"Because fragments vary in size, shape, and color, the final design is nearly impossible to replicate. The second is quality. Many fragments, especially those sourced from demolition sites, come with flaws. Rather than see these issues as limitations, van Dievoet embraces them, allowing constraints to shape the work. "Creating from materials that have already been used forces me to take into account their shape, thickness, and any breaks," she explains."
"Her CONNECTIONS collection takes on the challenge of reproducibility head-on. Instead of striving for uniformity, van Dievoet builds continuity through the frame, crafted from oak sourced in Brussels' Sonian Forest, while reclaimed stone ensures every piece is one-of-a-kind. Using a precision water jet cutter, she carves cut-outs that allow the wooden structure to pass through the stone; the stone's weight locks everything into place. The result is a system that supports a cohesive product line while celebrating the uniqueness of each reclaimed piece."
Discarded wood and natural stone fragments are transformed into one-of-a-kind functional pieces that highlight material quality and second-life beauty. Variability in size, shape, and color makes exact replication impossible, while flaws from demolition materials pose quality challenges. Constraints like shape, thickness, and breaks are integrated into the design process and used as creative drivers. Continuity is achieved with consistent oak frames while reclaimed stone remains unique; precision water-jet cutouts enable wooden structures to interlock and the stone's weight to lock assemblies. Collections present raw reclaimed fragments as functional objects where imperfections are celebrated rather than concealed.
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