This book explores the innovative culture of reusing materials in fashion, design, and architecture. Featuring 40-50 projects, it delves into creative approaches to utilizing production waste, recycled, and upcycled materials.

Circular Materials is organized along chapters, each dedicated to the origin of the materials used, with one standout case study per chapter. All designers and studios presented are committed to creating impactful designs that build the future with reclaimed innovation.


Joe Gibbs is a British architect with experience working in Barcelona, Rotterdam, and London for a mix of socially engaged and environmentally conscious architectural studios. He has been involved with research projects for The Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research [CABER] exploring topics that include, Participatory/Community-led Design, the application of Bio Based Materials, and Circular Design within the built environment.

This book explores the innovative culture of reusing materials in fashion, design, and architecture. Featuring 40-50 projects, it delves into creative approaches to utilizing production waste, recycled, and upcycled materials.

Circular Materials is organized along chapters, each dedicated to the origin of the materials used, with one standout case study per chapter. All designers and studios presented are committed to creating impactful designs that build the future with reclaimed innovation.


Joe Gibbs is a British architect with experience working in Barcelona, Rotterdam, and London for a mix of socially engaged and environmentally conscious architectural studios. He has been involved with research projects for The Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research [CABER] exploring topics that include, Participatory/Community-led Design, the application of Bio Based Materials, and Circular Design within the built environment.