I'm not here to make stories like this just another 'cool' story. I'm here to make stories like this the f*!king industry norm.
Fit-outs that divert plastic waste with 100% recycled plastics that's Critical. Cleanstone should be what we all expect.
Because the average retail store only last between 3-5 years before it's all stripped out, landfilled, and rebuilt to keep up with brand guidelines.
And that’s exactly what Bridget from Hellospace Studio understood and achieved with @Chao's Yogurt in Westfield Albany Mall.
She reimagined the space as a calm, cool capsule – using Critical Cleanstone panels made from post-consumer soft plastics.
The average fit-out sends up to 50% of materials to landfill.
Plastics take up to 500 years to break down.
Conscious consumers are choosing brands that reflect their values.
Each Cleanstone panel diverts waste and creates a tactile surface that invites touch and conversation.
The backlit Clear Cleanstone feature adds a subtle glow – making the space feel fresh and inviting while telling a bigger story about circular design.
For designers, it’s a pathway to award-winning, low-carbon interiors while practicing kaitiakitanga.
Would you use recycled materials in your next project?
What would it take for sustainable surfaces to become your first choice?
I'd love to kōrero. See how Critical Cleanstone can help elevate your designs at criticaldesign.nz
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