Firewood Christmas Trees: New Concept of the Christmas Tree Spreads to Four European Cities

expanding design practices, Hello Wood, No Density, Politics and economics, Project

Architect’s role, Budapest, Economics, Empowering society, Kecskemét, london, Project, Social contributor, Social impact, Vienna, Wood

Hungarian design and architecture group Hello Wood, known for their socially engaged projects, have built more Christmas trees this December than ever before. Trees made of hundreds of sledges were constructed in the Royal Botanical Gardens (Kew Gardens) in London and on the grounds of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna. Three Charity Trees made of firewood were assembled in two Budapest districts and the City of Kecskemét in co-operation with local partners; the logs serving as building blocks will be distributed amongst 60 families in need of heating this winter season. The concept was to create temporary installations, not only spectacular, but with building units that are reusable. Hello Wood’s Christmas trees are not only symbols of celebration, but are also dedicated to serving the community.