Herb chopper make from scrounged up steel the blade is made out of some old cultivator tine
And the handles are made out of some hickory tool handle scraps
There’s something deeply satisfying about turning discarded materials into something useful again.
One of my favourite parts of forging is foraging.

#blacksmithing #reclaimedmaterials #handmadetools #upcycleddesign #herbchopper #toolmaking #scrapmatalart

The Recycled Materials Village (Pod 6) is an open-source, earthship-inspired design using reclaimed materials to create 47 living units and 14 common areas. It includes spaces for dining, socializing, art, music, yoga, and more. All designs and construction methods will be shared for global use and sustainability.

https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/recycled-materials-village/

#RecycledMaterials #Sustainability #EcoLiving #OpenSource #GreenBuilding #EarthshipDesign #ReclaimedMaterials #SelfSufficientCommunities

My latest "real world pixel art" creation using a reclaimed painting, a Stardew Valley themed village scene 😊

I had been looking for a painting like this for a while, so when I saw this one I couldn't resist! I think Stardew Valley is the perfect theme for it!
It's pretty big, I have no idea if I can even keep it, my walls are filled already 😅

#pixelart #reclaimedmaterials #stardewvalley #perlerart #perlerbeads

Frederik Molenschot presents debut solo sculpture show at Carpenters Workshop Gallery

Sculptures crafted from recycled BMW airbags and oak railway sleepers feature in artist Frederik Molenschot's Atlas 2000 exhibition, which is on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris.

Marking the Dutch artist's first solo exhibition, Atlas 2000 features hand-sculpted works that are directly influenced by natural landscapes, Molenschot said.

The show's title refers to the visual diary the artist has created since his studies at Design Academy Eindhoven in 2000.

Buoy Airbag is a sculpture made from recycled BMW airbags

Spread across the minimalist ground floor at the Paris branch of Carpenters Workshop Gallery, the sculptures were crafted from various materials and range from functional to abstract.

Buoy Airbag is an amorphous, pale blue-hued hanging sculpture created from recycled airbags sourced from BMW vehicles.

Frederik Molenschot's debut solo show is on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery

"The piece delves into the intricate connection between cargo transport and climate change, with recycled airbags symbolising a melting arctic ice rock floating in the sea," the artist told Dezeen.

"I want to explore how luxury materials are used and how they become what they are," he added. "[So] I processed the used airbags in a 'couture' way, to get a very high-quality finish."

Gingerblimp is a bronze LED light sculpture

Molenschot also designed Gingerblimp, a bulbous bronze LED light sculpture characterised by a silver patina and a gold-brushed interior.

The artist explained that the sculpture is a playful take on ginger root from the natural world and also nods to the manmade blimps that form part of New York City's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Recycled oak railway sleepers were salvaged to create furniture

Recycled oak railway sleepers were salvaged to create a chunky dining table and chair, which were named Bridge Beat to "pay homage to the captivating structure of bridges".

Also part of this series is a black bronze desk and chairs formed from gridded lines arranged in triangular formations.

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"Each material was selected purposefully, offering unique properties and textures that complement the conceptual aspects of the artworks," explained Molenschot.

"Every piece is hand-sculpted in our studio."

Molenschot also created oversized clothing

According to Molenschot, the pieces' forms vary as much as their material palettes. In one corner of the gallery, a bobbly bronze glove was positioned underneath a branch-shaped textured lamp while oversized clothing also features in the exhibition.

"This solo show holds a special place in my heart, as it represents my entire artistic journey since my time at the Academy," reflected Molenschot.

"It's an invitation to explore my vision of our world. My 'atlas' is a compendium of research, pictures, designs, and sketches that have shaped me as an artist."

The exhibition runs until mid-September

Known for his large-scale bronze sculptures, Molenschot has been represented by Carpenters Workshop Gallery since 2008. The galley, which also has locations in London and the US, previously exhibited an all-denim furniture show by designer Harry Nuriev.

The late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld also debuted his first sculpture exhibition at the Paris branch.

Atlas 2000 is on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery from 1 June to 16 September 2023. SeeDezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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#exhibitions #all #design #sculptures #reclaimedmaterials #france #paris #carpentersworkshopgallery

There’s nothing quite like a hand rubbed finish to bring wood to life!

Also very nice not to huff any volatile organic.

Here is some linseed oil + beeswax.

4/6 floating shelves.

#woodworking #whenIAmNotComputering #homemade #organic #reclaimedmaterials #liveedge

Making a #Introduction is kind of intimidating, but I'll try...

Hi! I'm Nicole/Nic. I'm an #ElderMillenial living in the #woods in the #PNW with my #puppy in a little purple cottage I built. I'm ambivalent about pronouns, but they/them is good.

I'm a #queer #nonbinary #unschooling #parent of two teens. In my previous life
I was an #RN, but thanks to a #BrainTumor and #dysautonomia, I'm now #disabled with #ChronicMigraine, #ChronicPain, and #POTS. Also, #HardOfHearing / #SingleSidedDeaf, #FacialParalysis, and #ExecutiveDysfunction. Now I'm a #RadicalHomemaker and a wannabe #farmer. When my body is up for it I piddle around outside #building things, doing #projects, learning about whatever interests me, and trying my best to be a good #LandSteward to the forest. And since being #rural can be kind of lonely, I listen to a lot of #leftist and #comedy podcasts.

In addition to my kids and coparent, I share my yard with my #chickens and #ducks, a small, young #FoodForest, #flower and #herb gardens, and lots of #NativeForest with all the native critters. I'm an #anticapitalist, #anarchist ( #anarchocommunist ), #buddhist, #EarthCenteredSpirituality, #lgbtq, #queer ( #Butch4Butch & #T4T ), #polyamorous, #RelationshipAnarchist.

Here's a bunch of tags of other things that interest me:
#baking #gardening #chickens #muscovy #DogTraining #DIY #CompetitionRealityTV #DisabilityAdvocacy #ASL (very much a beginner!) #farming #sustainability #agroforestry #TransRights #trees #birds #tattoos #tarot #WheelOfTheYear #YouthLiberation #SelfDirectedEducation #ForestBathing #rest #crafting #upcycling #nature #zen #CovidConscious #woodworking #construction #ReclaimedMaterials

(I keep editing to add things I forgot 🤦‍♂️)

Urselmann Interior renovates own office using recycled and biodegradable materials

Düsseldorf studio Urselmann Interior has renovated its own office interior using biodegradable, recycled or upcycled materials, including glueless joinery and a cellulose-based wall cladding.

The interior design studio said that it renovated its self-described "circular" office in the German city to only feature materials that are either recycled, upcycled or biodegradable.

Urselmann Interior's office is in Düsseldorf

These include existing wooden and terrazzo flooring that was salvaged during the renovation, as well as heaters obtained from resource-efficient building material platform Concular.

Spread over one main workspace, a kitchen and a meeting room, the single-level office features clay paint walls and is designed to be used as both a co-working space and a showroom.

The renovation includes a kitchen

"The office also serves us as a laboratory in that we can [use it to] test new qualities, materials and construction methods," project manager Liz Theißen told Dezeen.

A solid wooden frame was used to create simple kitchen cabinets, which were constructed without glue so that the structure is fully demountable.

Joinery was created without glue in much of the project

The frame was fitted with panels formed from recycled strips of fabric supplied by textile brand Kvadrat from its Really collection.

For its walls, the studio used Honext wall cladding – a cellulose-based material that is produced using paper sludge and cardboard waste.

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Poplar wood from a tree felled in the nearby city of Krefeld was chosen for the ceiling, which was also assembled without glue.

Throughout the office, neutral and minimal colour and material palettes were applied to the interior design, which also includes clusters of carefully arranged potted plants and books.

Second-hand lighting encased in wiggly orange felt from Hey-Sign adds a splash of colour to the otherwise sandy-hued atmosphere.

Wiggly orange lighting adds a splash of colour

Theißen explained that all of the components that Urselmann Interior used for the renovation have been listed in a published "material passport" that can be referred to for future projects.

"We want to develop a new design language for ourselves, in which we smartly combine high-quality materials such as solid wood with ecological building materials as well as reusable components [to achieve] a positive footprint in the construction industry," she concluded.

Honext panels line the clay paint walls

Urselmann Interior is a Düsseldorf-based interiors studio founded by Sven Urselmann.

Similar projects to the studio's office renovation include a Madrid restaurant by Lucas Muñoz with furniture formed from site construction waste and a bar made out of recycled stereos, bottle crates and fridges by Michael Marriott.

_The photography is byMagdalena Gruber. _

Project credits:

Design and build: Urselmann Interior
Founder and designer: Sven Urselmann
Designer: Petra Jablonická
Project manager: Liz Theißen

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#all #interiors #sustainabledesign #germany #renovations #düsseldorf #reclaimedmaterials #upcycling #circulareconomy #recycling #officeinteriors #biodegradablematerials #honext