Mano de Santo ™

“ELVI” game is designed to show the result of reusing and giving a second life to objects and materials that surround us, in particular discontinued samples and manufactured blanks of linoleum manufactured by Tarkett, while providing learning, awareness and coexistence with small animals such as birds that cohabit with us in urban environments. The easy-to-handle and mount design adapts perfectly to streetlights, trees, bars, balconies, signs, etc. Whether individually or in groups.

Linoleum is one of the most sustainable flooring solutions on the market, prized for its comfort and durability. It is an inherently resilient material that has proven to be very resistant and adapted for use in schools, hospitals, public institutions and companies. A material made from natural and renewable ingredients such as linseed oil, pine rosin, wood, cork flour and jute.

One of the advantages of linoleum is that it can be recycled after use, transforming it into raw material for new floors. The recovery and recycling proposal is one of the values of this material, and it is precisely what “ELVI” seeks to teach through its design and operation.

In conclusion, “ELVI” is an educational game that encourages awareness and respect for urban animals and the environment through the reuse of materials such as linoleum. This sustainable and resistant material has hygienic properties and can be recycled after use, making it an ideal choice for public and private spaces.

Architects Francesc de Paula García Martínez, Ana Gil Collado and Francisco Miravete Martín

Collaborating architects Héctor Bleda Magaña and Martín Ortolá Sabater

Photography Simon Garcia