and creating products that are fully recyclable and sustainable.
Key innovations: Development of robotic 3D printing techniques to transform plastic waste into functional and aesthetic products. Projects like "Print Your City" and the "Zero Waste Lab" exemplify the integration of circular design principles and community engagement.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced plastic waste and sustainable production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "Print Your City" (transforming city plastic waste into urban furniture), "Zero Waste Lab" (a community recycling initiative in Thessaloniki), and "Pots Plus" (3D-printed street furniture with integrated planters).
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. The New Raw's work is known for its ability to create immersive, community-focused environments that promote sustainability and circular economy principles.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing robotic 3D printing techniques, exploring new applications for recycled plastic materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products and installations, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Information not available.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Key Certifications: Information not available.
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of recycled and recyclable materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products and installations are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of recycled materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
The New Raw transforms the design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and material reuse in contemporary design.
Explore Further
The New Raw website: https://www.thenewraw.org
About: https://thenewraw.org/Studio
Example project: Zero Waste Lab
