Launched by Jack Sim, Founder of BoP HUB, the competition challenged Raffles Designers to give Phenolic Compact Board off-cuts a second life. BESCO supplies and installs these boards for construction projects across Singapore.

Every project leaves behind off-cuts that are still strong, waterproof, and in excellent condition, but too small or oddly shaped to be reused, so they usually end up as construction waste. Participants were asked to turn these off-cuts into functional, commercially viable products. We’re proud to announce that the winning design comes from Lin Aung and Jia Chang for their herb planter.

The judges recognised the design for:

• Ease of production: it works with the off-cuts as they are, keeping manufacturing simple and costs low.
• Strong sales potential: it is a practical product with clear market appeal.
• Few substitutes for outdoor use: it takes full advantage of the board’s waterproof durability, a quality few alternative materials can match outdoors.

Thank you to Jack Sim, BESCO, and every participant who helped show how creative design can cut construction waste.

Learn about BESCO here.