Ominira is an up cycle furniture space designed to support Savannah and promote circular economy to reduce landfill in the neighborhoods of Savannah. It is a symbiotic space which is supported by the community participation in the different activities such as active donation of broken furniture, using co-working spaces to learn and revive the woodworking skill and to buy the up cycled furniture to give the furniture a new life. The permanent workshop at the space will help the co-workers to learn woodworking skills providing the necessary guidance, knowledge and space. Letting people work on the broken furniture will not only reduce the landfill but also strive to carry forward
the dying skill of woodworking.
Branding
The name of the space "Ominira" comes from the Yoruba language. This language was spoken
by the African American slaves when they first moved to Savannah. The place where this space
has designed, has a rich history that relates to the African American community in Savannah.
The meaning of "Ominira" is “Reminiscence” (a story told about a past event remembered
by the narrator).
Color Palette
A space designed to create a trustworthy, sustainable and cordial environment.
The place is divided mainly into four sections – Retail shop, workshop, co-working space
and storage space. People will be able to drop their broken furniture as well as ask for service
for pick up. Providing transportation facility will solve the problem of hauling the furniture
on their own.
Let's give new life to broken furniture!
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