Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is changing the game and doing it in his own way, no projects to small or two big and gives his love to each of them equally.
Born in 1974 in South France Duchaufour-Lawrance is a designer of objects, interior environments and he’s getting good at making films on the process. Following in the footsteps of his father, a sculptor, his artistic interests developed at an early age. Growing up in this creative atmosphere, he had the opportunity to define his own language. Using natural shapes with smooth ans organic lines which remain fluid and structured at the same time.
(above photo:Valentina bed)
(above: Sweet Chair)
After getting his degree in metal sculpture from Ecole Nationale Superieire des Arts Appliques et des Metiers d’Art, he studied furniture design at the renowned Les Arts Decoratifs. Feeling confident with a solid creative background Duchaufour-Lawrance explored new boundaries and jumped feet first into the design world. He rapidly became involved in the unusual projects that enabled him to define and create his own distinctive style.
In 2002 at twenty eight years old he served as creative director for the Sketch restaurant in London’s Soho area. His courageous designs soon transformed it into one of the most sought after venues in the city.
(East Bar restroom at Sketch)
(Dinning Room at Sketch)
Gaining worldwide recognition for the Sketch project, Noe established the creative studio Neonata, meaning “New Birth”. Functioning as a think tank and a research laboratory, the team at Neonata under Duchaufour-Lawrance’s direction “gives birth” to design and interior architectural projects that convey a sense of perfection and a sense of soul or a feel of home.
In 2007 Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance received the prestigious Masion & Objects Createur de l’annee award. In the same year, he designed the new interiors of the Maya Bar in Monaco, and rejuvenated the famous Maison Senequier in St.Tropez. In collaboration with Brand Image created the new visual and architectural identity of Air France business class lounges. To say he has been busy is an understatement.
(Maya bar in Monaco)
(Senequier in St.Tropez)
His achievements also include international successes for his design of Remanence, a candelabra designed for Baccarat, a perfume bottle in the shape of a gold bar for Paco Rabanne, and Dessous Chics, a collection of furniture for Zanotta.
(Source: bernhardtdesign.com)
