Product2023Tectonic Dusts
Tectonic Dusts is an exploration into the residual by-products resulting from stone quarrying and processing in Vals, Switzerland, with a particular focus on quartzite. The journey of stone, from quarry to final product, involves numerous processing steps, each contributing to the volume of discarded material. While some offcuts could potentially be repurposed and are not environmentally detrimental when landfilled, a significant portion of the waste consists of cutting and grinding dust. This dust, characterised by its fine granularity and potential contamination, requires specialised handling.
In this initiative, an approach to repurpose stone processing waste into building materials, ranging from bricks to tiles, is proposed.
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Type: Product, material research
Material: Stone manufacturing dust (by-product)
Process: Handpressing and kiln-firing
Thank you Truffer AG for the support.
The project received a Swiss Design Award in 2024 in the product design category.
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