- Blauer Schnipsel -
Basic information
Project Title
- Blauer Schnipsel -
Full project title
Blauer Schnipsel - Co-Generating a Social Fabric
Category
Reconnecting with nature
Project Description
The Blauer Schnipsel project investigates the expressive potential of waste by bringing sewing into social contexts and promoting the creation of services that bring together manufacturers and citizens for a synerget- ic use of resources.
Geographical Scope
Local
Project Region
Bolzano, Bressanone, Vinschgau, Italy
Urban or rural issues
Mainly urban
Physical or other transformations
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
EU Programme or fund
No
Description of the project
Summary
"Blauer Schnipsel" innovatively converts textile waste into a source for community engagement and sustainable design rooted in South Tyrolean traditions. This initiative breathes new life into discarded materials, specifically offcuts from the iconic "Blauer Schurz" aprons. Harmonising tradition with innovation, the project produces aesthetically pleasing and functional items that embody environmental consciousness and cultural heritage.
Central to the initiative are participatory workshops, serving as hubs for eco-social design. These workshops not only facilitate the repurposing of industrial waste but also provide platforms for diverse community members to engage in collective creativity. Through a blend of combinatorial graphics and tailoring practices, the project achieves scalability and modularity, enabling diverse installations of the resulting 27 square meters of decorated fabric.
The workshops embody a "do-it-together" ethos, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for participants with varying skill levels. Beyond sewing skills, participants gain diverse knowledge, fostering intergenerational connections and introducing varied techniques. Held in different locations, the workshops become temporary centres for collective learning, fostering provisional spaces that unite communities for a shared purpose.
"Blauer Schnipsel" goes beyond the conventional narrative linked to the working-class garment, symbolised by the "Blauer Schurz." Rather than perpetuating social division between German and Italian communities, the project transforms this symbol into a unifying fabric. It exemplifies how counter-narratives can be woven through participatory and community-based practices.
Functioning as an incubator, the project catalyses bottom-up interventions, initiating societal change. It becomes a communal membrane, intertwining textile remnants and weaving relationships, ultimately narrating collective dreams through the reimagined story of a garment.
Central to the initiative are participatory workshops, serving as hubs for eco-social design. These workshops not only facilitate the repurposing of industrial waste but also provide platforms for diverse community members to engage in collective creativity. Through a blend of combinatorial graphics and tailoring practices, the project achieves scalability and modularity, enabling diverse installations of the resulting 27 square meters of decorated fabric.
The workshops embody a "do-it-together" ethos, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for participants with varying skill levels. Beyond sewing skills, participants gain diverse knowledge, fostering intergenerational connections and introducing varied techniques. Held in different locations, the workshops become temporary centres for collective learning, fostering provisional spaces that unite communities for a shared purpose.
"Blauer Schnipsel" goes beyond the conventional narrative linked to the working-class garment, symbolised by the "Blauer Schurz." Rather than perpetuating social division between German and Italian communities, the project transforms this symbol into a unifying fabric. It exemplifies how counter-narratives can be woven through participatory and community-based practices.
Functioning as an incubator, the project catalyses bottom-up interventions, initiating societal change. It becomes a communal membrane, intertwining textile remnants and weaving relationships, ultimately narrating collective dreams through the reimagined story of a garment.
Key objectives for sustainability
"Blauer Schnipsel" exemplifies sustainability by showcasing the untapped beauty and potential of materials, transforming them to avoid textile waste. Collaborating with local producers and consumers, the project establishes a connection between pre-consumer waste and civil society, acting on various leverage points to support Bolzano's transition to a zero textile waste city. This initiative elevates participatory upcycling practices, encouraging a community-wide embrace of zero-waste habits and fostering synergic resource utilization at a local level.
Through systemic thinking, "Blauer Schnipsel'' prevents waste by promoting the sharing and repurposing of textile waste, thus boosting upcycling product production and maintenance. Central to this is the practice of sewing, which is not only a craft but a pivotal element in achieving ecological benefits, extending the life cycle of products. This holistic approach to resource management and waste reduction positions the project as a model for ecological transformation at multiple levels, from individual action to industry-wide practices.
Through its action, the project keeps the material flow of the textile resources at local level avoiding cross-border movements of textiles that would generate pollution, exploitation and loss of resources. Acting on the local scale by using pre-consumer waste generated by the production of the traditional garment Blauer Schurz, whose typical colour is also reflected in its textile waste, the resulting upcycled products have a direct link with the tradition becoming an emblem for ecological transition.
Through systemic thinking, "Blauer Schnipsel'' prevents waste by promoting the sharing and repurposing of textile waste, thus boosting upcycling product production and maintenance. Central to this is the practice of sewing, which is not only a craft but a pivotal element in achieving ecological benefits, extending the life cycle of products. This holistic approach to resource management and waste reduction positions the project as a model for ecological transformation at multiple levels, from individual action to industry-wide practices.
Through its action, the project keeps the material flow of the textile resources at local level avoiding cross-border movements of textiles that would generate pollution, exploitation and loss of resources. Acting on the local scale by using pre-consumer waste generated by the production of the traditional garment Blauer Schurz, whose typical colour is also reflected in its textile waste, the resulting upcycled products have a direct link with the tradition becoming an emblem for ecological transition.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
The "Blauer Schnipsel" project, embodies a fusion of aesthetics and quality experience through its commitment to public space interventions and participatory stitching sessions. It cathalyze intergenerational exchange and the creation of new social encounters.
By deepening the understanding of Bolzano's territory, by working with the material leftover derived from the production of its traditional garment ‘Blauer Schurz’, it nurtures a sense of belonging and activates social dynamics in local neighbourhoods. The project is an intersection of diverse cultural groups, forming a temporary community united around ecological practices.
It emphasizes lifelong learning of crafts and skills, highlighting the ecological potential inherent in the reuse and repair of textiles. A significant outcome is the social recognition of local residents as experts, fostering a sense of pride and awareness of one’s abilities. This initiative not only revives traditional skills but also redefines them within a contemporary context, making "Blauer Schnipsel" an exemplary project in blending cultural benefits with innovative design.
By deepening the understanding of Bolzano's territory, by working with the material leftover derived from the production of its traditional garment ‘Blauer Schurz’, it nurtures a sense of belonging and activates social dynamics in local neighbourhoods. The project is an intersection of diverse cultural groups, forming a temporary community united around ecological practices.
It emphasizes lifelong learning of crafts and skills, highlighting the ecological potential inherent in the reuse and repair of textiles. A significant outcome is the social recognition of local residents as experts, fostering a sense of pride and awareness of one’s abilities. This initiative not only revives traditional skills but also redefines them within a contemporary context, making "Blauer Schnipsel" an exemplary project in blending cultural benefits with innovative design.
Key objectives for inclusion
The "Blauer Schnipsel" project prioritises inclusion, bringing together diverse cultural groups to foster a sense of belonging through engagement with local textile waste. By embracing 'do-it-together' practices, the project is accessible to varying skill levels and values the community's unique knowledge. It emphasises women's empowerment, intergenerational exchange, and cooperative efforts, enhancing public spaces for the whole community.
The project's workshops, held in different locations, and its multilingual approach, bridge cultural divides, ensuring accessibility for diverse social groups. This approach not only values traditional crafts but also introduces new societal models of cooperation and inclusivity, making "Blauer Schnipsel" exemplary in fostering an inclusive community through creative practices.
The workshops have consistently been conducted without any cost to the participants, aiming to engage a diverse audience in the most inclusive manner. Hospitality has been sought from various entities such as associations, social cooperatives, the university, and its fablab to offer a complimentary service to individuals who opt to partake in the workshops.
The project's workshops, held in different locations, and its multilingual approach, bridge cultural divides, ensuring accessibility for diverse social groups. This approach not only values traditional crafts but also introduces new societal models of cooperation and inclusivity, making "Blauer Schnipsel" exemplary in fostering an inclusive community through creative practices.
The workshops have consistently been conducted without any cost to the participants, aiming to engage a diverse audience in the most inclusive manner. Hospitality has been sought from various entities such as associations, social cooperatives, the university, and its fablab to offer a complimentary service to individuals who opt to partake in the workshops.
Results in relation to category
The "Blauer Schnipsel" project has yielded noteworthy outcomes, successfully repurposing textile waste into collective urban decoration artifacts. The project's emphasis on flexibility is evident both in the adaptability of the produced artifacts to diverse contexts and in the inclusivity of its workshops, accommodating participants with varying levels of expertise.
Conducting workshops in different locations served a dual purpose. It not only showcased virtuous activities across various areas of Bolzano but also functioned as a temporary bridge, connecting the city center with more peripheral districts. This approach encouraged both workshop participants and distant observers to explore the city further. The intentional limitation of sewing machines relative to participants became a catalyst for collaboration, transforming what might be perceived as a constraint into an opportunity for experimentation with hand sewing.
The workshops, allowing both manual and machine-based finishing, facilitated distinct types of interactions. Hand sewing promoted collective engagement, enabling a group dynamic, while machine-based techniques required a different form of exchange, particularly valuable for instructing beginners. Consequently, the project successfully nurtured dialogue and cultivated new social relations that led to multiple conversation on personal interpretation of tradition.
Beyond its tangible outputs, the project has played a pivotal role in fostering community engagement and intercultural dialogue in South Tyrol. It has contributed to enhancing social cohesion among culturally diverse groups. The immediate beneficiaries include local participants, who not only acquired new skills but also developed a heightened sense of community. Indirectly, the broader community reaps the rewards of improved environmental and social conditions resulting from the initiatives spearheaded by the project.
Conducting workshops in different locations served a dual purpose. It not only showcased virtuous activities across various areas of Bolzano but also functioned as a temporary bridge, connecting the city center with more peripheral districts. This approach encouraged both workshop participants and distant observers to explore the city further. The intentional limitation of sewing machines relative to participants became a catalyst for collaboration, transforming what might be perceived as a constraint into an opportunity for experimentation with hand sewing.
The workshops, allowing both manual and machine-based finishing, facilitated distinct types of interactions. Hand sewing promoted collective engagement, enabling a group dynamic, while machine-based techniques required a different form of exchange, particularly valuable for instructing beginners. Consequently, the project successfully nurtured dialogue and cultivated new social relations that led to multiple conversation on personal interpretation of tradition.
Beyond its tangible outputs, the project has played a pivotal role in fostering community engagement and intercultural dialogue in South Tyrol. It has contributed to enhancing social cohesion among culturally diverse groups. The immediate beneficiaries include local participants, who not only acquired new skills but also developed a heightened sense of community. Indirectly, the broader community reaps the rewards of improved environmental and social conditions resulting from the initiatives spearheaded by the project.
How Citizens benefit
In "Blauer Schnipsel", citizens and civil society played a crucial role in transforming and beautifying Bolzano, contributing to the city's enhancement. Participants gained social recognition through their involvement in creating textile pieces, which later became public-domain installations.
The project workshops were conducted in several peripheral neighbourhoods within the city, with subsequent exhibitions strategically located in the city center. This approach aimed to establish a temporary bridge between communities residing in these disparate areas of the same city, fostering interaction between populations that frequently remain separate.
Facilitating the movement of individuals from peripheral areas to the city center and vice versa.
The project facilitated lifelong learning in sewing techniques, encouraging discovery and development of new crafts. This involvement fostered new social relationships and a deeper sense of belonging to the local community. Moreover, the initiative opened a venues for new social business opportunities, demonstrating the profound impact of community engagement in urban development and cultural enrichment.
The project workshops were conducted in several peripheral neighbourhoods within the city, with subsequent exhibitions strategically located in the city center. This approach aimed to establish a temporary bridge between communities residing in these disparate areas of the same city, fostering interaction between populations that frequently remain separate.
Facilitating the movement of individuals from peripheral areas to the city center and vice versa.
The project facilitated lifelong learning in sewing techniques, encouraging discovery and development of new crafts. This involvement fostered new social relationships and a deeper sense of belonging to the local community. Moreover, the initiative opened a venues for new social business opportunities, demonstrating the profound impact of community engagement in urban development and cultural enrichment.
Physical or other transformations
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Innovative character
Upcycling currently involves mainly individual actions, whereas our process is a group commitment aimed at initiating a discussion about the material itself and its symbolic significance. The project consists of two stages, one for creating the pieces collaboratively and the other for displaying all the pieces jointly, exhibiting the strength of collective cooperation.
Furthermore, We combined traditional tailoring skills with generative design methods to create a flexible, modular system that can be arranged in various settings. This approach generates unique arrangements with each use.
Additionally, the project was not motivated by commercial goals; none of the pieces have been sold, and the have been set-up in different contexts. Even if participants don't take home what they made during the workshop, we'll walk them through the process - from the math to the final touches. We'll also give them all the needed materials and show them where to find software and machinery for free. This way, they can reproduce the process whenever they want.
Furthermore, We combined traditional tailoring skills with generative design methods to create a flexible, modular system that can be arranged in various settings. This approach generates unique arrangements with each use.
Additionally, the project was not motivated by commercial goals; none of the pieces have been sold, and the have been set-up in different contexts. Even if participants don't take home what they made during the workshop, we'll walk them through the process - from the math to the final touches. We'll also give them all the needed materials and show them where to find software and machinery for free. This way, they can reproduce the process whenever they want.
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
This project has merged the social tailor workshop and generative design principles to produce pattern design. We aimed to identify the most impactful elements among various aesthetic possibilities.
The rules for creating our materials have always aimed to reduce waste (go to zero waste), promote social integration and the exchange of expertise (by designing activities), and achieve beauty and poetry (to alter perspectives of waste as a valuable material).
Starting from the shape of the waste (which is referred to as the Blauer Schnipsel, a.k.a. “blue fragment”), we conducted a study on shape grammar to upcycle the offcuts without producing any waste. This resulted in the creation of two different elements: the "almond" and "handkerchief" (which are traditional decorative designs). We then conducted combinatorial calculations to explore all the possible configurations of the elements in the given format (2x4, selected for workshop time constraints).
Out of the 1296 available configurations of the elements, we picked four. We made this choice based on aesthetic and poetic grounds. Three components have one symmetry along the horizontal axis, and one component has orthogonal symmetry. When combined with the other three elements, the last one serves as a connecting point, resulting in an impressive composition. However, when not combined with the other elements, it remains incomplete. This highlights the significance of collective work in such processes as "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts".
The shape grammar was limited by the shape of the blue offcut, which caused us to consider how we could create regular modules without waste. In addition, the combinatorial analysis was restricted by the number of elements a beginner could sew in a few hours and our aesthetic and poetic objectives. Which elements could be improved when repeated, and how can we communicate the significance of collective practices through pattern design were taken into account
The rules for creating our materials have always aimed to reduce waste (go to zero waste), promote social integration and the exchange of expertise (by designing activities), and achieve beauty and poetry (to alter perspectives of waste as a valuable material).
Starting from the shape of the waste (which is referred to as the Blauer Schnipsel, a.k.a. “blue fragment”), we conducted a study on shape grammar to upcycle the offcuts without producing any waste. This resulted in the creation of two different elements: the "almond" and "handkerchief" (which are traditional decorative designs). We then conducted combinatorial calculations to explore all the possible configurations of the elements in the given format (2x4, selected for workshop time constraints).
Out of the 1296 available configurations of the elements, we picked four. We made this choice based on aesthetic and poetic grounds. Three components have one symmetry along the horizontal axis, and one component has orthogonal symmetry. When combined with the other three elements, the last one serves as a connecting point, resulting in an impressive composition. However, when not combined with the other elements, it remains incomplete. This highlights the significance of collective work in such processes as "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts".
The shape grammar was limited by the shape of the blue offcut, which caused us to consider how we could create regular modules without waste. In addition, the combinatorial analysis was restricted by the number of elements a beginner could sew in a few hours and our aesthetic and poetic objectives. Which elements could be improved when repeated, and how can we communicate the significance of collective practices through pattern design were taken into account
Methodology used
Our approach consists of studying the actual situation to connect different points of interest with new positive practices. Our final purpose is to trigger a virtuous circle for the ecological pro-active attitude (waste is a raw material), self-determination empowerment of citizens (upcycling through collective practices) and expertise exchange (personal knowledge has a social value).
In fact, our project starts from the mapping of the city of Bolzano for all those involved in clothes and fabric processing and tailory.
As far as we discovered the existence of the offcuts and we had the full support of the producer J. Mohor, we just had to link different points of the map, considering also our personal expertise.
So we had access to raw materials in the factory (J. Mohor), we found some more materials expertise in a social cooperative that is working with tailory (Officine Vispa), we obtained tools and sewing machines in the Fablab (BITZ). Both, the cooperative and the Fablab gave us space to run the workshops and set up the public space.
In terms of didactic and expertise exchange, we consider ourselves as facilitators, in this sense we try to have an open approach: we explain to the participants all the process and where to find machines and raw materials, encouraging them to replicate. We underline the importance of this project as a collective operation, rather than the production of a single personal piece. We encourage the most experts to teach how to sew to the beginners, and we always offer some snippets to the participants, so they can experiment at home.
All our experimentation, along with the methodology leading to the ultimate design of the workshops and the entire process, was subsequently documented in a book. The publication was made possible through the sponsorship of Weigh Station, an association supporting young creatives in Bolzano. This decision was driven by the intention to enhance the accessibility and replicability of our approach.
In fact, our project starts from the mapping of the city of Bolzano for all those involved in clothes and fabric processing and tailory.
As far as we discovered the existence of the offcuts and we had the full support of the producer J. Mohor, we just had to link different points of the map, considering also our personal expertise.
So we had access to raw materials in the factory (J. Mohor), we found some more materials expertise in a social cooperative that is working with tailory (Officine Vispa), we obtained tools and sewing machines in the Fablab (BITZ). Both, the cooperative and the Fablab gave us space to run the workshops and set up the public space.
In terms of didactic and expertise exchange, we consider ourselves as facilitators, in this sense we try to have an open approach: we explain to the participants all the process and where to find machines and raw materials, encouraging them to replicate. We underline the importance of this project as a collective operation, rather than the production of a single personal piece. We encourage the most experts to teach how to sew to the beginners, and we always offer some snippets to the participants, so they can experiment at home.
All our experimentation, along with the methodology leading to the ultimate design of the workshops and the entire process, was subsequently documented in a book. The publication was made possible through the sponsorship of Weigh Station, an association supporting young creatives in Bolzano. This decision was driven by the intention to enhance the accessibility and replicability of our approach.
How stakeholders are engaged
The project garnered support from the Weigh Station Association, a hub for young creatives in Alto Adige. Their financial backing facilitated the final publication and their strategic guidance, and artistic consultations played a pivotal role in shaping the project's outcomes, resulting in a published book.
Our fabric supplier became aligned with the project's ethos and ceased discarding apron production waste. Instead, it initiated a virtuous cycle, redirecting waste to the Free University of Bolzano's FabLab and a social tailoring initiative within the Officine Vispa cooperative, our initial collaborator.
Officine Vispa Cooperative, integral to our project's inception, later established a social tailoring initiative which aims to empower migrant women and uses the apron's discarded parts in its projects. In the project's early stages, Officine Vispa played a vital role, for example in procuring old bedsheets from its neighborhood, crafting bases for flags produced in our workshops. The cooperative's tailoring group provided crucial technical assistance in various city-wide workshops. Additionally, they collaborated in organising a community event in their neighbourhood, fostering public engagement and garnering feedback.
Invitations to prestigious events like the Upcycling Convention in Bressanone and the Fashion Revolution anti-Fast Fashion convention at the University of Bolzano underscored the project's expanding influence.
The publication served as a platform for Barbara Stocker, a historian linked with the ethnographic museum of Teodone's Costume, to share her historical insights about the Blauer Schurz. Despite longstanding inquiries into the apron's historical origins, an official publication space had been lacking, making this work a noteworthy contribution to the limited literature discussing the apron's origins.
Our fabric supplier became aligned with the project's ethos and ceased discarding apron production waste. Instead, it initiated a virtuous cycle, redirecting waste to the Free University of Bolzano's FabLab and a social tailoring initiative within the Officine Vispa cooperative, our initial collaborator.
Officine Vispa Cooperative, integral to our project's inception, later established a social tailoring initiative which aims to empower migrant women and uses the apron's discarded parts in its projects. In the project's early stages, Officine Vispa played a vital role, for example in procuring old bedsheets from its neighborhood, crafting bases for flags produced in our workshops. The cooperative's tailoring group provided crucial technical assistance in various city-wide workshops. Additionally, they collaborated in organising a community event in their neighbourhood, fostering public engagement and garnering feedback.
Invitations to prestigious events like the Upcycling Convention in Bressanone and the Fashion Revolution anti-Fast Fashion convention at the University of Bolzano underscored the project's expanding influence.
The publication served as a platform for Barbara Stocker, a historian linked with the ethnographic museum of Teodone's Costume, to share her historical insights about the Blauer Schurz. Despite longstanding inquiries into the apron's historical origins, an official publication space had been lacking, making this work a noteworthy contribution to the limited literature discussing the apron's origins.
Global challenges
The project epitomises a circular economy model by repurposing a production waste, not only altering its intended use but also transforming the underlying approach towards it. The fabric at the project's core features a highly distinctive colour deeply entrenched, at the point that is called the "Bolzano blue." This characteristic hue, often colloquially referred to as such, renders the fabric and its scraps easily recognisable.
In the context of Alto Adige's unique territorial characteristics and historical and cultural tensions between Italian and German communities, the "Blauer Schurz" carries historical weight as a symbol of resistance against the forced "Italianization" during the fascist occupation, wherein people wearing the apron were prohibited from entering the city.
By repurposing discarded fabric waste into urban decorations, the initiative actively engaged individuals of diverse nationalities during its workshops, fostering collaboration among native German and Italian speakers and promoting inclusivity for the various cultural capsules in South Tyrol.
The practice of upcycling extends beyond the mere reuse of discarded fabric scraps, evolving into a dual-level endeavour with both practical and theoretical implications. Not confined to the revitalisation of material destined for disposal, the project actively addresses broader issues, encouraging reflection on sustainable practices such as sewing. Post-workshop, participants continued to embrace sewing and embroidery, leading to a deeper reflection of contemporary clothing practices.
From an aesthetic standpoint, "Blauer Schnipsel" transcends the conventional to enhance the beauty of reused materials. The project manifests in artistic creations that embody values synonymous with beauty, inclusiveness, sustainability, and functionality, forging a profound connection between aesthetics and sustainable practices.
In the context of Alto Adige's unique territorial characteristics and historical and cultural tensions between Italian and German communities, the "Blauer Schurz" carries historical weight as a symbol of resistance against the forced "Italianization" during the fascist occupation, wherein people wearing the apron were prohibited from entering the city.
By repurposing discarded fabric waste into urban decorations, the initiative actively engaged individuals of diverse nationalities during its workshops, fostering collaboration among native German and Italian speakers and promoting inclusivity for the various cultural capsules in South Tyrol.
The practice of upcycling extends beyond the mere reuse of discarded fabric scraps, evolving into a dual-level endeavour with both practical and theoretical implications. Not confined to the revitalisation of material destined for disposal, the project actively addresses broader issues, encouraging reflection on sustainable practices such as sewing. Post-workshop, participants continued to embrace sewing and embroidery, leading to a deeper reflection of contemporary clothing practices.
From an aesthetic standpoint, "Blauer Schnipsel" transcends the conventional to enhance the beauty of reused materials. The project manifests in artistic creations that embody values synonymous with beauty, inclusiveness, sustainability, and functionality, forging a profound connection between aesthetics and sustainable practices.
Learning transferred to other parties
All the process has been described in a book “Blauer Schnipsel, co-generating a social fabric”, published by Franzlab. In the book we explain in detail how we linked the different entities of the cities and the social and technical procedure that was brought to the output.
In general the project could be easily replicated with different textile waste, but all the single practices that make up the project's complexity can be used in other contexts.
The idea of working with the waste of a product with a strong symbolic value can serve in every context in which there are some inclusion issues. Even as Italian-speakers we were facilitated to work with this fabric by all the social groups of the city, also because we were working with its waste, rather than the apron itself. This allowed us to create a space of inclusion without desecrating an important identitarian symbol.
The combinatorial calculation as a tool to explore all the aesthetic and functional possibilities of a given element can be applied to different kinds of waste (not necessarily bidimensional) and to different topics and practices, such as urbanism, brainstorming, and design processes in general.
In general the project could be easily replicated with different textile waste, but all the single practices that make up the project's complexity can be used in other contexts.
The idea of working with the waste of a product with a strong symbolic value can serve in every context in which there are some inclusion issues. Even as Italian-speakers we were facilitated to work with this fabric by all the social groups of the city, also because we were working with its waste, rather than the apron itself. This allowed us to create a space of inclusion without desecrating an important identitarian symbol.
The combinatorial calculation as a tool to explore all the aesthetic and functional possibilities of a given element can be applied to different kinds of waste (not necessarily bidimensional) and to different topics and practices, such as urbanism, brainstorming, and design processes in general.
Keywords
cultural heritage
interdisciplinarity
environmental awareness
participation
upcycling innovation
