Iskolabútor_ / Rebeka Majnár
The Iskolabútor collective’s work, created with sobriety and elegance, exemplifies a creative process with strong environmental and social value. Engaging children early in the design and execution raises awareness of environmental issues and fosters a responsible, creative relationship with materials.
As an architect, I enjoy working with manual methods such as sketching, painting, and model making when creating my projects. These techniques help me organize my thoughts and unfold the creative process. At the same time, I find it essential to integrate digital tools, as they allow for more precise detailing. In architecture, I am particularly drawn to systematic thinking, where the harmony of individual elements and the development of complex structures hold the most excitement for me. Lately, my interest has shifted towards adaptive reuse projects where the main focus is on the creative use of our existing assets and resources.
Used material, technique, support:
Mixed media, (steel hollow section, disused chalkboard, leftover „KG” sewer pipes, upcycled plywood).
Artwork Description:
Collaborating with kids from a nearby elementary school, we aimed to transform their narrow, limiting school hallway into a vibrant com- munity space. With no dedicated area for the kids to relax, talk, or play, we saw an opportunity to create a multifunctional environment. Involving the children in both the design and execution phases, we worked within a tight budget and emphasized the importance of re- using old objects. Together, we repurposed retro dustbins as stools, old chalkboards as tabletops or message boards, and disused sewer pipes as table legs. This initiative provided the children with a space to call their own and taught them a valuable lesson about creativity and sustainability.
