Wood’s storytelling power
Reclaimed wood was chosen as the medium of communication, with materials carefully hand-picked,from the circular wood workshop ‘Buurman’ in Antwerp, that focuses on preserving the historical and geographical significance of reclaimed wood. The non-profit workshop collects and recovers wooden materials from local buildings undergoing renovation or demolition, as well as from museums updating their exhibitions and from old wooden structures found in harbours. Furthermore, it salvages wood from trees cut down in the city due to illness or urban development. By repurposing these resources, wooden waste materials are transformed into products with a sustainable, circular purpose.
“By repurposing existing wood, we preserve forests and reduce the carbon footprint tied to the manufacturing process, making reclaimed wood a durable and environmentally responsible choice”
Vannessa Yuan
Every product made from reclaimed wood helps reduce the demand for virgin timber, contributing to forest preservation. Forests play a vital role in our planet’s ecosystem, generating oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, which helps combat climate change. Additionally, using reclaimed wood avoids the significant CO2 emissions associated with producing new industrial wood. For example, the production of 1 tonne of new wood emits an average of 500 kg of CO2. By repurposing existing wood, we preserve forests and reduce the carbon footprint tied to the manufacturing process, making reclaimed wood a durable and environmentally responsible choice.
© Arne Jennard