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#upcycling

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about #upcycling

Project • By shinslab architectureBars

Café Pedro

In 2016, shinslab architecture was the laureate of the YAP (Young Architect Program) in partnership with New York's MoMA. They presented a temporary installation at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea (MMCA) in Seoul. (https://archello.com/project/templ) YongHo BAE YongHo BAE After several months on exhibition, this piece was disassembled and reinstalled on another site 40km east of Seoul in the mountains.  YongHo BAE YongHo BAE This deconstructed ship's hull is now inhabited as a café. As when it was installed in the museum, the hull was divided into several transportable parts and reassembled on the definitive site. To ensure the permanence of the structure, the welding of the parts... More

Project • By h3o architectsPrivate Houses

Mi casa de siempre

Upcycling of a Modernist House in Gràcia  Upcycling is a sustainable trend in the fashion world that involves giving new life to what already exists by improving and repurposing all the parts that make up the worked element. Applied to architecture, this concept is not only about reusing to enhance the functionality of the object but also about transforming it to enhance new spatial and aesthetic attributes.  Caption Caption Upcycling with respect for heritage  The Poch family has always lived in the same house since its construction in the late 19th century. Located at the end of Passatge Frigola, the house has undergone several transformations that have gradually altered its original form. Originally con... More