LivingStations introduces durable, multifunctional objects made almost entirely out of reclaimed materials initially aiming to serve needs and then art. Emphasis is given into developing a design that can be implemented and modified by people with basic skills in order for the user to be able to adjust the objects to the needs, space and budget through time.
Technology advances every day, new materials and styles emerge, our needs change and so is our economy. Endless possibilities in applicable material and configurations aim to promote creativity and motivate towards a responsible use of resources. Raw materials keep structures visible and easy to interpret, encouraging the user to combine compatible parts and grow or shrink his belongings to the available space and needs.
The last three years spent into developing LivingStations have been very fulfilling and I look forward into further developing my design by experimenting with new materials, ways of connections and methodologies that can be applied by people with little or no prior experience in crafts.
Aris Maganaris
Born in Greece, 1978. Currently live and work in New York.
Education
BSc in Civil Engineering, University of Brighton, 2000,
MSc in Civil Engineering, City University of New York, 2003