Singular Residencies

Located in the Azores, Singular Residences is a hospitality project comprising five apartments, where the surrounding marine landscape serves as the inspiration for a series of bespoke artistic wall installations by Lava Earth Objects.

Created specifically for the dining area, the project features a collection of large-scale, handmade papier-mâché wall pieces inspired by the natural beauty of the ocean and its marine life. Drawing inspiration from seashells, seaweed and sea snails found in the waters surrounding the island, the artwork translates organic marine forms into sculptural decorative elements.

Each piece was handcrafted in the studio using recycled papier-mâché, creating a lightweight and expressive foundation for the composition. Natural seashells, seaweed and sea snails were carefully arranged across the surfaces in a distinctive grid pattern, bringing together organic textures and a structured geometric arrangement.

The contrast between the irregular forms of the marine elements and the carefully composed grid creates a unique visual language, transforming natural materials into large-scale decorative wall art.

Through the use of recycled materials, handcrafted techniques and locally inspired elements, Singular Residences reflects Lava Earth Objects' approach to sustainable and bespoke design. The project demonstrates how sculptural wall decor and custom-made artwork can bring a strong sense of place, materiality and identity to hospitality interiors.