transglass by artecnica - design tord boontje + emma woffenden

transglass by artecnica - design tord boontje + emma woffenden ......................................................................................................................................................................

transglass by artecnica

'tranSglass' has become one of artecnica’s best-selling items.
with its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass®
conveys a positive attitude towards the environment,
affirmed as an artecnica 'design with conscience' project.
with the help of 'aid to artisans', artecnica collaborated with
guatemalan craftsmen to bring emma woffenden and
tord boontje’s designs to the market.
each 'tranSglass' vessel is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
the collection features vases, candle holders, carafes and
tumblers crafted from recycled bottles.

tord boontje in the designboom interview says :
‘we employ 12 people now. we set up our own glass
workshop. we made a system to collect empty bottles from
restaurants and hotels and we trained young people in glass
making. through this job they can afford good housing,
their children can go to school,...
it has made a huge impact and we know that in the next two
years we are going to grow to 23 people.
I'm very very proud of this project - I've been able to make a
really good product in a really ethical, human way.'

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artecnica's 'design with conscience' collection