The collaboration between Jean-Philippe Nuel and Édition 1.6.9 began with the design of the rooms and suites of the Lancaster Hotel in Paris, but it also took up the issue of biophilia, which states that the presence of nature or any other decorative element that evokes it in the interior contributes to well-being. The Jean-Philippe Nuel studio thus imagined the Écorce collection by taking direct inspiration from the uneven relief of the tree's skin. The pattern, already evocative to the naked eye thanks to a play of colors, is emphasized by the contrast of the materials - New Zealand wool and Tencel velvet - used for the weaving. A tribute to nature, this manifesto also embodies the full creative scope of the editor's technical know-how...