When most people finish a carton of eggs, their first instinct is to discard (or hopefully, to recycle!) what remains, but Australian studio Goldenhem opted for a different path: they built a house and called it 'The Original Dream.'
Inspired by a Howard Arkley painting The Original Dream is built almost exclusively from recycled and recolored egg cartons in order to replicate the look and feel of the ideal suburban home depicted in the painting.
The finished house is definitely cool and shows how much can be accomplished with a seemingly innocuous material by applying a little creativity. Whether or not you'd want to live in it, however, is another story altogether.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Recycled Materials
- Using recycled materials like egg cartons to build structures allows for creative and environmentally friendly construction alternatives.
- Upcycled Art
- Artists and designers are repurposing everyday objects like egg cartons to create unique and visually striking pieces.
- Sustainable Architecture
- Incorporating recycled materials into architectural design is a growing trend that promotes sustainable and eco-friendly building practices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Construction
- The construction industry can explore opportunities to incorporate recycled materials like egg cartons into building projects, promoting sustainability.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can utilize upcycled materials like egg cartons to create innovative and eco-friendly art pieces that captivate and inspire.
- Architecture
- Architects and urban planners can incorporate sustainable practices, including using recycled materials like egg cartons, to create environmentally conscious and visually striking structures.
