Since we opened our office for public tours, we've welcomed guests from many fields—hoping to plant seeds of sustainability that can grow into real change. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting members of the “Circular Architecture Committee” from the Architectural Institute of Japan. The group included professors and students from leading architecture departments across Japan, who arranged a special visit to our Construction Waste Upcycling Project while in Taiwan for a conference.
How do architects view the Upcycling Project?
Coming from a background in architectural design, our guests offered unique perspectives. As they toured the space, their curiosity and attention to detail were clear—they observed each piece closely, touched the materials, and even sat down to experience how the reused materials feel in daily use. After the visit, many professors praised the project and expressed interest in how Farglory applies these ideas to real estate projects, as well as how customers respond to them.
From office experiments to building applications
These are exactly the questions we’re exploring now. After completing four phases of experimentation—from Project 1.0 to 4.0—we’ve learned that true impact must begin at the source: the design phase. That’s why we’ve launched modular construction experiments starting with our reception centers, and we plan to extend this approach to future building products.
Customer acceptance: 3 hurdles for recycled materials
As our manager Yvonne shared, there are still some challenges. While most customers support the ideas behind the project, they may hesitate to use recycled materials in their new homes. Overcoming this requires ongoing education and outreach. Recycled materials must meet three key criteria: aesthetics, cost, and performance. If even one of these falls short, they’re unlikely to replace new materials.
Photo credit: META Design
Editor: Shih Yi Feng
Visitors admiring the lighting fixture from Project 2.0.
How do architects view the Upcycling Project?
Coming from a background in architectural design, our guests offered unique perspectives. As they toured the space, their curiosity and attention to detail were clear—they observed each piece closely, touched the materials, and even sat down to experience how the reused materials feel in daily use. After the visit, many professors praised the project and expressed interest in how Farglory applies these ideas to real estate projects, as well as how customers respond to them.
Architects observing the fine details of the project’s creations.
From office experiments to building applications
These are exactly the questions we’re exploring now. After completing four phases of experimentation—from Project 1.0 to 4.0—we’ve learned that true impact must begin at the source: the design phase. That’s why we’ve launched modular construction experiments starting with our reception centers, and we plan to extend this approach to future building products.
Architects inquired about Farglory’s next steps and customer acceptance, while our team shared the challenges we’re working to overcome.
Customer acceptance: 3 hurdles for recycled materials
As our manager Yvonne shared, there are still some challenges. While most customers support the ideas behind the project, they may hesitate to use recycled materials in their new homes. Overcoming this requires ongoing education and outreach. Recycled materials must meet three key criteria: aesthetics, cost, and performance. If even one of these falls short, they’re unlikely to replace new materials.
Thankfully, one promising material has emerged from our Project 3.0 experiments: recycled quartz stone. It meets all three criteria—it’s visually appealing, cost-effective, and highly durable. Since installing it in our office restrooms, we haven’t received a single complaint. This success gives us confidence to keep expanding the use of recycled quartz and to explore more innovative applications in the future.
Multiple types of recycled quartz have been developed and are now used across various floors of Farglory’s headquarters.
Many thanks to the FGN team for their full support in hosting the visitors.
Photo credit: META Design
Editor: Shih Yi Feng
