"Earthstone, a Belgian design studio, captured global attention when its "Earthstone" project earned a top prize at the 2025 Seoul Design Award . The concept is simple yet powerful: soil excavated from local construction sites is transformed into functional, aesthetically appealing objects for daily use. By turning what is usually waste into valuable design pieces, Earthstone demonstrates how circular economy principles can be woven into everyday life."
"The project begins with the careful collection of soil from urban digs, a material that traditionally ends up in landfills. Earthstone processes the earth through a series of cleaning, drying, and compressing steps, creating a stable, moldable medium. This medium is then shaped into items such as planters, coasters, lighting fixtures, and even furniture components. Each piece retains the unique texture and color of its source location, giving users a tangible connection to the landscape from which the material originated."
Earthstone collects soil excavated from local construction sites and processes it through cleaning, drying, and compressing to create a stable, moldable medium. The medium is shaped into items such as planters, coasters, lighting fixtures, and furniture components that retain the unique texture and color of their source location. The approach reduces construction waste sent to landfills, cuts demand for virgin raw materials, shortens supply chains through local sourcing, and lowers carbon emissions associated with extraction and manufacturing. The modular design promotes repair and reuse to extend product lifespans. The objects are sold as limited‑edition, eco‑conscious accessories in boutique stores, fairs, and online.
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