the pandhandle bandshell is a temporary music venue created from of recycled, reclaimed and repurposed materials. it demonstrates that a beautiful structure can be built from materials which would otherwise be discarded creating awareness of our impact on the environment. Designed by the finch mob, rebar, and Christopher Guillard.

dutch designer tejo remy’s reinterpreted playground fence is an interesting example of recycled design. The language and use have been playfully manipulated. the fence which was once a barrier or delineation of space becomes an area for connecting and hanging out.

recent work from giles miller of farm designs “has been focused on provoking an appreciation for the potential diversity in sustainable design.” ex-box is an intelligent and cost effective design. built with a grid system an endless amount of sections can be used, resulting in a beautiful piece of furniture with patterns of light and shadow.

“Bike Furniture Design is a design and manufacturing studio specializing in contemporary, modern furniture made primarily from recycled steel and aluminum bicycle rims, handlebars, and frames. Working within the vernacular of classic modern furniture design, BFD founder Andy Gregg has continued to refine this comfortable and durable furniture since 1990.”

Stuart Haygarth collects, categorizes and gives new meanings and significance to everyday objects.

“The original Tide chandelier is part of a larger body of work based on the collection of ‘ man made’ debris washed up on a specific stretch of Kent coastline. I have been collecting material over many years and the work is still in progress. The material collected is sorted and categorized and several individual pieces of work were produced. The Tide chandelier is created from clear and translucent objects, primarily made of plastic. Each object is different in shape and form, yet they come together to produce one sphere. The sphere is an analogy for the moon which effects the tides which in turn wash up the debris .”

south african designer heath nash has been named international young design entrepreneur of the year award for 2006 by theh british council. heath creates beautifule lifestyle objects from other people’s rubbish. he is trying to make the point that these materials can be transformed to a sophisticated level, while also trying to find a contemporary way to express the aesthetic of his country. via pingmag

designers tord boontje and emma woffenden have produced transglass, a stunning line of tableware from recycled wine and beer bottles.

“the idea behind transglass is to use what we have. we take away, we appropriate, we transform. hard, sharp, clean, forms, original colors as found within the bottles, allowing us to express our positive attitude towards the environment.”

transglass has now become part of the permanent collection in the museum of modern art in new york.

Created by australian designer Ilan El “Rain is a playful pendant that will delight all that come across it. A sensual object that suspends from the ceiling, delighting the senses through sight and sound. It’s an interactive light – moving the rods creates a delicate string of sound and ripple reflections. Inspiration for this design came from Feng Shui and the desire to create an illuminated chime”  It uses simple and readily available materials. The lights inside hang on the electrical cords that power them, and Aluminium was chosen for its sustainable qualities, being a recyclable material.

Designed by Shoko Cesar, Greg Ball, and Darryl Barton, Cholesterol is a lamp made with reused clear plastic egg cartons. The designers explain; “North America’s rich and over-indulgent culture generates millions of tons of waste that flow into the landfill every year. Cholesterol lighting helps to block the flow of waste by adding beauty to our devalued waste products. By reusing material that is on its way to the landfill, Cholesterol adds aesthetic value to a disposable material and asks the user to reconsider: what materials are disposable, and what materials can be reused for their aesthetic value” via mocoloco

refillable hand grenade oil lamps which are actual us army surplus grenades. filled with oild they burn for about 24 hours

they are an attempt by the designer Piet Houtenbos to take an object with a malicious function and turn it into a beautiful object.
“this ice breaker will shatter even the thickest weiderst ice.”