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.
As part of the CSR movement, it offers real creative possibilities compatible with ERP standards.
Whether restoring or creating new parts, Thomas will maximize re-use. But he has to juggle with the customer's financial and time constraints.
"It's important to offer solutions that strike the right balance between budget, responsiveness and low carbon footprint."
clarifies 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, may also influence the design.
The project is conceived in co-construction with the customer, from 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 for Groupe Rocher, a company with a mission, which recently refurbished its premises.
Iconic objects include :
- The Nautical Beacon
Like a unifying lighthouse, the beacon is the anchor of the Petit Bateau brand's conviviality space." Sourcing quickly identified that restoring a beacon would be incompatible with the building's constraints, as the weight would be too great.
We therefore decided with the Parella team on a made-to-measure fabrication composed entirely of recycled materials."
- Barque benches
Materials were sourced locally. Restoration and transformation work was carried out to meet comfort objectives.
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The Nautical Beacon at Groupe Rocher by Parella Group
Groupe Rocher's Banquettes Barques by Parella
Her advice on reuse?
- Focus on local sourcing
Thomas points out that since the volume of reusable materials is diversified locally, it would be a shame to favor a distant source.
For Groupe Rocher, an audit was carried out to identify materials that could be re-used on site. This considerably reduced the environmental impact.
- Taking the time to co-construct
Designing, fitting out and making bespoke objects implies a change in working habits, with a need for follow-up and co-construction throughout the project.
"We don't choose materials from a catalog. But we are involved in the technical decision-making process throughout the production process. This implies co-construction. Made-to-measure products don't just come off 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 goods, 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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