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LES RENDEZVOUS DE LA MATIÈRE 2024

Returning for its third year at Les Rendez-vous de la Matière + fair(e), Nature Squared once again champions innovation in sustainable luxury with an installation that is both visually and philosophically compelling.  This year’s theme, “Reflecting on Art and Colour” invites visitors to pause, contemplate and engage in a world where nature, art and environmental concerns converge. Celebrating nature’s beauty and heritage craftsmanship, the installation explores the transformative power of colour and its profound connection to art.

A NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT NATURE, MATERIALITY & LUXURY

Curated to evoke thoughtful reflection, a museum-like display elevates natural waste into luxurious and functional eco-conscious pieces. This year, Nature Squared reasserts its leading role in reimagining materials, celebrating their diversity and imperfections as the essence of true beauty. Through innovative craftsmanship, these natural elements emerge as elegant works of art, showcasing the limitless potential of sustainable creativity.

Artwork, inspired by the dynamic qualities of water

DROPLET

At the heart of this exhibit lies Droplet, inspired by the forceful qualities of water. Reflectively conceptualised by Wendy Tytherleigh, natural shells are used to form a harmonious, fluid structure that echoes the seemingly gentle movement of rippling water, symbolizing how small, mindful actions can create profound, lasting change.

Bench with a cherry blossom pattern crafted from seashells

SAKURA

A bench made of  pearl shell, dark pen rainbow, and brown lip. The iridescent shells offer a visual contrast against the clean, minimalist lines of the bench’s design. The cherry blossom also symbolizes the renewal and the fleeting beauty of life, mirroring Nature Squared’s philosophy of honoring nature’s treasures and crafting pieces that stand the test of time. The bench is paired with weave from Nature Squared’s Ilimitada collection – showcasing an exquisite hand-woven detail.

MATERIAL PLINTHS

The installation further extends with five unique plinths, each displaying an array of materials and craftsmanship techniques, ranging from the complex weaving of abaca fibers to the precise casting of eggshell. The five plinths feature materials as varied as abaca, mango seed, eggshell, and hammer shell – carefully selected for their distinct textures and ability to interact and reveal the complexity of colour application. Each plinth has a mirrored face, physically and metaphorically representing the interplay of light on the perception of colour. These plinths also demonstrate the brand’s philosophy that true luxury lies not in perfection, but in the embrace of nature’s inherent variations.

ABOUT RENDEZ VOUS DE LA MATIÈRE:

Rendez-vous de la Matière + fair(e) is a professional event about innovative materials dedicated to architecture, construction and interior design. An atypical positioning combining exceptional materials and industrial solutions thus allowing a synergy of the different networks and a high added value promise for the prescribing visitors.

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How it went

To everyone who visited us this year, the entire Nature Squared team extends a heartfelt gratitude to your enthusiasm and curiosity for our sustainable surfaces.

Your support reaffirms the purpose behind our work to continue innovating beautiful, handcrafted products that align with our mission for a more responsible design future.