REFUNC is a laboratory for design based on the idea that everything can be used to create another thing. REFUNC creates experimental structures based on local waste material flows. REFUNC provides a second life for found or thrown-away objects. REFUNC operates on the borders of architecture, art and design.
Origin for designs are found in the object itself, by listening to its own composition, history, or local and social context. REFUNC needs a problem to play with, creative improvisation with locally available waste materials lead the way to our often unpredictable results. Wherever you can find garbage, REFUNC does research and workshops on creative recycling.


SILO HAUS REFUNC Berlin
Jan Korbes made a house from an old grain silo. I photographed the proces. A Mobile Unit to investigate transformation in Urbanity, and introduce the Refunc way of thinking to Berlin.

Current Location: ZKU - Centre for Art and Urbanistics, initiated by the artist collective and non-profit organization KUNSTrePUBLIK e.V.












DE HEF Rotterdam



REFUNC for MILGRO - Rotterdam
Milgro provides integrated services in the field of waste management, waste prevention and sustainable resource management; an explanatory playground for materials and resources.