Hack The Material

The Hack The Material project aims to subject an existing product to experimentation and reinterpretation in order to arrive at innovative and fresh design ideas. Within this project, a collaboration was initiated between the company Paneltim and designer Victor Ledure. First, the properties of the material were investigated, and then the company's objectives were mapped out. Based on these insights, an integrated design was developed.

Paneltim produces lightweight, waterproof and structurally sound plastic sheet material. The panels are versatile and combine structural strength with low weight. These properties make the material particularly suitable for experimental design. The company also wants to explore new markets with its products, such as architecture, interiors, furniture and swimming pools, in both private and public applications.

To make this goal tangible, a representative element was selected for each of these sectors, such as the wall, the roof, the terrace, the bench, the flower box and the swimming pool. These different elements were brought together in a single design: a pavilion in which all applications interact with each other.

The projects of Brazilian architect Luis Barragán were the main source of inspiration for this design. His characteristic way of working with pure volumes, geometric clarity and a strong spatial experience has been translated into a contemporary pavilion. Clear, powerful surfaces are carefully linked together, creating a sculptural whole that not only impresses from a distance, but also reveals its layering and refinement up close.

The use of colour has been deliberately kept monotonous in order to draw attention to the shapes and the interplay between light and shadow. These subdued tones have been applied in both the spray plaster finish and the tiling, creating visual unity. The result is a pavilion that radiates serenity and at the same time makes a powerful architectural statement.