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Reclaimed

New homes from old materials
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Reclaimed by Penny Craswell explores the innovative world of sustainable design within the arts and culture sector. The book delves into creative projects that transform and repurpose materials, showcasing how the blend of sustainability and artistry can lead to striking and meaningful creations. It offers a reflection on the importance of rethinking our approach to consumption and production in a visually engaging way.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in innovative design and sustainability. It explores the use of reclaimed materials in creative architectural and design projects, offering a fresh perspective on how old materials can be transformed into stunning new works.

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Bricks can be cleaned, timber hardens with age and metal develops a pleasing patina without deteriorating, making them all perfect for reuse. Yet every day more building materials are being manufactured from virgin resources. This inspiring book focuses on contemporary homes made with reused components or materials that might once have been considered waste.

Divided into four key categories - brick, timber, metal and a range of materials constituted from waste - every home showcases design ingenuity and award-winning architecture.

Featuring 24 unique houses and apartments, from a barn-inspired house made entirely with reclaimed bricks to a semi-detached Edwardian with recycled benchtops and cabinets made from plastic chopping boards and bottle tops, every project shows what can be achieved with creativity and flair as clever design becomes more closely aligned with ethics and sustainability.

With advice on how to source existing resources and support a circular economy, Reclaimed is a valuable guide for anyone planning to build or renovate a stylish new home.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760761172

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Illustration: 336 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 1560g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Penny Craswell is a Sydney-based editor, writer and curator who specialises in design, craft, architecture and interiors. She is the former Editor of Artichoke magazine, Deputy Editor of Indesign magazine and Creative Strategy Associate at the Australian Design Centre, and has been published widely in design periodicals, books and online media around the world. She also writes a blog called The Design Writer.

Penny's first book, Design Lives Here: Australian interiors, furniture and lighting, was published by Thames & Hudson in 2020.

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