Blade–Made

Blade–Made is a Dutch impact-driven design company that gives new life to decommissioned wind turbine blades by transforming them into architectural and urban design elements. Founded in 2021 by Superuse and New Citizen Design, in collaboration with Newton Brown Urban Design, Blade–Made is headquartered in Rotterdam and operates at the intersection of circular economy, sustainable design, and renewable energy reuse.

Wind turbine blades are notoriously difficult to recycle due to their size and composite materials. Blade–Made tackles this challenge by repurposing them into functional, aesthetic, and durable objects—such as playground equipment, public benches, bike shelters, footbridges, and sculptural installations. The company's work not only diverts significant amounts of waste from landfills but also showcases how discarded industrial components can be reintegrated into everyday urban environments.

Blade–Made works with municipalities, urban planners, architects, and civil engineers to deliver custom and scalable solutions that meet public infrastructure needs. Each project involves a design process that considers material integrity, safety, environmental impact, and visual identity. By applying principles of circular design, the company supports the global shift towards net-zero carbon construction and sustainable resource management.

Their portfolio includes installations across Europe, and the concept has been featured in global sustainability and architecture publications. Blade–Made contributes to broader goals of innovation in waste reuse, urban regeneration, and community-centred design, positioning itself as a pioneer in the emerging field of blade-based circular architecture.

Keywords / Tags: circular economy, sustainable design, architecture, construction, upcycling, renewable energy reuse, wind turbine blades, urban infrastructure, public space, circular construction.