Costa Rican Artist Juli Bolaños-Durman's Sustainable Edinburgh Flat Renovation Features Upcycled Materials
By
Alyn Griffiths
Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
Costa Rican artist Juli Bolaños-Durman renovated her Edinburgh flat, La Casita, using salvaged and upcycled materials in collaboration with Architecture Office. The design prioritizes sustainability, comfort, and celebrating imperfection, reflecting her artistic practice of working with glass and waste materials. The article details the renovation process, material choices, and how the space serves as both a home and creative studio.
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Bolaños-Durman, who is known for her work in glass and her use of waste materials, prioritised sustainability and comfort
La Casita, which she says translates as 'the wee house'
celebrates the beauty in imperfection
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