MDW: Paul Cocksedge turns excavated concrete into designs
The London designer decided to immortalize his former office address by transforming materials from the building into design pieces
By Alex Alcantara
Submitted at Apr 7, 2017, 12:43 PM
03 min de leitura
Excavation:Eviction
A project by:
Paul Cocksedge and Friedman Benda
In Collaboration with:
Beatrice Trussardi (Reprodução)
Excavation:EvictionA project by: Paul Cocksedge and Friedman Benda In Collaboration with: Beatrice Trussardi (Reprodução)
An interesting story that unites past, present and future, and results in contemporary and charming design pieces. London-based professional Paul Cocksedge took his new collection, EXCAVATION: Evicted, to Milan Design Week 2017 at the Fondazione Luigi Rovati. : Evicted, in Portuguese).
(Reprodução)
The designer had his studio in the Hackney building and occupied it for the last 12 years. The space was the location of many of his creations and was part of much of his professional history. However, Cocksedge was forced to abandon the building, which was to make way for a new venture. Taking advantage of this climate of affection for the area and all the history it had, the designer had a good idea, which resulted in his new collection of sustainable and incredible pieces.
Paul Cocksedge then decided to excavate the concrete floor, finding a material that would be reused and revealing much more than he had previously known. "The resulting discoveries encapsulate London's multi-layered history, with the early concrete hiding Victorian bricks left over from the city's former life. of the building, which once functioned as a stable," he explained.
(Mark Cocksedge)
This work has led to several pieces, five of which are on display at Milan Design Week . Cocksedge hopes the project will make people reflect on the uncertainty affecting creative hubs around the world, caused by rising property prices. and sociopolitical changes.
(Mark Cocksedge)
“My Hackney studio will also accompany me to my new work address, in the form of work made from reclaimed material,” he concluded.
