What gift to give to an architect?
An idea that combines design, material and uniqueness
Giving a gift to an architect isn't always easy. She often has a keen eye, a taste for pure lines, raw materials, and objects that have meaning. So forget about one-size-fits-all gifts: to truly please her, it's better to opt for an object that's aesthetically pleasing, original, and embodies a creative approach. What about a piece of jewelry? Yes, but not just any jewelry.
A jewel, but designed as micro-architecture
Architects are sensitive to materials, textures, and the balance of forms. Offering a concrete jewel is like offering them a fragment of architecture to wear , a piece that evokes brutalism, the poetry of volumes, and the play of contrasts. It's a nod to their profession, but also a true declaration of intent: "I know what moves you."
Why concrete?
Often unloved or associated with cold constructions, concrete becomes a precious material here. I use it in a diverted and subtle way, by associating it with elements such as gold , slate or glass . Each jewel is cast in a mold with a carefully chosen design , to obtain a form that is both elegant and minimalist.
Concrete tells a story: that of the city, of the raw material, but also that of the hand that shaped it. It has a soft, matte texture, a discreet yet powerful presence.
Between Bauhaus and Brutalism: an assumed architectural inspiration
My jewelry is part of an artistic approach deeply influenced by the Bauhaus school and the Brutalist movement. The Bauhaus inspires me with its quest for balance between form and function, its rejection of gratuitous ornamentation, its love of pure lines and honest materials. As for Brutalism, it claims the expressive force of concrete, the truth of raw material, without artifice.
A tailor-made and meaningful gift
To offer a concrete jewel is to offer a unique piece, handcrafted in Paris, with a true artistic approach. It is not simply an accessory, it is a signature object , a form of wearable art that echoes the work of the one who receives it.
And for men?
Icy Mouse now offers concrete cufflinks that can (or cannot) be combined with jewelry from the women's collections.
How to choose?
You can browse the online store, filter by collection or by type of jewelry ( necklace , ring , earrings , cufflinks ). And if you hesitate, I am available to guide you in your choice, depending on the personality or style of the person you wish to please.
Offer more than an object: a thoughtful gesture that hits the mark
A concrete jewel is a gift that says:
"I know you love material, form, and the power of ideas. I'm offering you something as structured and unique as what you imagine."