
living material: twig vessels by benwu studio
the collection integrates reclaimed twigs and branches into moulded salt and pepper shakers, spaghetti jars and serving platters.
living material: twig vessels by benwu studio
pasta jar
all images courtesy benwu studio
‘living material’, by peng you & hongchao wang of london and new york-based benwu studio, explores new design methods to re-utilize the most basic natural building materials. the ‘twig vessels’ project investigates the potential of reclaimed scrap branches and twigs, searching for a new manufacturing application that can be integrated beyond conventional industrial production. through a series of design objects such as salt and pepper shakers, spaghetti jars and serving platters, the collection explores the functional aspects of durable and uniquely produced limited run pieces.

vinegar & olive oil bottle, salt & pepper bottle
designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

spaghetti jar ( tulip vase)

cactus vase

egg cup

candle holder

serving platter

twigs from hyde park

test sample – jesmonite 4

test sample – jesmonite 2

test sample – jesmonite 1

test sample – plastic dip
designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.
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