A Brooklyn group called Reclaim NYC has reached out to designers in New York to create furniture from Sandy's debris.
Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in New York and other parts of the United States, destroying memorable areas and creating a large amount of debris in the process. Reclaim NYC calls on designers to help clean up the destroyed areas by recycling the debris caused by Sandy's destructive path. The furniture from Sandy's debris not only channels the designers' imagination to create something beautiful out of tragedy but also immortalizes the moment in a physical form so that people will never forget one of the most chaotic disasters of 2012. All furniture will be sold at an auction held at the Ligne Roset's SoHo showroom in New York City on December 19, 2012. The proceeds will be donated to help storm victims.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling Debris
- Opportunity to create new products by repurposing debris from natural disasters.
- Disaster Relief Design
- Designers collaborating to create furniture that supports disaster relief efforts.
- Memorializing Tragedy
- Creating physical forms that commemorate and raise awareness about significant disasters.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Potential for integrating sustainable practices and materials in furniture production through upcycling debris.
- Product Design
- Opportunity for designers to use their skills in disaster relief efforts by creating innovative solutions.
- Non-profit Organizations
- Collaboration with designers and artists to raise funds and support disaster victims through creative projects.
