Award-winning sustainable design: MONACO and Pretty Plastic
Award-winning sustainable design: MONACO and Pretty Plastic
Discover how MONACO, a groundbreaking project by MVRDV for Rock Capital Group, has earned the prestigious German Design Award 2025 for "Excellent Architecture – Conceptual Architecture". Featuring Pretty Plastic shingles made entirely from recycled PVC waste, MONACO showcases the potential of circular design in modern architecture.
This six-storey Munich landmark blends work and play with a façade of warm, recycled bricks and vibrant Pretty Plastic shingles, covering 70% of the exterior. As the first project in Munich to embrace this sustainable material, MONACO sets a new standard for environmentally conscious design.
The award underscores the creative collaboration between MVRDV, Rock Capital Group, and Pretty Plastic, demonstrating how innovative materials can redefine aesthetics while making a significant environmental impact.
Ready to transform your next project with sustainable materials? Explore the possibilities with Pretty Plastic!
Pretty Plastic: from Pavillion to Pool
Pretty Plastic completes largest installation at Tongelreep National Swimming Centre
Pretty Plastic’s 100% recycled PVC tiles now adorn the façade of the Tongelreep National Swimming Centre in Eindhoven. This milestone project marks a new chapter in circular construction, showcasing 30,800 tiles across 1,400 m². Discover the full story of how sustainable design meets innovative architecture.
Pretty Plastic joins FRONT, the sustainable building material platform
Pretty Plastic partners with FRONT, expanding its global reach in sustainable building materials made from recycled waste, offering architects and developers innovative, eco-friendly solutions for façades and roofs.
Video: How to… install Pretty Plastic tiles?
Learn how to install Pretty Plastic facade tiles with our step-by-step instructional video. See the real-world application at the De Tongelreep swimming pool in Eindhoven, featuring 30,800 tiles in a complex pattern with six colours. Perfect for architects, builders, and DIY enthusiasts.
Pretty Plastic's latest innovation to feature on Wageningen University's new sustainable building
Pretty Plastic is proud to announce the upcoming large-scale application of our recently launched "Basic Third" tile from our product portfolio. This fall, our "Basic Third" facade tiles, made from 100% recycled PVC, will adorn the facade of the newly constructed Plus Ultra III research centre at Wageningen University & Research.
This cutting-edge building, covering approximately 7,600 m² of space for laboratories, pilot plants, and offices, is a milestone in sustainable architecture. The structure, predominantly built from wood (CLT), results in a CO2-negative construction, significantly contributing to stringent sustainability goals. The development of our tiles was made possible through a close collaboration with the architectural firm Proof of the Sum and Kadans Science Partner.
Go with the Flow … or against it!
Presenting the FLOW Concept by BAM: a sustainable, rapid, and cost-effective housing solution from Europe's leading sustainable developer. BAM's pioneering approach includes a state-of-the-art prefabrication factory and integrates Pretty Plastic tiles, conceived by Bureau SLA architects. These tiles not only enhance affordability but also offer striking facade designs, distinguishing these modular homes in style and sustainability.
Opening Bouwlab Living Lab
After months of hard work, the Bouwlab Living Lab is open to visitors! Pretty Plastic has provided one side of the external wall of this exceptional building. We are proud to be a part of this circular project
Pretty Plastic launches a new facade tile for high-rise and prefab buildings at the Dutch Design Week
Karspeldreef Amsterdam Second High
Pretty Plastic Partner of the Circular Building Experience
Pretty Plastic, renowned for its circular building materials, collaborates with Bouwlab R&Do in Haarlem, hosted by 3D Makers Zone. BouwLab R&Do, a Smart Industry Fieldlab, focuses on technology and sustainability in construction, featuring workshops and projects on digitalization and robotization. The ongoing Circular Building Experience aims to pioneer innovation in the construction sector.
Pretty Plastic Tiles win the 2020 Detail Prize
In 2020, alongside significant global events, the architecture industry witnessed the ninth edition of the International Detail Prize. This prestigious award recognizes buildings distinguished by well-designed, forward-thinking, and technically innovative details, all within an exceptional overall concept.
Design your indoor spaces with Pretty Plastic
Indoor cladding with Pretty Plastics’ First One cladding tile
We are participating in De Domijnen Museum Exposition
Let's agree: discarding plastic is harmful. Instead, let's be mindful. Innovative designers are repurposing plastic to create stunning products, showcased at De Domijnen Museum from April 1 to May 30, 2021. Don't miss this opportunity! Save the date and get your tickets before registration closes.