ReCrafting™ - Reuse
Incorporate existing materials within the structure of new furniture
Incorporating existing, perceived end of life materials, into new furniture is a more sustainable design approach. Existing materials can utilised from the client’s existing furniture, sourced from 3rd parties or even produced as off-cuts from our workshop.
Project Case Study - Head Office UK Bank
These tables & credenzas were made for the London headquarters of a UK Bank. Initially destined to be made from virgin materials - the design team on this project realised that by concealing these end-of-life materials, in this case off-cuts from our workshop, into the unseen sub-structure of the table bases we were able to foster sustainability without compromising aesthetics.
By reusing 820kg of existing material we created a carbon saving of 450kg of carbon dioxide equivalent.*
*approximate production value of this material, cradle-to-gate emissions
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By refinishing and/or resurfacing existing furniture we can extend its life. A restore project can involve a surface refinish such as reveneering or respraying to restore them after continued use and wear. It can also involve upgrading and modernizing integrated power requirements.
We are open to working with furniture that was not originally made by us.
Please contact us to explore the many options here.
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We work with design teams to explore the many options that existing furniture has when it comes to reuse. One of these is reimagining it. By completely reconfiguring existing pieces they can become part of the continued story of a space.
Please contact us to explore the many options here.