Handmade in Lyon
Every Macadam object is designed, cut, painted, packed and shipped in Lyon, by one single person: me. There is no factory, no subcontractor on the other side of the world, no middleman between the idea and the finished object.
It is craft production, in small batches, where each piece spends a long time in my hands.
It all starts with a drawing
I never start from an existing model. Each object begins as a sketch, which I then redraw on the computer until every curve is just right and every part finds its place. The jewellery holder, for example, is made of several layers of MDF that fit into one another: it all comes down to the drawing, to the millimetre.
The objects are then prototyped and tested by friends and family. Their feedback helps me fine-tune every detail, to arrive at the best thought-out object: as close as possible to its purpose, and as practical as possible. The jewellery holder went through several test versions before finding its final shape.
Digitally assisted machines
To cut that drawing precisely, I work with computer-controlled machines. The laser cutter traces fine parts, like those of the jewellery holders, in 3 mm MDF. The CNC router mills large pieces, like the corals of my decors, and the 3D printer handles complex volumes.
The machine doesn't replace the hand. It follows my drawing line for line, which lets me make small batches without losing anything of the handmade, and since everything is drawn to measure, I adjust the cut to use as little material as possible.
The rest is done by hand
Once cut, the parts pass through my hands one by one: sanding, assembly, then paint or varnish depending on the object, coat after coat. It's the longest stage, and it's what gives each object its character. From one piece to the next, small differences always remain, the signature of handmade work. I pack every order myself, with care, and ship it from Lyon.