Noorderparkbar is not only a fabulous-looking coffee bar; the freestanding cafe was entirely constructed from reclaimed materials purchased on marktplaats.nl, the dutch eBay. The resulting design was influenced by what materials the designers could find secondhand: wood, old windows and skylights. The final aesthetic is light and airy, with a playful framework of differently-sized components. Designed by bureau SLA and Overtreders W.
The structure of this project (local resourcing) made it financially feasible, sustainable, and socially significant. During the building process, the designers interviewed all people involved in the project - almost one hundred people in the community who sold or donated construction materials. You can view the interviews here (Dutch only).
via Frame
1 comment:
Wow, that's a really awesome design! Great inspiration.
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