Editors: gestalten & Joe Gibbs
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 256 pages
Format: 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ x 10 ¼ inches
Price: € 40 (D) £ 35 $ 60 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-175-0
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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 13, 2025
INT PUBLICATION DATE: JULY 8, 2025
EMBARGO DATE: APRIL 15, 2025
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Reducing material consumption is vital for a sustainable future as environmental concerns grow. CIRCULAR MATERIALS explores innovative uses of reclaimed, recycled, and upcycled materials in architecture, design, and fashion, offering practical solutions to reduce environmental impact. Featuring 50 projects, the book highlights creative strategies for repurposing waste and replacing traditional materials with sustainable alternatives. Each chapter focuses on material origins, showcasing a standout case study of circular design. With captivating visuals and insightful commentary, CIRCULAR MATERIALS provides an in-depth look at how design and architecture can embrace circular innovation. This inspiring collection challenges designers, architects, and creators to rethink material use, balancing beauty with environmental responsibility.

ABOUT THE CO-EDITOR
Joe Gibbs is a British architect with experience working in Barcelona, Rotterdam, and London for a mix of socially engaged and environmentally conscious architectural studios. He has been involved with research projects for The Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research [CABER] exploring topics that include, Participatory/Community-led Design, the application of Bio Based Materials, and Circular Design within the built environment.

ABOUT gestalten
gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture. Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little Gestalten.

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