Re-purposing objects, recycled and/or found, can be a tricky business. Making objects that are as aesthetically appealing and functional as the aforementioned Hangelier isn’t simply a matter of gleaning trash from laneways. Waste is the most abundant local resource our cities have to offer. Often free or inexpensive, waste is a seemingly endless supply, always providing new and exciting design possibilities.

We’ve recently stumble into a couple of designers who have been developing brilliant ways to tackle the problem through eco-friendly materials and innovative new designs. Organelle is a small, independent design studio based in Vancouver, BC in Canada. They intend to reshape the role of the designer as it relates to the client, community and materials, by interlacing architecture, interior and industrial design practices. They design re-purpose off-the-shelf, and found objects in innovative ways.

One of their recent great idea — Hangeliers, wonderful chandeliers made from off-the-shelf plastic and wood hangers. This project  repurposes clothes hangers, which  are clogging our landfills at a rate of nearly 8 billion pieces per year. This removes them [if only temporarily] from the landfill cycle. The items are unique, beautiful and draw attention to the issue of landfill waste at the same time.

They are reminiscent of modern masters such as Nelson and Henningson—elegant design, precise thinking and a subtle nostalgia. With their commitment to innovation, sustainability and high design, Organelle is certainly a shop to watch.

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