"Recycled & Custom" Design: A Trend to Watch!
Fortunately, there are craftsmen today to meet these expectations, and we met one of them.
Thomas Bouzanquet is passionate about reusing materials, which he works on with love and conviction.
For the past 8 years, this entrepreneur has been offering his customers an alternative, competitive approach that enables them to contribute to protecting the environment.
Product launches, scenography, festivals, layout or the creation of personalized iconic objects - whatever the request, he will meet it by reusing materials, shaping them as he sees fit.
Groupe Rocher project by Parella
3D rendering by Parella
Reusing materials: a question of balance
Still relatively unknown, the reuse of materials is emerging as awareness grows.
In the CSR movement, it brings real creative possibilities compatible with ERP standards.
Whether restoring or creating new parts, Thomas will maximize reuse. But beware, he has to juggle with the customer's financial constraints and timetable requirements.
"It's important to offer solutions that strike the right balance between budget, responsiveness and low carbon footprint."
says Thomas.
Parella Group visit to Le Pavé© plant
Creating with the best eco-responsible materials
Thomas works step by step, hand in hand with his customer.
The first step is to fully understand the customer's needs, and in particular the object's use. Then comes the sourcing of the material and its possibilities, durability and quality.
Other practical aspects, such as lead times or technical standardization constraints, can influence the design.
The project is conceived in co-construction with the customer, from the sourcing of raw materials to production.
The specialties of Thomas and his team
"Each creation is unique! We design our projects around materials. Sourcing them is crucial to identifying materials that offer the optimum quality for reuse.
We have developed our own material pools, as well as joinery and metalwork workshops that enable us to be reactive without compromising on quality."
Tailor-made design
To inspire and create unique atmospheres, some companies have opted for upcycling.
This is the case with the Rocher Group, a mission-driven company that recently renovated its offices.
Among its iconic items:
―The Nautical Beacon
Like a unifying lighthouse, the beacon serves as the focal point of Petit Bateau’s social space. “During the sourcing process, it quickly became clear that restoring a beacon would be incompatible with the building’s structural constraints, as it would be too heavy.”
"So we teamed up with the Parella team to create a custom-made product made entirely from recycled materials."
―The boat-style benches
The materials were sourced locally. Restoration and remodeling work was carried out to meet comfort standards.
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The Nautical Beacon at Groupe Rocher by Parella
Groupe Rocher's Banquettes Barques by Parella
Her advice on reuse?
- Favoring a local source
Thomas points out that the volume of reusable materials is diversified locally, so it would be a shame to favor a distant source.
For Groupe Rocher, an audit was carried out to identify materials that could be reused locally. This has considerably reduced the environmental impact.
- Take the time to co-construct
Working, designing and manufacturing made-to-measure objects implies a change in working habits to ensure follow-up and co-construction throughout the project."
We don't choose materials from a catalog. Instead, we're involved in the technical decision-making process throughout the production process. This implies co-construction. Made-to-measure is not something you find on the shelf.
It requires adaptability and taking the time to source.
We work on all types of project, new and recycled materials, for all types of sector: luxury, catering, festivals.
To minimize the environmental impact of our creations, we seek, wherever possible, to maximize the use of recycled materials."
- Thomas Bouzanquet
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