Argentinian designer and artist Cristián Mohaded work on the Apacheta project, which was introduced by Loro Piana Interiors. It is a design project that celebrates history and culture as apachetas are piles of stones that are found along paths in the Andes Mountains. These are done by travelers who would then carry a stone from the very base of their journey all the way to the top. It is then left at the top as a tribute and thanks to the spirit of the Pachamama, which is also known as Mother Earth.
Francesco Pergamo, the director of Loro Piana Interiors Division explains the process stating, “We approached Cristián knowing his passion for craftsmanship, his research in materials, his extreme love for them, for their textures and contrasts. Everything he creates starts from this and we thought it was the right artist to entrust with our own materials. When we saw the project, we had the immediate certainty that it was beyond expectations. Cristián has not only put all his magic into the materials, but has infused the design with all the values we share.”
Image Credit: Loro Piana Interiors
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cultural and Historical Design
- There is a trend towards design projects that celebrate culture and history, such as Loro Piana Interiors' Apacheta project by Cristián Mohaded.
- Craftsmanship and Material Innovation
- Designers are increasingly passionate about craftsmanship and researching innovative materials, as seen in Cristián Mohaded's work with Loro Piana Interiors.
- Sustainability and Earth-honoring Design
- There is a movement towards sustainable and earth-honoring design, as exemplified by the Apacheta project's tribute to the Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Where This Applies
- Interiors and Home Decor
- The home decor industry could incorporate cultural and historical elements in their designs, while also emphasizing sustainable and earth-honoring practices.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers could explore the use of innovative materials and craftsmanship to create unique and meaningful works, such as Cristián Mohaded's Apacheta project.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Manufacturing companies could focus on sustainable and eco-friendly practices that honor the earth, as seen in Loro Piana Interiors' partnership with Cristián Mohaded for the Apacheta project.
