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1.3
studio Alternatives: Creating Solutions from Waste
Studio Alternatives (Pune) redefines sustainability through upcycling. Founded by Dhara Kabaria and Sonali Phadke, the studio transforms discarded materials—like shipping containers, wood, plastics, and metals—into functional, aesthetic spaces and products.
Their work spans container homes, offices, schools, furniture, and installations, blending portability, eco-conscious design, and fine craftsmanship to minimize waste while maximizing creative reuse. You will learn more about studio Alternatives work and upcycling in part 3.
Further reading, learning and references
studio Alternatives https://www.studioalternatives.com
© Daniel Mossberg, CEMUS, Uppsala University and Sonali Phadke, studio Alternatives and Stephanie Foote