Hospitality Restaurant
Saladstop Central Market
Re[W]aste Upcycled Timber Panel System for Circular, Brand-Ready Commercial Interiors
Architect
Arti Design Studio
year
2023
location
North Jakarta, Indonesia
size
98 m²
The Brief
Project Overview
SaladStop! at PIK Golf Island marked the first large-scale commercial rollout of Woodlam’s Re[W]aste Timberboard system within a 98 m² hospitality environment.
The challenge was not visual identity. It was proving that upcycled timber offcuts could be re-engineered into structurally stable, repeatable panels suitable for multi-location retail deployment.
Objective
The objective was to validate circular timber systems in commercial hospitality by delivering:
• Engineered finger-jointed laminated boards from reclaimed material
• Stable panel performance under high foot traffic
• Consistent finish quality across brand locations
• Replicable fabrication logic for store expansion
This project positioned circular design as engineered performance, not environmental symbolism.
The Constraints
Commercial Wear Requirements
Daily cleaning and public interaction demanded performance beyond residential standards.
Perception of Upcycled Material
Offcuts required engineered consistency to avoid irregular visual character.
Retail Rollout Repeatability
Material behaviour had to remain predictable across multiple outlets.
Air-Conditioned Interior Stability
Fixing logic and moisture control prevented long-term movement within conditioned retail environments.
The Engineering
Re[W]aste Engineered Panel System
Timber offcuts were reprocessed into finger-jointed laminated boards and calibrated into commercial-grade interior panels. Lamination stabilizes short lengths into flat, repeatable surfaces.
Controlled Tonal Sequencing
Offcuts were selected and arranged to balance visual variation while maintaining structural consistency and flatness.
Commercial-Grade Surface Treatment
Finishing systems were specified to resist staining and routine cleaning cycles common in restaurant environments.
Modular Rollout Logic
Panel sizing and fixing intervals were standardized to allow repeat application across multiple outlets without redesign.
The Products and Materials
The Results and Insights
Circular Material Validated in Commercial Use
Re[W]aste successfully transitioned from concept to operational retail environment, proving upcycled timber can meet commercial standards.
Six-Outlet Deployment Achieved
The system expanded beyond a single location, demonstrating scalability without aesthetic compromise.
Sustainability Integrated into Brand Identity
The material became part of the store’s spatial language, reinforcing SaladStop!’s positioning around conscious living.
From Sustainable to Responsible
The project marked a strategic shift for Woodlam, evolving from simply using sustainable timber to actively engineering circular material systems.
Location
North Jakarta, Indonesia
Central Market PIK - Golf Island, Jl. Boulevard Raya Kamal Muara Penjaringan, 14470 INDONESIA
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Re[W]aste?
Re[W]aste is Woodlam’s engineered panel system made from upcycled timber offcuts. Instead of discarding production remnants, offcuts are re-laminated and calibrated into stable interior panels suitable for commercial application.
Is the system suitable for seismic regions?
Yes. When engineered correctly, laminated timber systems can perform well in seismic regions. Engineered glulam provides controlled elasticity and reduced mass compared to concrete, lowering seismic force. Connection detailing is designed to allow controlled flexibility rather than brittle resistance.
How is consistency maintained when using offcuts?
Through controlled selection, finger-jointing, and lamination sequencing. Variation is managed deliberately, balancing character with dimensional stability and surface alignment.
Why is this project strategically important for Woodlam?
It validated circular timber design at scale. SaladStop! proved that sustainability can be operational, repeatable, and commercially viable, not just conceptual.