Plastic Box is a minimalist brutalist masterpiece redefining the shopping experience through bold aesthetics and innovative functionality. Set in an urban environment, it presents a concrete shell of clean lines and geometric volumes, evoking strength and permanence. The façades are stripped of ornamentation, while dark, portal-like entrances contrast with the illuminated interior.
The standout feature is its modular ceiling made of over a thousand recycled industrial plastic crates. These not only filter natural light to create shifting geometric shadows but also house LED lighting, hidden ventilation, and rainwater collectors—blending beauty with function.
Inside, the supermarket embraces minimalism: steel shelving, polished concrete floors, and sculptural cashier blocks. Indirect lighting emphasizes carefully curated products, enhancing them through shadow and contrast.
From the ceiling crates to the counters, the design subverts materials' original purpose, transforming industrial waste into architectural expression.
