Meet some of the faces behind the hands that shape Nature Squared.
Our artisans weave, carve, and piece together nature’s finest materials with skill and heart, transforming them into stunning, sustainable creations. Behind every process, a dedicated team ensures seamless coordination - from concept to completion - turning raw beauty into extraordinary design.
Stay tuned as we share glimpses into their daily lives - the dedication, craft, and passion that bring each piece to life.
The statement about outstanding beauty and quality is not a marketing mantra; it is core to ensuring that our materials and their use get recognised as something to be cherished.
Alive like nature, this place hums; its music not of birds or wind, but of machines and hands in quiet rhythm. A wilderness shaped by craft, re-imagined.
25 years of transforming overlooked natural waste into surfaces shaped by craft, research and material innovation. From discarded eggshells and tobacco leaves to private residences and award-winning superyachts, our work has always been driven by the belief that sustainability should feel as refined, layered and enduring as luxury itself.
Thank you to Tatler for featuring our journey and philosophy — where human skill, responsible making and material experimentation continue to shape the future of design.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Photos from @tatlerphilippines
Built by @feadship with exterior and interior design by RWD, Breakthrough redefines what sustainable luxury at sea can look like. From pioneering hydrogen fuel cell propulsion to integrating complex engineering within refined spatial design, the project sets a new benchmark for the future of yachting.
Awarded Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards, the 118.8m superyacht stands as a milestone in innovation, craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
Images courtesy of their respective owners.
The OWO carries its past in layers, not in decoration.
Together with @winchdesign_wd , the penthouse becomes a study in contrast, precision against instinct, structure against tactility.
Our guinea fowl feather surface disrupts the expected, adding a raw, natural texture that softens and sharpens the space at once.
At Milan Design Week, our display at @_aaconsultant_ showroom moves through contrasts — from flat to relief, from simplicity to intricacy. Different surfaces, one continuous exploration in material and making.
April 21–26
Viale Murillo 48, 20149 Milano MI, Italy
By appointment only.
Andrea Mancuso
Nature Squared
Ova Soda
Mancuso’s vision for a modern trattoria reflects a bold use of unconventional materials and vibrant colors, while maintaining simplicity in de-sign. This approach emphasizes a polychrome base, complemented by sleek stainless steel surfaces andilluminated shelving, adding a contemporary flair to the timeless Italian aesthetic.
“In reimagining the trattoria, my focus was on embracing unexpected materials and hues, with the design staying true to simple forms to accentuate the colorful base and the integration of stainless steel and backlit elements,” Mancuso stated.
The collaboration with Nature Squared emerges as a critical element of the project, highlighting the remarkable ability to transform natural materials into extraordinary works that encapsulate the beauty of nature within captivating surfaces. Mancuso shares his initial fascination with the eggshell tiles, captivated not just by their vibrant hues but also by the depth of their texture. “Upon closer inspection, the surface reveals its secrets: fragments of eggshells, seemingly suspended in time and space,” says Mancuso. Furthermore, this bar isn’t just a stationary piece of furniture, it’s designed for mobility.
@trattoriaaltravista@andreamancuso_studio@nature.squared@5vie_milano
On show at Bar Altra Vista
Le Cavallerizze
National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci
Via Olona 4, Milano
April 20th - 26th, 2026
10:30 - 20:00
From 20:00-23:00
For secret bar
[email protected]
#trattoriaaltravista #baraltravista #art #fuorisalone #collectibledesign
The story continues.
We return to Bar Altra Vista with Anotherview, continuing a collaboration that evolves with every edition. This year, the space unfolds as Bar Trattoria Altra Vista con Sala Giochi — a living installation where time bends, play becomes design, and every surface holds a trace of interaction. Part bar, part artwork, part social ritual, it’s an environment shaped as much by its guests as by its creators.
Within this shifting landscape, our materials take form. CArrelé tiles define the bar counter by Andrea Mancuso, while Terramique surfaces shape the seating and tabletops by Duilio Forte. Each piece is crafted from crushed eggshells — waste, reimagined into tactile surfaces that carry both memory and intent.
A contemporary nod to the Italian trattoria, layered with nostalgia, interaction, and design. Made to be lived in, marked, and remembered.
@trattoriaaltravista@5vie_milano@anotherviewproject@andreamancuso_studio@duilioforte
A language of eggshell.
Fragments, cracked and placed by hand, forming surfaces that shift with light and texture. No repeats, no uniformity — just rhythm, depth, and quiet precision.
Nature Squared
Nature re-imagined
Nature Squared is a Swiss-based ethical design brand renowned for Transforming natural waste materials, including eggshells, fruit waste and feathers into luxurious finishes, furnishings and accessories.
Founded in 2000 by Paul Hoeve and Lay Koon Tan, the brand’s 220 employees include design, engineering and material technology experts in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, Spain and Hong Kong, and an in-house team of highly skilled artisans at Nature Squared’s own production facilities based in Cebu, the Philippines.
Nature Squared uses material innovation and artisanal skills to up-cycle organic waste into radical new forms in a unique, holistically sustainable way.
@nature.squared@trattoriaaltravista@5vie_milano
On show at Bar Altra Vista
Le Cavallerizze
National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci
Via Olona 4, Milano
April 20th - 26th, 2026
10:30 - 20:00
From 20:00-23:00
For secret bar and mystery dinners
[email protected]
#trattoriaaltravista #baraltravista #naturesquared #sustainabledesign #luxurydesign
Two spaces. One story.
This year, we’re showing up in two incredible locations—each one bringing our materials to life in a different way. From eggshell terrazzo at @trattoriaaltravista to bespoke home pieces at @_aaconsultant_ showroom, it’s all about craft, colour, and conscious design.
Join us at Milan Design Week. Come through, take it in, and see where nature can go.