transforming the dumpster transforming the dumpster
jul 22, 2008

transforming the dumpster

dumpsters, or skips as they are referred to in the UK, can be an eyesore in a residential neighbourhood. instead of complaining, young designer oliver bishop young decided to transform the industrial container into a blank canvas for his imagination. from a swimming pool to camping grounds, young transformed an empty skip into a variety of different settings. he has expanded his idea into website which tracks skips in the london area, making them visible for fellow ambitious visionaries. http://www.oliverbishopyoung.co.uk http://www.skipwaste.org.uk

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  • well… and what do they use for the disposal of, you know, garbage? 0.o

    Alnitak says:
  • great thought and idea…. oit of the box thinking.
    WHAT HAPPENS TO THE GARBAGE…..can that also start looking more beautiful and interesting in public spaces…
    cheers
    keep thinking
    stop talking start doing.

    vinesh architect/designer/reserearher says:
  • http://www.theskinny.co.uk/gallery/25-showcasekevin-harman

    Check out Mr Kevin Harman’s work on Skip Art which utilises the mess to create some beautiful sculptures.

    Calum says:
  • hallo, what a surprise. last year i made an instalation with 30 elements of caçambas, how they are called here in Brasil. May I send you a foto? my mail: [email protected]

    biggidattler says:

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