This
object is a reinterpretation of the trash baskets traditionally used on the
exterior of the homes in Mexico.
The aim purpose of this trash baskets is to collect the garbage bags that are
produced in a house every few days and then be collected by the municipal
service of garbage collection.
The
re-design of this object is based on it could have a dual purpose, as it is
safer to keep the trash bags inside.
The
object is a metal container to store trash bags in it’s interior and at the
same time serves as seating urban furniture.
This
container is made with a strong metal frame and covered with a metallic mesh
that reveals when the container is full or empty for easy collection.
The
selected materials of fabrication allows the garbage be always ventilated to
avoid produce bad odors and to protect it from external aggressions given by
animals on the street (dogs, cats, birds, etc).
The
container is placed on a base that lifts it a few inches off the floor allowing
in rain water does not touch too long with the garbage bags avoiding sources of
infection.
The
top flaps of the container stand out a bit on one side of it allowing easily
lifted to remove the bags and then be placed back to allow the use of the trash
container as urban furniture.