Papertown was founded as a company in June 2012 at the perfect time with the perfect group of people. Since then, we’ve been on a mission to change the perception of a material seen solely as packaging for other goods.

And in that way, change the perception of quality itself.

Working with us will offer you a glimpse into the future of design.

What do you imagine when you think of cardboard?We think of stories, possibilities, architectural landscapes, art and poetry, sustainability and change. And greatness.

We understand that some moments should be made memorable.

This is why we work to transform conventional spaces into platforms telling a story. Even though the setting is temporary, the poetic feeling remains in the memory.

We are an invention machine, working professionally on taking cardboard design further than anyone else.

You tell us the story. We imagine it. And we do it.

Endless ways of designAmong the prime specialities of cardboard is its readiness to be folded, bent and clamped. The resulting possibilities are not shared by any other material in this form. In addition it can be painted, pasted up and acts as a perfect projection screen - a platform of interaction and individuality.

Cost and time efficientWhen it comes to costs, cardboard is hard to beat. Easy processing saves time and money during production. It is efficiently stored as plain boards. This saves space and additional costs during transport and storage. Its lightness makes it easy to assemble and take down.

Quick reactionCut it, bolt it, glue it, paint it, assemble it, move it. Light and easy to shape, cardboard can meet all these needs very quickly. This is particularly relevant in the trade fair, event and stage sector. Spontaneous changes are easily responded to.

SustainabilityClosed sewage cycles, biological clarification plants, power-saving technologies, chemical recovery and various other measures allow for Austrian corrugated base paper to be produced with a minimum of environmental impact. Cardboard can be recycled up to seven times. All process waste that emerges from production or packaging are reintroduced to the recycling process.

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the RAIL PLANE

multimedial three-dimensional sculpture

customer: City Air Terminal BetriebsgmbH date: December 2013

IT LOOKS LIKE PAINTED METAL !

The design seeks to accentuate the trademark of the CAT as a high-speed, high-quality service linking the city with the airport: rather than building a simple reproduction of the actual train, we sculpted a spaceship out of cardboard: a futuristic plane on rails. The sculpture combines modular elements with tailor-made features that highlight the corporate identity of the CAT. The projection of green lights onto the clean, white cardboard gives the impression of velocity and innovation according to the corporate design of the company.

A 3D train mock-up of the actual CAT train, for the 10 years anniver-sary of the City Airport Train Vienna

Cardboard 4’5mm, white/white, 12V LED strips, Bolts & Screws

H 2’30m W 1’5m L 10m

national newspapers as well as business-related magazines

CAT lounge, Wien Mitte, Vienna, AUTDec 2013 - Jan 2014

high mobilitynot inflammable quick assemblyeasy to fix and exchange 100% customized

Design & Production: 3 weeks totalAssembly: 5hrs by 3 specialists

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the ACADEMY STAGE

multimedial modular space

customer: Pioneers Festivaldate: October 2013

... CAN’T BELIEVE THIS TOOK YOU JUST ONE DAY.

Design of the stage of the Pioneers Festival in the Hofburg palace, Zeremoniensaal, used as a platform for young entrepreneurs to pitch and discuss their ideas with the audience and investors on stage.

Cardboard 4’5mm, white/white, LED tubes, bolts & screws

up to 5m height, 80m² floor area

youtube channels (pioneersfestival), social media platforms and startup/ tech-biz related online magazines

Zeremoniensaal, Hofburg, Vienna, AUTOctober 29th - 31st

modular, adaptable size, fast to assemble and disassemble, allows change of room setting, reusable, very flexible

Assembly: 12 hours totalby 3 specialists

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The design seeks to reference the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of the Pioneers event, whilst effectively contrasting with the imperial decor of the Hofburg palace. The classic theatre setting focuses attention on the main actors - the presenters and discussants on stage. The use of paper cubes give a constructive feeling, supporting the stories of entrepreneurship that stand at the center of the event. The event sponsors are built into the sculptures, rather than displayed on external showcases, to convey the message that their contribution is integral to the event. The design elements are accentuated through light installations that effectively enhance the main messages and focal points.

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the TREES

multimedial three-dimensional sculpture set

customer: Abfallwirtschaftverband Schwechatdate: April 2012

WELL - THESE ARE TREES MADE OF TREES.

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The tree sculptures reference the origin of recyclable material and reflect the idea of sustaina-bility and environmental concern, the values of the company. The image of an imposing forest, made out of gigantic realistic-shaped plants, realizes the vision of a re-connection with nature. The enormity of the sculptures, and their positioning on stage, reflect the ideas of vitality, energy and life. The sculptures, assembled on mobile carriages, can be easily moved around on stage to bring about a different setting. The elegant light effects create a celebratory feeling to mark the occasion.

A stage design to mark the 20th anniversary of AWS, a recycling company.The stage, set up in a big event hall, should have a big visual impact in every sense.

cardboard 5mm, white/white, LED tubes carriage bolts & screws,

up to 6’5m height, 75m² floor area

local newspapers, business-related online magazines

Multiversum Schwechat, AUTApril 2012

very light, easy to move around and to assemblecan be projected onelements of brand used to reflect company values

Assembly: 6 hours total by 2 specialists

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the STAR WARS SKETCH

multimedial three-dimensional sculpture set for trade fair

customer: Qnamicdate: September 2012

YOU BUILT A NEW WORLD INSIDE THE TRADE FAIR !

The booth design evokes the images of tracks, trains and communication in order to reflect the identity of the client QNAMIC, a company managing transportation networks.

The different sculpture elements comprised the stylized movement of a trail along a column; a twisted bullet train that combined futuristic forms with traditional elements - and a satellite dominating the open space above.

The booth created a compact microcosmos that reflected the brand of the company and invited visitors to step into a light, constructive world of technology.

Creating an artistic interpretation of the company’s core values.

Cardboard, as a material to manifest the lightness of ideas turning reality, should also be used a basis for a 3D - guest-book to collect autographs and sketches from visitors.

cardboard 5mm, white/white, LED strips, lightbulbs, carriage bolts & screws,

up to 5m height, 90m² floor area

Business - related magazines

Innotrans Fair, Berlin, GERSeptember 2012

Unique design and big size created landmark in the trade fair’s complex space easy to transport (folded flat), 100% customized

Assembly: 20 hours total by 3 specialistsDisassembly: 3 hours

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the LANDMARK

multimedial three-dimensional sculpture set for trade fair

customer: Skolkovodate: October 2012

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The booth design set out to be highly visible and recognizable, and to stand out amongst others displayed in the fair. We monopolized the zone by creating a cave-like structure with a high, overhanging façade. The individual elements were towering over people’s head and thus dominated the exhibition room. The exploration of the vertical dimension allowed us to make efficient use of available space. The design evoked the ideas of technology and innovation, and the Skolkovo brand was referenced through the projection of green lights emanating from the sculpture elements. The combination of these effects and design elements produced the feeling of modern luxury and freshness and caught the eye from all corners of the room.

Booth and lounge area for Skolkovo, the Russian equivalent of Silicon Valley, during the 2012 Pioneers Festival.

The event was to be their gateway to the Western European market and leave a mark in the memory of the participants.

cardboard 5mm, white/white, lightbulbs, bolts & screws,

H 3.3m, W 2’5m, L 8m,

Business-related magazines and newspapers

Hofburg, Vienna, AUTOctober 2012

space saving, technological look, transparent mechanics, custom shaped, beautiful sculpture, visualisation of brand and image

Design & Production: 2 weeksAssembly: 8 hours total by 3 specialists

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the MOVING HAND

mobile multimedial three-dimensional sculpture set for concert

customer: TheProuddate: October 2011

LIKE FLOATING PAPER SHIPS THEY DANCED TO THE MUSIC.

we designed 6 large spikes which could be seen from every corner of the auditory. 6 separate items which were turned into dancing sculptures and moved around to generate dynamics during the show. Each move redefined the space and supported the message of the music, as if the stage had come to life to feel the music and enjoy. Multiple context were created as the cardboard turned into a supportive master of ceremony.

A stage design which could interact with the music performed.

cardboard 5mm, white/white, lightbulbs, carriage bolts & screws,

H 4m, W 1’5m, L 2’5m,

music videos, concert hall media coverage

Radiokulturhaus, Vienna, AUTOctober 2011

totally mobilecould quickly be edited onstageminimum space requirements during transportation

Design & Production: 2 weeksAssembly: 4 hours total by 6 specialists

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Contact us and tell us your story, and we will find the

words to transform it into pure poetry

Timelines - speed doesn’t kill US !

From idea to assembly we need a minimum of 4 weeks.Construction normally is delivered in within 24 hours.

Prices - how they are being composed

Conceptualization and design Production Services (transport, assembly and disassembly, recording and photography, multimedia installations and so on)

Prices depend on the project as a whole.

The payment happens in the following steps:

1.The first rate before the construction starts, to cover the materials.2. A final rate upon the delivery of the product.

Additional benefits - at your service !

In general, we have at least one feedback round with the client based on the first sketchWe take a lot of care of how to reflect the customer corporate identity in our productsWe take care of the safety regulations concerning the products

Guarantee - our reputation precedes us.

100% of our designs are own work and would not come into copyright issues100% of the materials can be recycled or reused100% on time delivery

What message do you wish to transmit? How does this fit with your corporate identity?

What is the aim of this piece of work? Where will you use it, for what? What should it be?

We will provide you with sketches and measurements of the final product, which can also include multimedia installations. Customer feedback crucial to this process.

We produce the final work and build it - and transport it to the desired location with our own vehicles.

We build it up in a pre-set timeframe, making the final touches and multimedia installations with our own team of experienced assembly operators.

We take the work apart and either transport it to your storage area or return it to our studio in case it was a rental.

We can have our specialists on set during the entire showcase if needed. Also, we can get you in touch with photographers, movie makers or multimedia experts

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ExtrasPapertown (Studio @ Pier15)Sparkassaplatz 3 | 1150 - Wien | Austria

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