Pithos
This litter bin design subtly refers to the form of an ancient Greek jar. The design approach is abstract and simple. Fiber reinforced concrete and stainless steel are the two materials used for the construction of this object. To replace the bin bag, at first, one has to open the stainless steel lid. A shutter of the waste hole prevents rainwater from entering the bin.
Pithos Public Trash Can by Nikolaos Baskozos was highlighted as a grand example of industrial design by the A' Design Award. Pithos Public Trash Can was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in Street Furniture Design in 2019. The A' Street and City Furniture Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design accolade which recognizes outstanding design of benches, bollards, bus shelters, bicycle racks, litter bins, planters, signage, lighting fixtures and more.
