"The branch, collected during a walk in the forest, becomes an integral part of the object, extending the design through a simple act of interaction with the surrounding landscape. The object is part of the 'animal branché' collection, a term that in French refers both to 'plugged-in' and 'trendy.' KASPAR is produced from softwood sourced from the Northern Vosges Mountains and manufactured in the Bitcherland region."
"The project by studio aequo.design is closely connected to the Pays de Bitche, a territory located between Alsace and Moselle with a strong tradition in craft and manufacturing. The region has a long history in glass and crystal production and continues to support wood-related trades such as carpentry, cabinetmaking, basket weaving, and clog making. Through initiatives such as the 'Design of Forest Worlds' program at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, as well as collaborations with professional design studios including aequo.design, local authorities encourage the transmission and reinterpretation of regional know-how."
KASPAR is a wooden object designed to be completed by the user through the addition of a found branch collected during a forest walk. The added branch becomes an integral part of the piece and naturally changes color over time, developing a russet tone that reflects material aging. The object belongs to the 'animal branché' collection and is produced from softwood sourced in the Northern Vosges and manufactured in the Bitcherland. KASPAR responds to seasonal fir-tree disposal practices by reframing discarded material, extending use, and engaging with resource use, material longevity, and forest stewardship. The project is linked to the Pays de Bitche region and regional craft traditions, supported by local initiatives that transmit and reinterpret know-how.
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