This Buzz garbage can is by Spanish architect Pepe Zazurca. Originally designed for a sailing club, it borrows the form of a merchant ship’s ventilation cowl.
Buzz reinterprets the urban litter bin with a distinctive identity and a subtle reference to the maritime world. Its wide cast-iron mouth, inspired by the ventilation cowls of merchant ships, defines its character while improving usability, with a coloured interior that [corresponds with Spanish colour-coded recycling initiatives].
The contrast between the cylindrical steel body and the cast-iron funnel top gives robustness and presence in public space, while the inner bucket and access door simplify maintenance.
Designed for demanding environments, Buzz shows how even everyday elements can bring design, order and clarity to the city.
Incredibly, Zazurca designed it in 1990, and it’s still in production today by Spanish street furniture company Escofet.