October 7, 2026 Pretty Plastic Panels Basic Third shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation Basic Third, the facade tile by Pretty Plastic made from 100% recycled PVC, has been shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in the Material innovation category. Together with Mimmik Tile, that means two of the eight shortlisted projects in this category are materials from the FRONT collection. Basic Third by Pretty Plastic, shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation. Key facts Product: Basic Third, part of the Pretty Plastic Panels collection Material: 100% recycled rigid PVC sourced from construction waste Type: demountable facade tile, 30 cm wide, designed for disassembly and mechanical recycling Colours: 12 Award: shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026, category Material innovation Winners announced: 16 November 2026, London What is Basic Third? Basic Third is a demountable facade tile made from 100% recycled rigid PVC from construction waste. The system is designed for disassembly and mechanical recycling, so the plastic stays in circulation instead of ending up in landfill or incineration. The tiles are 30 cm wide, in line with standard building dimensions, which keeps cutting waste to a minimum. By aligning or offsetting the rows, architects can create a wide range of facade patterns, in 12 colours. Where has Basic Third been used? One of the projects highlighted in the shortlist is Plus Ultra III at Wageningen University, described by Dezeen as the Netherlands’ first timber laboratory building. Around 30,987 kg of upcycled plastic was used to wrap its exterior. Two materials from the FRONT collection on the Dezeen Awards 2026 Material innovation shortlist. How can I vote for Basic Third? The Dezeen Awards 2026 public vote is open. View the project on the Dezeen Awards shortlist page and cast your vote here. Mimmik Tile is shortlisted in the same category. What happens next? The winners will be announced on 16 November 2026 at the Dezeen Awards party at the Royal Opera House in London. The 2026 shortlist was selected from more than 4,300 entries from 91 countries. Want to see Basic Third for yourself? Discover Pretty Plastic Panels Basic Third or talk to our material experts about your facade project.
Basic Third by Pretty Plastic, shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation. Key facts Product: Basic Third, part of the Pretty Plastic Panels collection Material: 100% recycled rigid PVC sourced from construction waste Type: demountable facade tile, 30 cm wide, designed for disassembly and mechanical recycling Colours: 12 Award: shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026, category Material innovation Winners announced: 16 November 2026, London What is Basic Third? Basic Third is a demountable facade tile made from 100% recycled rigid PVC from construction waste. The system is designed for disassembly and mechanical recycling, so the plastic stays in circulation instead of ending up in landfill or incineration. The tiles are 30 cm wide, in line with standard building dimensions, which keeps cutting waste to a minimum. By aligning or offsetting the rows, architects can create a wide range of facade patterns, in 12 colours. Where has Basic Third been used? One of the projects highlighted in the shortlist is Plus Ultra III at Wageningen University, described by Dezeen as the Netherlands’ first timber laboratory building. Around 30,987 kg of upcycled plastic was used to wrap its exterior. Two materials from the FRONT collection on the Dezeen Awards 2026 Material innovation shortlist. How can I vote for Basic Third? The Dezeen Awards 2026 public vote is open. View the project on the Dezeen Awards shortlist page and cast your vote here. Mimmik Tile is shortlisted in the same category. What happens next? The winners will be announced on 16 November 2026 at the Dezeen Awards party at the Royal Opera House in London. The 2026 shortlist was selected from more than 4,300 entries from 91 countries. Want to see Basic Third for yourself? Discover Pretty Plastic Panels Basic Third or talk to our material experts about your facade project.
