The Concrete Cities Coasters
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The Concrete Cities Coasters
The Concrete Cities Coasters is an innovative design concept that reimagines traditional city souvenirs through contemporary concrete craftsmanship, presenting urban cartography in a functional form. This sophisticated tableware design consists of sets of four or six concrete coasters that, when arranged together, create a puzzle-like representation of a city's central map in relief form. Each coaster, measuring 90mm x 90mm x 10mm and weighing 100 grams, is meticulously crafted using a specialized cement mortar composition that incorporates fine grain sand, resin, and polypropylene fibers for enhanced durability. The manufacturing process involves careful material testing and precise molding techniques, with each piece receiving a protective hardener coating that ensures water resistance and stain prevention, while a cork base layer provides additional surface protection. This multifunctional design, which earned the Silver A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category, transcends its primary purpose as a coaster to serve as a pot holder, wall decoration, or paperweight. The project, which originated in Athens and expanded to include representations of various global cities, demonstrates a sophisticated approach to combining architectural elements with everyday functionality, challenging traditional souvenir conventions by creating objects of both aesthetic and practical value for modern urban enthusiasts and travelers.
concrete design, urban cartography, contemporary souvenirs, functional art, architectural tableware, sustainable homeware
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