Recycled hardwood
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about recycled hardwood
Project • By CplusC Architectural Workshop • Private Houses
Terabithia House
The briefCplusC was engaged to replace a dated house in Sydney’s Northbridge with a comfortable new modern home for a family of four. The owners wanted a sustainable and energy-efficient home that celebrated the sparkling Middle Harbour and golf course views. The design brief specified protected and private outdoor living and dining spaces, and a kitchen with a walk-in pantry. The owners wanted a heated swimming pool with swim jets and its own bathroom and steam room. They needed a main bedroom with ensuite, two bedrooms for the children and a guest room. On their wish list was a place to hang artworks and a multipurpose space to use as a craft room or study. They emphasised low-maintenance living with ample storage, a two-car garage... More
Project • By MCK Architects • Private Houses
Sunrise House
Sunrise House is a generously proportioned weekender positioned in the dunes of the NSW South Coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The linear interior completely opens to the horizon whilst providing privacy from the street. A lighter steel frame sits over a solid concrete plinth offering clues to function within.
Michael Nicholson Photography
Essentially a beach house, it was critical that the Sunrise House offered a relaxed sense of place. A ground floor cabana opens up completely to the garden and the pool, and the same surrounding decking material runs through these spaces before continuing through the main hall and into the bedrooms. The outcome is a sequence of movement into the home that is less precious if one has sand on thei... More
Product • By STREETLIFE BV • Drifter Benches
Drifter Benches
The 30- to 40-year-old hardwood used in Drifter Benches is certified as FSC Recycled 100%. These benches are an example of the circular economy, with a unique rustic look that appeals to the imagination. The benches are virtually indestructible and blend well in any environment. Drifter Benches can also be made from a sustainable wood-free alternative: Lava Grey. A 3 m – 118” long L2 Drifter Bench in this material contains recycled plastic waste produced by 15 households in a single year.
There are Drifters Benches with one or two slats (L1/L2).The supports are made from thick-walled Corten or hot-dip galvanised steel, optionally powder coated in a RAL colour. Dimensional deviations and irregularities in the wood are unavoidabl... More