re.SK8 designs unique furniture by reusing damaged skateboards
Discover the art of transforming waste into unique pieces, in a story of original eco-design.
A re.SK8, founded in 2021, produces unique and original pieces of furniture, made from skateboards that once rolled down stairs and handrails.
re.SK8 is another very Portuguese brand, created to help minimize environmental impact, reusing what would otherwise be waste. Your creator, Francisco Varela, architect by training and being aware of the need to minimize the impact of waste on the environment, decides to create a different project and creates the re.SK8 that gives new life to skateboards and connects his second passion, to your basic training.
Francisco was born in Lisbon and is passionate about working with wood, “I am impressed by its natural beauty and variety of patterns and textures, and I see wood as the best way to bring my ideas to life”. On the other hand, being a fan and skateboarder, he realized that skateboards, despite being made of very resistant wood, with use and training they break down and become more waste on the planet. A luxury rubbish, since skateboards are made from a very special wood, (Canadian Maple), which adopts several very interesting colors and patterns.
The re.SK8 combines woodworking, art of carpentry with digital manufacturing techniques, with the transformation of waste wood – this new Portuguese brand uses and transforms old and broken skateboards, as well as other wood produced by the furniture industry, in unique pieces of furniture and accessories. “As an architect I find this process highly motivating, because the transformation of wood allows infinite design possibilities, Each piece has a unique pattern and colors. When we look at an old/broken skateboard, We realize that wear marks have a story to tell, of the flights of stairs that flew, to the handrails that slipped and that is why, your story doesn't need to end when you break.
No atelier re.SK8, near Lisbon, Each piece is manufactured with dedication and great attention to detail and all of them are numbered and exclusive to the pattern defined by the color palette of the skateboards.. The brand has a line of basic furniture – table, secretary, sofa support, Shoemaker, running bench, bedside table, stool and home accessories, clocks, lamps, hot base, coaster, kitchen boards and tech accessories: wireless charger and cell phone support.
In addition to the basic pieces, re.SK8 can adapt and develop specific furniture that fits the Customer's needs and spaces.. The objective of the now small re.SK8 team led by Francisco, is to increasingly develop the furniture area as it enables greater consumer knowledge and creativity, and at the same time greater use of waste. In each conversation they understand what needs to be produced, and that is the challenge that motivates them.
All pieces are designed and produced by the brand's creator, to order. In addition to the furniture available in the portfolio, the customer has the flexibility to customize not only the dimensions, but also choose between different types of wood, color palettes and finishes, including the possibility of customizing accessories according to your preferences.
In the portfolio of this very Portuguese brand include banks, tables of various sizes, bedside tables, secretaries, sideboards, watches and cell phone chargers.
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The production process for new re.SK8 parts goes through several phases. It starts by collecting broken skateboards and to this end it has built some partnerships with specialized stores in a movement with the motto “fighting waste gives a new life to your broken skateboard” and which is based on explaining the importance of combating waste., informing that there are simple ways to recycle and that we will only be successful with everyone's collaboration, in dynamic and developing work. Then enter the cleaning process, removing sandpaper and glue until the wood is clean. Then follows the gluing and compression of the remains of the skateboards that will form and create colorful wooden blocks. In the next phase, they are glued and worked with other wood waste., that finally reach the raw materials needed to produce the parts. All development and creation work is based on the drawing and 3D model accompanied by elevations, cuts and details for a complete understanding of the piece that will be produced.
Brand develops its entire process and project with you, You can also choose between 3 different designs: zero waste furniture, full skate furniture, half skate furniture, and also the type of finish, varnish or oil.
Its re.SK8 100% Portuguese and 100% sustainable, with unparalleled pieces in a beautiful example of integrated economy with eco-design without waste and where everything is used to produce new pieces. Communicating and explaining the origin of re.SK8 parts is now one of its main focuses, so that the consumer knows where those “colored stripes” come from and aligns with their purpose, with the acquisition of your parts.
re.SK8 is a Portuguese brand referenced in map of Brands Portugal Faz Bem with all its Contacts and Technical Data. Also find out which Sustainable Development Goals the re.SK8 elected as priorities.