The Maison Perrier – Jouët Strand Garden by Andrew Kudless at Design Miami/ was an oasis of serenity and calm in the midst of the biggest design show in North America.
Drawing from Perrier-Jouët’s history with Art Nouveau, San Francisco based designer Andrew Kudless combined those elements with those involved in the ritual of serving champagne:
“I was interested in the way that strands, fibers, branches and vines were applied across every aspect of Art Nouveau, from paintings to architecture, says Kudless. “The curving strand motif evokes nature and movement over time. I wanted to look at four of Perrier-Jouët’s emblematic materials – wood, chalk, glass and grapes – and see how I could create strands out of each one.”
The three screens of 8′ curving strands were meant to evoke tree trunks or vines.
The interlocking oak-top benches were meant to evoke the riddling racks and wine wine presses while their concrete legs resemble the chalk that shelters the cellers and nourish the vines.
This table placed in the center of the space was made from bio plastics and was illuminated from within thus evoking the radiant clarity and vibrant personality of Perrier-Jouët wines .
And placed on top of this magnificent table was this extraordinary ice bucket 3D-printed from ground Chardonnay grape skins! Entitled The Perrier-Jouët Marc Metamorphosis, it is a fitting tribute to the freshness, subtlety and sophistication of the Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque cuvée using the cognizant metaphor of the wrinkled raisin.
So happy I was able to spend some time in Strand Garden!
More images from this wonderful installation courtesy of Perrier-Jouët:
