NEWNEW
Material & Colour Journey
Exploring modularity & materiality in circular practice
Everything in NEWNEW has a story to tell and a life yet to live.
A temporary structure with a light footprint both literally and metaphorically, NEWNEW challenges you to consider how re-use, refurbishment and responsible decision making can be at the forefront of bespoke interior spaces.
As the design community at all levels faces growing environmental and social challenges, the responsibility to create spaces that are both enchanting and ethical is shared by us all. Fuelled by curiosity, creativity and responsibility, NEWNEW is a courageous commitment to disrupting the norm by revealing the creative possibilities of design inspired by sustainable material selection.
Launched at Green Design Show in Melbourne, NEWNEW is a collaboration between Nexus Designs and authentic designer furniture restorer Cultivated.
A prism of possibilities encouraging participation, discussion and debate.
A proof of concept opportunity, the pavilion is an exploration of innovative materiality, local artisans and lifespan principles that challenge the familiar “recycled” aesthetic through a refined and considered approach to newness.
Constructed in a modular prefabricated system using innovative, circular materials – from engineered hardwood to wax coatings and natural dyes – and packing down to fit neatly onto only eight pallets, NEWNEW models forward-thinking practices and showcases how responsible product selection and decision making is vital in the design of our spaces.
Showcasing a breadth of local design, manufacturing and artisan skill, NEWNEW explores the creative possibilities of design and sustainable material selection, across the disciplines of interior design, furniture, product selection, colour, signage and visual communications.
As a prism of possibilities for a better future, NEWNEW takes a pro-active approach to encouraging participation, discussion and debate around product waste in the design industry by creating inspired and highly liveable interiors with a focus on circular materiality.
NEWNEW was created in conjunction with sponsors Mark Tuckey, Crafted Hardwoods, Wild Heather, Artbank and Oslek Flooring.
NEWNEW Nexus Designs + Cultivated
Green Design Show Melbourne
Installation Design
Creative Direction
Interior Design
Furniture Selection
Product & Finishes Selection
Visual Identity & Campaign Creative
Graphic Design
Digital Design
Signage Design
Photography Art Direction
Video Art Direction
Timothy Kaye Pavilion Photography
Blue Tree Studios Video Production