Circular Story
ST 01 - Lighting fixtures from inox tubes deadstock and blue stone offcuts
The collection, launching in early 2024, showcases a sustainable blend of repurposed blue stone from Carrières de Maffle and unused inox metal tube from New Laser. By transforming waste materials into elegant lighting fixtures, it combines ecological awareness with thoughtful design.
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We partnered with New Laser SA to source over 1200 meters of surplus inox tubes. Carrières de Maffle, a stone producer since 1886, supplied us with blue stone offcuts—pieces that would have otherwise been turned into gravel. These materials formed the foundation of our project.
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Our design process is driven by the natural properties of the materials. We let the stone and metal guide us, respecting their inherent qualities. Through a previous project, Gio , we developed a method for working with stone using Mekanika machines, focusing on small, replicable volumes. We chose metal tubes for the lamp structures, keeping the design simple to highlight their natural strength and appearance.
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With our design in place, we moved to production, where the real magic happened. We carefully balanced the characteristics of stone and metal to create a product that is not only functional but also visually striking. Despite the challenges, like cutting the raw 6m length metal tubes, we maintained our commitment to creating scalable and easy-to-make products.
Product
The result is a stunning stone lamp collection that stands as a testament to innovation, sustainability, and the beauty of imperfection.
Suppliers
We collaborate with New Laser, and Carrières de Maffle to source their waste and unused materials and their unique characteristics.
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Blue stone - Carrières de Maffle
In collaboration with Carrières de Maffle, a historic stone quarry with a legacy of craftsmanship dating back to 1886, we repurpose discarded blue stone offcuts that would otherwise be wasted. These stone remnants—often considered imperfect due to fractures, crusts, or irregularities—are transformed into integral elements of our designs, preserving their natural beauty and avoiding the need to downcycle them into gravel.
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Inox tube - New Laser
We partnered with New Laser, a metal fabrication expert based in St. Vith, Belgium. Through this collaboration, we had the opportunity to revalorize a dead stock of 1,200 meters of unused stainless steel tubing, transforming surplus materials into integral elements of our designs and reducing waste and unnecessary CO2 emissions.
