NEW ROCKS

FROM DUST TO STONE

'New Rocks' is a material research exploring biomaterials through geological processes. Locally sourced residual materials from Luxembourg, such as sediments, mining waste, minette iron ore, and construction debris, are processed into hand-shaped fragments. These 'new stones' are bound with natural agents, transforming discarded matter into collectible design objects. The biodegradable, modular forms become column-shaped furniture pieces that can be reconfigured in varying heights and arrangements. Their layered textures do not merely imitate erosion and growth but participate in these processes. 'New Rocks' invites a rethinking of materiality, turning discarded matter into resource and reconnecting it to nature through sculptural experimentation.

Jules Péan (b. 2001) is a Luxembourgish multidisciplinary material designer and Design Academy Eindhoven alumni. His practice moves between craftsmanship and material experimentation, creating sustainable, artistic, and collectible objects. Guided by a strong sensitivity to materials and processes, his work invites reflection on sustainability and emotional connections to the objects we live with. He has exhibited internationally and was awarded at the Luxembourg Design Awards – Jury & Sustainability Prize.