CURIO

Curio

noun;

"a rare, unique, or intriguing object"

What:

The project explores symbiotic partnerships between architectural rennovation and furniture design/functional art. It is about embracing irregular geometries of architectural fragments as a point of departure for future design interventions. Targeting the preservation of historic and unusual debris. Celebrating patina, imperfection, and unique layers of history that are often lost during construction and demolition. The theoretical roots of the project stem from Japan, investigations of wabi-sabi value systems as a lens for viewing imperfect debris from the building industry.

Why:

The industry must adapt methods toward more resonsible consumption and production of materials in line with United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 12. 

Salvaging and transforming fragments of architecture that would otherwise be discarded elongates the functional life of materials and helps preserve the history and cultural identity of the city. Each fragment collected is embedded with a historical identity, patina, and story. Keeping these stories can help us reconnect with the materiality and legacy of the places we live while also preventing the future extraction of virgin materials.