tranSglass

Tord Boontje & Emma Woffenden for Artecnica

Glass bottles

Various sizes

tordboontje.com

www.artecnicainc.com

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A simple example of upcycling, the idea behind tranSglass is to take an empty bottle and recycle it into an enduring and desirable object.

A diagonally cut Soave bottle becomes a jug, two Chardonnay bottles make a carafe. A Silician table wine bottle transforms into a vase for orchids, and the bottoms of beer bottles make a group of drinking glasses.

With the help of Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization providing assistance ...

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