In the first articles, our starting point will be New Naturalist, a trend that seems to perfectly capture the needs of our time.
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New Naturalist: a new way of living through design
New Naturalist is not just a style of decoration. It is a new mindset that brings together sustainability and innovation, nature and technology. It represents the modern individual who is not content simply to observe the environment but seeks to integrate it creatively into everyday life. It is the desire to create spaces that do not merely evoke nature, but truly operate in harmony with it.
This comes to life through choices such as off-grid living, architecture inspired by biophilia, or solutions that harness technology to restore balance with the environment rather than disrupt it.
New Naturalist shows us that the future can be bright and boundless—if we choose to imagine it as a meeting point of technology, nature, and human sensitivity.
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Aquatecture: when water becomes a design experience
Aquatecture is not just a trend—it is an exploration of how design can draw inspiration from the transformative qualities of water: its fluidity, its depth, its ability to reflect and to create atmospheres of serenity. It is a story of evolution that combines avant-garde innovation with a calm aesthetic, balancing the sensual with the sustainable.
All these elements translate into a design language that embraces flow, transparency, the play of light, and the sensation of tranquility. Spaces resonate within us precisely because they speak to our innate connection with water and the natural world. It is that feeling that a space is not static but lives and breathes with us, like water itself—constantly shifting form yet never losing its essence.
Forms, Materials, and Palettes Inspired by Water
Materials that honor nature
Aquatecture finds expression through materials with both an ecological footprint and a contemporary aesthetic. Bioplastics made from algae and marine waste are transformed into design objects, while bio-glass—crafted from 100% recycled glass—creates transparent and semi-transparent surfaces that interact beautifully with light. Fabrics such as SeaCell™ or recycled yarns bring a sense of natural tactility into everyday life.
Forms that flow
The aesthetics of Aquatecture extend beyond materials and into form. 3D printing is used to shape objects that mimic the movement of waves, while curves and rippling lines dominate furniture and decorative pieces. The result is objects and spaces that feel alive—dynamic, fluid, and in constant motion.
A color palette inspired by the sea
The Aquatecture palette draws inspiration from coastal and underwater landscapes. Aquatic greens and soft shades of blue evoke purity and calm, while deeper green-blues recall both shallow waters and the vastness of the ocean. Neutral tones, such as sandy beige and shell white, bring to mind zen-inspired atmospheres. Together, these hues create a visual language that soothes, refreshes, and renews any space.
And what comes next?
Aquatecture is only the beginning. The New Trends series will continue in the coming articles, where we will explore how other movements keep redefining our relationship with space. Until then, let water be your source of inspiration.
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