Works
Space Available Studio creates a series of annual case studies that explore nature-based and circular design systems. Our projects and research are brought to life through the mediums of art, architecture, design, conversations and collaboration – spaces, products and communications that work in alignment with the ecosystems they exist within.
Each case study is based on an environmental challenge we’d like to solve.
Radical Living Structure
2022
Counter Culture Living in the 21st century.
Inspired by the DIY modular approach of Ken Isaacs ‘Living Structures’ (1974).
Low impact, modular and self-sufficient. Interchangeable from global locations for new nomadic living. Move and leave no footprint on the land.
An inter-connective link allows people to swap homes easily when traveling.
A 'waste to energy' system. Off-grid and self-sufficient within a community-led ‘back to the land regenerative system.
Made from recycled plastic and bio-based structure. Easy to assemble and disassemble.
The project is a collaboration with the architects of Sidarta and Sandjaja.
Selfridges pop up
2021
SA01 Radical Plastics: A circular design exhibition and pop-up store at Selfridges, London.
A showcase of our practices around the recycling of waste plastic, upcycling of cotton t-shirts, and the studies of the Space Available Lab.
SINGAPORE NATIONAL DESIGN CENTER
2021
SA01 Radical Plastics. Shown as part of the Waste Refinery exhibition at the Singapore National Design Centre.
A showcase of our practices around the recycling of waste plastic, upcycling of cotton t-shirts, and the studies of the Space Available Lab.
Siwilai Pop up
2021
SA01 Radical Plastics: A circular design exhibition and pop-up store at Siwilai store, Bangkok.
A showcase of our practices around the recycling of waste plastic, upcycling of cotton t-shirts, and the studies of the Space Available Lab.
Peggy Gou x Space Available
2021
Space Available has teamed up with Peggy Gou to recycle and redesign plastic trash in Java, Indonesia; the second biggest polluter of plastic in the world.
Our aim is to create awareness of the plastic pollution crises and inspire change through circular design and culture.
Using waste plastic not only helps to clean oceans and landfills but also creates further awareness on the issues we are facing in today's world.
20% of the profits from this collection will go towards our official partners at the Sumatran Orangutan Society.
Materials: Upcycled post-consumer HDPE plastics
Source: Bali and Java, Indonesia
Impact: 6.320 bottle caps per chair
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Alex Olson x Space AvailablE
2021
A collection of bottle-holders and sun hats created in collaboration with Alex Olson – pro-skater, music producer and founder of Call Me 917 and Bianca Chandon.
Each product is made from recycled post-industrial plastic rope with sustainable bamboo frames and is hand-woven by Balinese artist Nano Uhero, supporting the preservation of an increasingly rare local craft.
The recycled materials for this collection are collected from factories in Jakarta and other parts of Java. This collection is intended to transform our mindset around industrial waste.
We believe in making space for nature. 20% of the profits from this collection are donated to our official partners, The Sumatran Orangutan Society, helping regenerate Indonesian forests and protect endangered orangutans.
Materials: Post-industrial plastic rope and ethically-sourced bamboo; upcycled cotton and broken twill
Source: Java, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Artisan Chair
2021
A chair for thinkers. Made from post-industrial recycled plastic, hand-woven over a rattan frame. Crafted by the hands of master weaver Nano Uhero. Due to the artisanal nature of the production process, no two chairs are the same in shape or pattern. Oversized in design.
Materials: Recycled post-industrial plastic rope and rattan
Source: Java, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Collision Chair
2021
A one-off collision of colours, shapes and waste materials. Recycled plastic seat, found in Bali, with an upcycled HDPE base.
1/1 Edition.
Materials: Recycled post-industrial plastic rope, upcycled HDPE plastics
Source: Java and Bali, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Meditation Chair
2021
A chair for your higher self. Made from post-industrial recycled plastic. Hand-woven over a rattan frame. Crafted by the hands of master weaver Nano Uhero. Due to the artisanal nature of the production process, no two chairs are the same in shape or pattern.
Made for your daily meditations.
Materials: Recycled post-industrial plastic rope and rattan
Source: Java, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Record Box
2021
A record box made from plastic waste which holds around 40 12-inch vinyl records. Due to the artisanal nature of the production process, each item varies in texture and colour tone. No two boxes are the same. Made from 100% recycled plastic with deadstock harness belts.
Materials: Upcycled post-consumer HDPE plastics
Source: Bali and Java, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Turntable Casing
2021
Technics 1210 / 1210 turntable casing. Made from 100% recycled plastic with a reclaimed plywood base and crafted dovetail joints by the artisans of Kalpataru.
Materials: Upcycled post-consumer HDPE plastics and reclaimed plywood
Source: Bali and Java, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Dover Street Market T-Shirts
2021
A collection of recycled cotton t-shirts made exclusively for Dover Street Market. Plant-dyed and hand-stitched. Features a recycled plastic swing tag which is reusable as a coaster.
Materials: Upcycled cotton and broken twill; post-consumer HDPE plastics
Source: Bali & Java, Indonesia
Produced in Bali, Indonesia
Ican Harem x Space Available
2021
We collaborated with artist and fashion designer Ican Harem to highlight the concept of radical upcycling. Harem is a key player in the upcycling and reworking of waste materials in Indonesia – old garments and objects rehashed into something new.
Together, we hosted our first live upcycling workshop based on the notion of RE3: Reconnect, Reimagine and Redesign. Harem talked us through his process of sourcing used clothes, finding harmony in clashes and using sewing machines and hand-stitching to create a new experience from items of the past.