FORTNUM & MASON 3D-PRINTED AWARDS

For the fourth consecutive year, Mamou-Mani was entrusted with designing the prestigious Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, continuing a collaboration that began in 2022. The design represents a contemporary twist on the brand’s traditional craftsmanship, with the fabrication expertly managed by Fab.Pub using 3D printing technology.

The 2026 edition builds upon the established design language of the award while introducing a more circular approach to fabrication. Inspired by Fortnum & Mason’s heritage and commitment to craftsmanship, the project continues to demonstrate how parametric design can reinterpret familiar forms through contemporary digital making.

Materials & Sustainability

The awards are 3D-printed by Fab.Pub using PLA bioplastic, a material composed of fermented sugars and wood. PLA is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics. This ensures the awards are both striking and environmentally conscious.

For the 2026 edition, Mamou-Mani and Fab.Pub introduced a circular material strategy, reprocessing unused prints, prototypes, and support structures into new printing material. By sorting, shredding, and pelletising these materials, they are reintroduced into production, reducing reliance on virgin resources while maintaining the quality and detail required by the design.

This approach demonstrates how contemporary fabrication processes can support circularity without compromising craftsmanship, precision, or aesthetic quality.

Fabrication Process

While Mamou-Mani led the design, Fab.Pub oversaw the fabrication process. Using advanced large-scale 3D printing technologies, the intricate woven textures developed through parametric design were translated into a physical object with exceptional precision.

A key focus of this year’s edition was preserving the established visual identity of the award while introducing a material made from recycled prints. Through extensive material development and fabrication testing, the final pieces maintain the same level of detail, texture, and finish that have defined the awards over the past four years.

The parametric design process enables the creation of complex, repeating geometries that enrich both the visual character and structural integrity of the award.

Symbolism and Impact

The Fortnum & Mason Award is more than an accolade; it symbolises the fusion of tradition, innovation, and contemporary craftsmanship.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, the project demonstrates how architectural design thinking can evolve through advances in fabrication and material development. Designed by Mamou-Mani and fabricated by Fab.Pub, the award stands as a celebration of excellence while showcasing how biomaterials and circular manufacturing can contribute to the future of design.

The award draws inspiration from Fortnum & Mason’s iconic wicker hamper, reinterpreted through a contemporary architectural lens. The form features an array of celebratory champagne flutes, symbolising achievement and celebration.

These flutes are wrapped in a finely detailed woven texture generated through parametric design, referencing the craftsmanship, materiality, and heritage associated with the Fortnum & Mason brand. The resulting geometry creates a rich interplay of light, shadow, and depth, transforming a familiar object into a contemporary artefact.

By combining traditional references with digital fabrication and material innovation, the award continues to evolve year after year while remaining instantly recognisable as part of the Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards.