Circular Design and Material Regeneration

This contribution aims to investigate the strategic role of design within the ecological transition and the circular economy, through an in-depth analysis of the STONE project. The latter represents an advanced operational model for the reuse of stone waste within local supply chains with high environmental impact, promoting the design of sustainable architectural components capable of generating cultural, aesthetic, functional, and economic value. The paper, structured in multiple sections, explores the dimension of systemic design, the potential of digital and additive technologies, the hybridization between artisanal knowledge and scientific know-how, as well as the ability of the STONE project to activate new practices of co-design and social inclusion. The objective is to offer a methodological and operational framework that can be exported, capable of stimulating responsible innovation and the creation of resilient and regenerative production systems.