The striking sculptural forms originate from the exploration of natural fractures, contrasts in nature, and harmony of architectural forms. The trophies were designed to be a pair with the form being derived from extrusions of natural fracture typologies. The underpinning idea was to explore how fractured objects reveal inner beauties within nature, whilst also showcasing Nature Squared’s artisan craft and the abilities of inlaid natural finishes to create dynamic and captivating applications.
Designed to be split and reveal unique inner surfaces like those found in nature, the pair of trophies cast from waste eggshells join perfectly as one to create a seemingly solid form. Upon separation, the iridescent double curved surfaces are revealed which have been inlaid with waste dark pen seashell. The contrasting materiality is emphasized through the trophies’ form, with the curved inner surfaces symbolizing organic forms in nature juxtaposed to the seemingly disparate geometric elements of the main bodies of the trophies.

To us, sustainability means environmental and social responsibility and the two are inextricably linked. We design around organic waste streams that we divert from landfill thus averting methane production. Every sale we make adds directly and completely to our carbon negativity. We are Swiss-based but undertake all our production in the Philippines, the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change. It suffers biodiversity under threat, vulnerability to natural disasters and a constant brain drain. We employ and train artisans, chemists, engineers, draftsmen and project managers for a total workforce of 200. We enhance their heritage artisan skills with innovative and cutting-edge European technology and solutions, resulting in ground-breaking product. Providing fair wages and job security is of prime importance to Nature Squared, as is the long-term support of craft heritage in the Philippines.