Sustainability, technology, and luxury converge at Crafted for the Future: The Mercedes-Benz Showcase. Discover new possibilities for a greener way of life at Raffles City. Take our all-electric models for a test drive, get involved in a series of workshops, and be inspired by installations that centre around environmental responsibility. During the showcase, a surprise will be unveiled that is especially suited for those who look to the future.

Crafted for the Future: The Mercedes-Benz Showcase will be available for a limited time only:

Raffles City, #01-01

24-30 August | 1-3 September

Drive our all-electric fleet.

The EQA, EQB, EQE, and EQS are available for test drives throughout the showcase. Register now to secure your time with your preferred car.

26 August, 2-3pm or 5-6pm

*Max 10 slots per session

Join this workshop to craft a fragrance for your car. At this fun, beginner-friendly session, you will repurpose Japanese fabric offcuts into a natural scent pouch – an alternative to mass-produced air fresheners that may contain harmful organic compounds. Learners with no sewing experience are more than welcome. We will introduce you to basic hand-stitching techniques and explore additional sewing embellishments. By the end of the session, you will have completed your very own scent pouch filled with loose rice, lavender buds, and rosemary.

27 August, 2-3pm or 5-6pm

*Max 10 slots per session

Creativity for your keys. Join this beginner-friendly workshop to repurpose denim offcuts and sew them into a customised key tag. A simple, fun activity for family and friends, you will be introduced to basic hand-stitching and patchwork techniques and explore sewing embellishments for that finishing touch. Learners with no sewing experience are more than welcome. By the end of the session, you will have completed your very own key tag with stuffing.

Be rewarded for going electric. For a limited time only, we are partnering with SP Mobility to offer a 100% green drive to all electric vehicle drivers who use the SP app to charge their vehicles. Between 24 Aug - 3 Sep (excl 31 Aug), the first 50 EV drivers who visit our showcase per day in Raffles City at #01-01 will enjoy complimentary charging credits of 30 kWh* when they charge at SP’s public EV chargers island-wide.

All carbon emissions from the 30kWh will be offset through My Green Credits^TM - a feature on the SP app that gives users a choice to support the growth of renewable energy projects through the purchase of renewable energy certificates. My Green Credits also supports the Plant-A-Tree programme under Garden City Fund, National Parks Board’s registered charity and IPC. Trees planted contribute to the OneMillionTrees movement by NParks which aims to plant a million more trees by 2027 and bring us closer to Singapore’s City in Nature vision, a key pillar of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

*One redemption per person. Terms and conditions apply.

24 August - 3 September

Inspired by the intricate layers found within a forest, visitors are welcomed with a unique and innovative experimentation of chipboard and translucent white light-radiating fabric at the entrance of the space. Stepping in, a sequence of vertically arranged panels seamlessly merge to form an enchanting tunnel. The intentional choice of utilising chipboard or OSB (Oriented Strand Board) exhibits our commitment to sustainability; these materials can be derived from wood chips, shavings, and even sawdust - making them an environmentally-friendly and eco-conscious option. This installation is done in collaboration with Division Communications.

24 August – 3 September

‘Reclaimed Sculpture’ is a series of artworks by environmental artist Zen Teh, that harnesses found or used materials as an artistic and conceptual genesis. Commissioned by Mercedes-Benz, this sculpture explores the notion of sustainability in material circularity and efforts towards achieving true sustainability. Materials used include reclaimed mirror, wood and parts repurposed from the Mercedes-Benz Concept Store.

The natural motif of land, air and sea fusing and emerging upwards is translated through photographic collages, wood pattern designs and sculptural forms. The sculptural forms emerging from the grounds of green (the moss formation) depict a sense of growth that is grounded on environmental awareness and human effort.These forms of nature are visually extended through the use of mirrors, and they multiply with every visitor's engagement as the forms of nature morph and change when viewed from different angles.

Reclaimed Sculpture: Land, Air, Sea is an installation artwork by Zen Teh in collaboration with product designers Zim (Abdul Azim Bin Awalluddin) and Timothy Tang Wei Mun.

Artist Introduction:

Zen Teh is an artist and educator interested in the interdisciplinary studies of nature and human behavior. Her art practice spans across photography, sculpture and installation art. Her works have been acquired for Singapore's national collection and numerous private collections in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Korea and Singapore.

In 2021, Teh was conferred the Young Artist Award by The National Arts Council, Singapore’s highest accolade for artists under the age of 35. Teh is one of the representing artists for Singapore for the upcoming Thailand Biennale 2023.

24 August – 3 September

‘Reincarnation’ by TANCHEN Studio accords a new lease of life to used parts, by creating three indoor furniture pieces using Mercedes-Benz scrap materials and returned furniture from Castlery. Emphasising the “statement” in “statement furniture”, these pieces propose a different way of looking at waste. Featuring a bench, a chair, and a stool, the previously-discarded furniture pieces utilise Mercedes-Benz seatbelt straps and buckles, cockpit screens, and rubber belts as new forms of upholstery. In constructing these surfaces, TANCHEN Studio has tried to highlight the nature of these materials, leveraging on innate physical characteristics like texture, sheen, and flexibility. In this way, they are deployed in design-forward ways without needing to be significantly transformed.

This art-as-furniture installation suggests unexpected possibilities for upcycling and giving waste materials new life. By integrating woven elements in design to show new ways of tactile and surface manipulation, they hope to push boundaries by engaging the viewers’ sense of fun and creativity. In doing so, stimulate conversations around circular design and showcase humanity’s capacity for developing new ideas.

Artist Introduction:

TANCHEN Studio is a local design studio founded by Sanchia Tan and Amber Chen, they believe in celebrating the original nature of upcycled materials by utilising them while respecting their inherent qualities. By prioritising honesty as a design principle, they hope to encourage people to tap into an infinitely renewable resource: their collective capacity for creativity and re-imagination.

1 – 3 September

‘Blooming into the Future’ is designed and created by Jasline Ang from Studio Qiling. This upcycled bonnet features a hand-painted design that blends sustainability and luxury. Elements like cactus-based leather alternatives and nylon yarn crafted from fishing nets symbolize the brand's dedication to eco-friendly practices in vehicle manufacturing.

The art installation is surrounded by flowers made from repurposed PET plastic; a material made into high quality upholstery fabric in the interior of many of Mercedes-Benz vehicles today. The 3D elements of the flowers on the recycled bonnet signifies the coming to life of the ambition of Mercedes-Benz to reconcile sustainability and luxury.

Artist Introduction:

Jasline Ang is the co-founder and artist of design studio - Studio Qiling, which specialises in creating artisanally-designed patterns and prints centered around timelessness and versatility.

Get a close look at the all-electric EQA, EQB, EQE and EQS. During the event, you and your companions can book a test drive. Register now – slots are available on a first come, first served basis.