The New Raw has designed COMB, an industrial warehouse's facade.

Imitating large brush strokes, COMB is a permanent 12 square metre wall surface on the facade of an industrial warehouse in the port of Gdynia.

It was commissioned by the city's 2022 Design Biennale, organised by Traffic Design.

Seven pieces that interlock seamlessly are designed and digitally crafted using robotic 3D printing and recycled plastic sourced from old, discarded fishing and shipping ropes.

The choice of material pays tribute to the maritime activities in the port, while the surface's curved and combed texture draws inspiration from mural and painting techniques.

This project has been longlisted in the surface design category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: The New Raw
Project: COMB