Solidarity and sustainability bring the 'Akrat officine' furniture line to life (photos and video)

FURNITURE MADE WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS

Furniture created by reusing fabrics and scrap wood , expertly shaped and assembled by people with social problems, who are supported in their integration into the workforce. This is the mission of Akrat Recycling , a social cooperative based in Bolzano that has launched a new line of furniture called Akrat Officine . These true works of art are born from a noble philosophy: to improve the level of training offered to employees, who often start from disadvantaged backgrounds. The cooperative intends to support this project through the sale of furniture and sustainable textiles, as well as through a crowdfunding campaign.

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AKRAT OFFICINE

The organizers' stated goal is to "introduce a product line to ensure better organization and training for our employees, whom we want to enable easy integration into our company." To achieve this, they offer them the opportunity to create designer products and one-of-a-kind pieces featuring a variety of shapes and colors, all made from recycled wood and fabric. The furniture line is distinguished by its geometric motifs and embellished with the inlay technique, used to create shelves, tables, and sideboards. This technique is also used with fabric scraps to create cushions, bedspreads, blankets, and much more.

RECYCLING WOODEN OBJECTS

Before starting production, the project's initiators spent a long time researching and understanding how to exploit recyclable materials. The goal was to create a new product line, characterized by functionality, quality, and design. At the same time, however, the production process needed to be explained simply and understandably. Thus, after several months of planning, the new line was born, following a specific protocol. Akrat Officine's ambition, however, is to grow further , so the funds raised through the crowdfunding campaign will be invested in purchasing machinery to simplify and improve the production process.

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