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Sustainable design
with reused materials.

The bridge is built mostly from reclaimed wood — old wood given a second life instead of being thrown away. Here's what that means, why it's good for the planet, and exactly where we get it.

The basics

What is reclaimed wood?

Reclaimed wood is old wood that is reused instead of thrown away. It already did one job — and it's still strong enough to do another.

It often comes from old houses, barns, or furniture. We clean it, check it, and build it back into something new: our bridge.

The look

The patchwork concept.

The patchwork concept means combining different wood pieces together, like a quilt made of wood. Every plank has its own history, so the bridge looks one of a kind.

Different colors

Light, dark and weathered tones sit side by side — no two boards match exactly.

Different textures

Smooth, rough and grainy surfaces give the deck a rich, handmade feel.

Different sizes

Wide and narrow pieces fit together like puzzle parts to use every off-cut.

Why it matters

Better for the planet.

15–20% of wood is wasted worldwide

Reusing it means cutting down far fewer new trees.

Up to 80% less CO₂

Reclaimed wood can cut carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to new wood.

It helps protect forests

Every reused plank is a tree that gets to keep growing.

CO₂ emissions · new vs reclaimed

New wood100

Reclaimed wood20

Being honest

The good and the tricky parts.

Advantages

+Environmentally friendly
+Saves trees
+Unique look
+Strong and durable
+Vintage / luxury style

Disadvantages

–Hard to find good pieces
–Needs more work (cleaning, sanding)
–Can be damaged
–Sometimes expensive

Where the materials come from

Our material sources.

These are real suppliers of reclaimed wood and reused building materials in Switzerland and Germany — the kind of places this bridge would actually buy its timber from.

🇨🇭 Switzerland