HOME APPLIANCES REPURPOSED INTO DESIGN ITEMS V-ZUG, known for high-quality, Swiss-engineered household appliances from ovens and hobs to dishwashers and washing machines, is facilitating a transition for its machinery from active utility to a second, quieter life as domestic furniture. Rather than allowing decommissioned units to enter standard recycling streams where material value can be lost, the ‘Repurpose’ initiative reimagines discarded components as a lasting presence within the home. By diverting these materials from traditional disposal, the rapid energy of laundry care is distilled into stationary, functional objects. V-ZUG launches its Repurpose Products | all images courtesy V-ZUG CIRCULAR DESIGN MEETS SWISS CRAFTSMENSHIP The first life of a V-ZUG washing machine is defined by decades of high-speed utility.…