I returned to Buenos Aires after 7 years in London to discover plenty of sustainable design inspiration.
I researched, created a database, secured a great venue in the city’s heart, called up and visited designers' studios, and assembled a small team of design friends and hands-on collaborators. We made an open call, reached out to the press, and what began as a humble exhibition grew into a 4-day vibrant public event.

Held at the luscious Botanic Gardens, Festival Sustentable celebrated emerging sustainable design, traditional crafts, materials and techniques from all corners of Argentina through a 100-object exhibition, musicalised workshops in the gardens, conferences and documentaries.

It was the first of its kind, where people could learn better ways of designing and consuming through sustainable strategies, including a biodegradable design area. Its second edition attracted 8.500 visitors
and national and international press recognition, creating demand while helping establish an ecosystem that still strives.