“Lata Bench” by Agnes Studio (Guatemala)

Compressed aluminium cans | Powder coated steel Agnes Studio bases its practice on materialising hypothetical futures, alternate realities, and other-worlds to create objects that live between art and design by exploring, honoring, and defying the boundaries of traditional and experimental craft methods.

Composed of modular blocks made from compressed aluminium cans, the Lata bench is a playful experiment with a simple bench archetype. It explores the potential of a non-traditional material and its possible uses, embracing the uncontrolled aesthetics and the duality of creating something beautiful from a non-aesthetic, ‘post-trash’ material.

The chosen charity is Defensores de la Naturaleza, a Guatemalan non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources. Established in 1986, the organisation manages several key protected areas. Defensores de la Naturaleza is focused on species and habitat conservation, dedicated to reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. They contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.