VECCA is a series of furniture inspired by dolmens, ancient megalithic structures found throughout the world. The design of VECCA incorporates the timeless and monumental qualities of dolmens, while utilizing a contemporary and sustainable material - recycled plastic.

The legs of the VECCA furniture pieces are designed to hold the weight of the top plate in an elegant and stable way, evoking a sense of balance and harmony. The U-shaped legs also create a unique and modern silhouette, reminiscent of both ancient dolmens and classical Greek architecture. This synthesis of traditional and modern elements reflects the idea of repurposing, taking something old and imbuing it with new life and purpose.

The use of recycled plastic in VECCA also reinforces the repurposing concept, as it challenges the perception of plastic as a disposable material and highlights its potential for sustainability. In contrast to the eternal nature of dolmens, plastic is often associated with the ephemeral and transient. However, Vecca transforms this perception by using plastic in a way that is durable, functional, and environmentally friendly.

Vent-age Chandelier


Released: 2023
Client - VOLVO

South Korea
recycled plastic materials, reclaimed pipes,
lightings

Vent-age is a chandelier crafted from discarded parts of 'Volvo' cars and recycled plastic material by LOWLIT COLLECTIVE. Contrasting the industrial and modern feel of its materials, the chandelier's body features classic curves expressed through intricate woodcraft techniques. Vent-age artfully combines freshness, modernity, vintage and classic elements, creating a unique lighting experience that embodies LOWLIT's philosophy of repurposing and sustainability within the space.

 

 

HOLD ME TIGHT 
Reclaimed seat belts, Metal frame

"Hold Me Tight" for KIA's flagship store in Gangseo. It is skillfully crafted by tightly weaving discarded safety belts onto retired car seats, giving them a new purpose and transforming them into a unique and captivating piece of art furniture.

Taisan Bench 2.0

The Taisan Bench is the first piece in the street furniture range and aims to bring the discourse of circular economy to everyday life, and eventually, to create a touch point to encourage cooperative contribution and efforts towards sustainability. The bench takes its inspiration from Korea's mountainous terrain and Sumukhwa, traditional ink wash painting. The symbol was derived from the collection of small pieces of dust plastic to create a huge mountain. The scenery of Bukhansan Mountain was captured from the brush strokes depicted in the paintings, and reinterpreted as the gradient grayscale layers and granolithic sheet on the top.

Taisan Bench

Winner of iF Desgin Award 2023, Dezeen Awards 2022

Released: 2022
Client - Seoul Facilities Foundation

South Korea
3d printing with recycled plastic materials


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The project is a street furniture range sourced and manufactured from tikkle plastics (discarded small pieces of plastic that are unlikely to be recycled), discarded toys, 3D printing cut-offs, and bio-materials.

The bench is the first piece in the range, and takes its inspiration both from Korea's mountainous terrain and the practice of traditional 'sumukhwa' ink wash painting. The symbol was derived from the collection of small pieces of dust plastic to create a huge mountain. The scenery of Bukhansan Mountain was captured from the brush strokes depicted in the paintings, and reinterpreted as the gradient grayscale layers and granolithic sheet on the top.

The Taisan Bench is the first piece in the street furniture range and aims to bring the discourse of circular economy to everyday life, and eventually, to create a touch point to encourage cooperative contribution and efforts towards sustainability.

The bench translated elements from Korean traditional art into a rather futuristic piece of furniture. The top silhouette reflects the terrain of Mount Bukhansan from the bird’s-eye view, and the curves on the exterior resemble the mountain valley. From bottom to top, the pervasive grayscale tone comes from Sumukhwa, a traditional ink wash painting technique. On top of the 3D printed body, a marble-like recycled plastic sheet was used for the seat. This gives contrast in pattern and texture to the monotonous repeating 3D printed layers.The two benches truly capture the essence of Korean paintings and evoke intense yet tranquil feelings.

 In order to encourage interaction amongst users, the Bench is designed in two parts; a 2-3 seats version and another single seat version. In comparison with the traditional linear design of benches where three seats are confined to one space, the Taisan Bench embraces and brings people together, whilst also creating more space.

 Discarded toys, plastic bottle caps, 3D printing scraps, and even oyster shells. These are the materials that form The Taisan Bench. The collected Tikkle plastics go through a meticulous process of sorting by colour and type. Then, they are washed and shredded into small particles. Next, the plastics are compounded with bio-materials. The Taisan Bench can be ground down into bio-material and be reused to create new objects. During the process, it draws a continuous line amongst the local communities and citizens to convey the issue of the global plastic crisis and how to be part of the solution.

REEFY Modular Wall

3D Printing, Hemp, Tikkle Recycled Plastic

A modern modular wall system inspired by coral reefs, Reefy is a unique alternative to partition walls that are often used for exhibition and discarded right after.

DIVE Series - Chair & Floor Lamp

Collarboration with Hansung Furniture

<DIVE Seies> is consisted of a chair and a floor lamp. They provide ‘book worms’ an immersing reading experience in collarboration with Hansung, a classroom furniture manufacturer.

R.I.P ^{Rest in Pieces} Chair

2021
Collarboration with Niceworkshop

Furniture Design : Oh Hyun Seog (Niceworkshop)
Concept Design : Jaesik Choi (Lowlit)

The 〈REST IN PIECES CHAIR〉 is a distinctive chair crafted from discarded full-threaded bolts and plastics, materials commonly found as waste at construction sites and households. Collaboratively designed by LOWLIT COLLECTIVE and NICE WORKSHOP (led by Hyunseog Oh), the chair is aptly titled "From Cradle to Grave," signifying its use of materials continuously produced and discarded in our daily lives. Through this product, they aspire to illustrate the transformative process of reviving discarded pieces, creating an everyday piece of furniture enriched with a profound narrative.

Tikkle Bin


Released: 2021

South Korea
recycled plastic materials

It's a collection bin designed for easy gathering of plastic particles smaller than the palm of your hand. It can be placed in spaces where you wish to promote participation in environmental protection in people’s daily lives. The Tikkle Bin is made with recycled plastic, which allows you to see the recycled plastic particles it has collected at a glance and boosts participation.

Tikkle Lamp

2021, exhibited in Daerim Museum

Profile Console

A console table that combines a 100% upcycled plastic tabletop with anodized aluminum profiles. All components are easily disassembled for reuse. As part of LOWLIT COLLECTIVE's "Plastikkle" project, it aims to break free from the typical expectation of plastic products and express a serene sense of weight.

Binify

Inspired by the recycling symbol, Binify transforms an ordinary box into a collector for daily small plastic waste.

How to Use
1. Cut Out a corner of a cardboard box by following the guide and then plug in Binify.
2. When the box is full, take out your Binify, seal up the hole, and then send it to us.
3. Binify gives new life to abandoned cardboard boxes.

Undernose Stool
Recycled Polypropylene

"Leftover Plastics Right Under Your Nose" slogan-inspired stool. This interlocking stool is crafted using yellow polypropylene lids from Spam tins. It is a 100% upcycled plastic product that can be easily recycled again, as no adhesives or varnishes were used in its making.

Patchworks
Recycled Polypropylene