Interior and Poduct Design
2019
PHOENIX
The Phoenix Dactylifera project intends to give a second life to the palm date to eternalize its presence in its cultural environment after its death.
The date palm Phoenix Dactylifera sustains the local human life in desert regions of North Africa, by providing a source of fruit and several materials for the local crafts.
The material research lead to a set of shapes inspired from the culture of bath wellness. It proposes the precious plant to take its retreat nearby the water, and perpetuate the mutual relation of care it always had with Man.
The date palm Phoenix Dactylifera sustains the local human life in desert regions of North Africa, by providing a source of fruit and several materials for the local crafts.
The material research lead to a set of shapes inspired from the culture of bath wellness. It proposes the precious plant to take its retreat nearby the water, and perpetuate the mutual relation of care it always had with Man.
This project started as a material research in order to solidify the wood material from the tronc, and highlight its natural aesthetic qualities given by its fiber structure.
The association with a transparent resin prevent it from breaking and increase its visual qualities.
Date Palm trees Visual Research, in the south of Tunisia.