THE OTHER LIVES
OF OBJECTS

Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed. Here, we explore how design gives matter and objects a second chance. Upcycling, recycling, repurposing: discover the fascinating stories of these objects that are reborn to live a new existence.

The object hasn’t said its last word. At a time when sustainability is becoming a necessity, design is tackling the issue of “waste” to transform it into a resource. This section is dedicated to the resilience of objects. Whether it’s transforming plastic bottles into designer chairs, reusing industrial offcuts to create luxury furniture, or simply repairing and enhancing the old, designers compete in ingenuity.

Here we tell you how creativity extends the life cycle of products, combining aesthetics and ethics. Dive into the world of the circular economy applied to design, where each object carries the memory of its past life while writing its future.