Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro has launched its R100 exhibition at Milan Design Week 2025, featuring five designs crafted within a 100-kilometre radius using locally sourced post-consumer aluminium scrap.
The exhibition, curated by designer Lars Beller Fjetland, showcases diverse aluminium pieces from furniture to home decor, created by renowned designers Sabine Marcelis, Daniel Rybakken, Stefan Diez, Keiji Takeuchi, and Cecilie Manz.
Key Features:
– 100% post-consumer aluminium used for exhibition objects, podiums, and displays
– 90% reduction in transportation emissions compared to Hydro’s 2024 project
– Local sourcing and production within a 100-kilometre radius
– Diverse designs showcasing unique approaches to aluminium material
The exhibition highlights Hydro’s commitment to sustainability and reducing emissions in the design industry. By working with local manufacturing clusters, Hydro ensures full traceability of material from scrap to final product.
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