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Recycled

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about recycled

Project • By OOIIO ArchitectureApartments

Apartments in a Warehouse

Once upon the time an old construction warehouse in a big city that had bee closed for many years without being used. Javier de Paz Javier de Paz The company that worked there was solvent and doing well, that was not the problem. What happened  is that it got "delocalized". The city that surrounds it had changed and this industrial space was left out of place, in a context that was not appropriate for the use it had, like when you fall asleep on the bus and later you wake up suddenly in a completely different place than where you wanted to be. Javier de Paz Javier de Paz The day this warehouse was planned, the city center was much further away. This was a semi-industrial area, where medium-size work spaces such wo... More

Product • By Studio StirlingNest Egg Hanging Swing Chair

Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair

The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The chair has been designed to be extremely comfortable and has a cozy cocoon-like feel. It will embrace your body with its nest-like form. The Nest Egg now comes with legs / base as an option that does not need to be suspended. They are ideal for inside or outside use and look gorgeous on a deck, patio, hanging from a branch of a tree or anywhere indoors. Each one is made by hand. The core frame is standard to ensure consistency in shape and comfort. Due to the variance of craftsmanship going into each chair, every piece has individualism and uniqueness in some of the pattern detailing. Stainless Steel recommended for h... More

Product • By GreenareaOTOgreen Planter

OTOgreen Planter

New line of acoustic, biophilic and sustainable solutions, in the form of planters and sound-absorbing plant panels, designed by Rafa Ortega for Greenarea. In this collection recycled materials are combined with our preserved natural plant decoration.OTOgreen focuses on biophilic design and circular design, with the mission of improving the well-being of people indoors, while respecting the environment. OTOgreen mimics the benefits of preserved natural plants, 100% natural with no need for watering or maintenance, and its ability to rearrange noise with the excellent absorption performance of the ecological acoustic panels of the firm ECOcero, made with recycled polyester fibres from plastic bottles. Acoustic planters are available in dif... More

Product • By Hossein MohammadpourALO

ALO

"ALO" The "ALO" chair is an embodiment of the geometric balance of triangular and circular shapes created in the conceptual ergonomics of a chair. The goal is to design a chair that is simple, light, inexpensive, accessible to all, and attractive for indoor and outdoor use. Thanks to its geometric ergonomics, this chair has high resistance in structure and imbalance; It is also suitable for use in studios and workshop classrooms. The "aloe" chair has the vision to enhance the sense of mathematical geometry and everyday human furniture and calls for an aesthetic interaction between furniture and human beings. "ALO" chair material is anodized metal and recycled wood panels, and for its ease of execution and available materials, as well as f... More

Product • By AluinventLO2 - INTERIOR

LO2 - INTERIOR

The LO2 - Interior collection from Aluinvent is a high end interior decorative wall solution manufactured from 90% recycled Aluminium with open cell structure to both sides. The void:solid ratio of our LO2 panels is approx 30%. LO2 - Interior panels come in mill finish and coloured options and are suitable for a wide range of interior applications with A1 & A2 fire ratings. The LO2 - Interior collection is particularly suited to applications such as decorative and feature walls, interior partitions and showcase exhibition designs. The panels can easily be form part of interior lighting design solutions. Caption Aluinvent LO2 - Interior panels meet all the challenges and requirements to provide a safe, long-lasting and inovative in... More

Product • By AluinventLO - Interior

LO - Interior

The LO- Interior collection from Aluinvent is a high end interior decorative wall solution manufactured from 90% recycled Aluminium with open cell structure to one side. The void:solid ratio of our LO panels is approx 30%. LO2 panels come in mill finish and coloured options and are suitable for a wide range of interior applications with A1 & A2 fire ratings. The LO collection is particularly suited to applications such as decorative and feature walls, interior partitions and showcase exhibition designs. The panels can easily be form part of interior lighting design solutions. Aluinvent LO - Interior panels meet all the challenges and requirements to provide a safe, long-lasting and inovative interior decorative wall solutions. Little t... More

Product • By AluinventLO2 - Exterior

LO2 - Exterior

The LO2 collection from Aluinvent is a high end rain screen facade panel system with open cell structure to both sides. As manufactured from 90% recycled Aluminium the product's carbon footprint only 2,56 kg CO2eq/m2.  The void:solid ratio of our LO2 panels is approx 30%. LO2 panels come in mill finish and coloured options and are suitable for a wide range of exterior applications with A1 & A2 fire ratings. The LO2 collection is particularly suited to applications such as window screening elements and lighting installations. Aluinvent LO2 panels meet all the challenges and requirements to provide a safe, long-lasting facade with a striking modern aesthetic and an element of transparency. Little to no maintenance is required after... More

Product • By AluinventLO exterior mill finish aluminum cladding panels in multiple colors

LO exterior mill finish aluminum cladding panels in multiple colors

The LO collection from Aluinvent is a high end rain screen facade panel with open cell structure to one side. As manufactured from 90% recycled Aluminium the product's carbon footprint only 4,12 kg CO2eq/m2. The panels come in mill finish and a full spectrum of coloured options and are suitable for a wide range of exterior applications with A1 & A2 fire ratings.  Aluinvent LO panels meet all the challenges and requirements to provide safe, long-lasting facades with a striking modern aesthetic. Little to no maintenance is required after installation. Curved profiles are available at request and the LO collection is also available as part of a complete rainscreen cladding system including support railings, brackets, fixings, coping... More

Project • By Casey Brown ArchitecturePavilions

Permanent Camping 2

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean amongst the lust green paddocks of Berry, sit two tiny copper towers. Designed to provide the essential requirements for shelter – a bed, a deck, a fire place and a bathroom. The demands of living distilled to the essentials. The structure is made from recycled iron bark, sourced from an unused wharf float. Andrew J Loiterton It has three manual winches to lift and lower the sides of the building creating an overhang to protect against the summer sun. Entirely pre-fabricated by master craftsman, Jeffery Broadfield and the building team from Smith and Primmer in a barn on site. Andrew J Loiterton The building realises many dreams for the client, the architect and the craftsmen. A collaboration... More

Product • By SustonableMoodboard A

Moodboard A

Sustonable is indeed a 100% circular and truly sustainable material. It is a thin and ultra-lightweight surface made with a unique combination of quartz and recycled PET plastic as one and only binding agent. We repurpose plastic that has been thrown away into something useful and perdurable while we protect the environment, eliminating the need for natural stone by 80%. Sustonable is the evolution of the traditional composite stone surfaces and countertops into a more ecological, affordable, and recyclable alternative for any architectural and decor projects. More

Product • By Levantin StudioRecycled metal chair Kohti

Recycled metal chair Kohti

Kohti features an elegant silhouette with a compact backrest that flows seamlessly into the armrests. Its sleek lines and smooth joints are crafted from powder-coated steel tubing. Thanks to its refined simplicity, versatility and durability, Kohti easily adapts to a variety of interiors. Its creation draws on the design expertise and meticulous attention to detail developed through our previous projects. The stool embodies the art of transformation through its seat made of recycled plastic, inviting us into an ecological future that values meaningful design and harmony with the environment. Its name, derived from the Finnish word kohti meaning “towards”, reflects a metaphorical dialogue between two opposing forces – over... More

NewsInnovations • 8 Sep 2020

Interior design for Japanese skincare brand Athletia is a showcase of recycled materials by Nendo

Nendo sets out to encapsulate Athletia’s brand’s values into the interior design; a balance between movement and stillness, inner beauty, and compassion for the environment. Athletia’s flagship store opened earlier this year in Tokyo. Masaya Yoshimura The designers translated compassion for the environment into the use of recycled and biodegradable materials. The flooring is made of flaxseed oil, pine resin, and sawdust.  Masaya Yoshimura Waste from a ceramic factory makes up 43 percent of the tiles used for the counter and countertops. Terrazzo surfaces feature crushed and reused glass from Athletia’s defective glass containers. Masaya Yoshimura The completely glazed shop storefront is partial... More

Product • By Smile MaterialsGrey Mist

Grey Mist

Come walk with us, amidst the rolling mist and the hushed hills… Sorry for waxing a bit lyrical there, but it’s only because Grey Mist was inspired by walks in the Welsh hills close to where Smile Plastics are headquartered. It’s a beautiful area, full of natural poetry. So, put your cynicism to one side and let your imagination wander. Don your wellies, pack your woollies and thermos, and use Grey Mist to create your own landscape.   100% recycled and recycleable PET sheet, made from plastic packaging. Available in 5mm, 12mm, 20mm thickness. More

Product • By Smile MaterialsOcean

Ocean

It’s easy to feel a bit blue about plastic in the oceans. Our Ocean material gets into the heart of the matter; by keeping plastic in our economic system we are doing a small bit to preserve marine beauty. Like all our panels, Ocean should stay beautiful for future generations to come.   100% recycled and recycleable PET sheet, made from plastic packaging. Available in 5mm, 12mm, 20mm thickness. More

Product • By Smile MaterialsBlack Dapple

Black Dapple

We think this beauty looks like a cross-section of marble. The intense black colour of its base contrasts with the weave of white veins. Playful yet sophisticated, Dapple’s high contrast pattern gives it a lively personality that evokes the material’s millions of years of biological, geological and manmade processes.   100% recycled and recycleable HDPE sheet, made from chopping boards and plastic packaging. Available in 12mm and 20mm thickness. More