Architect Riccardo Cavaciocchi and Bentley's Chris Cooke have used material created by Paper Factor for this year's Dezeen Awards trophies, which will be presented next week.
The trophies will be awarded at our sold-out event hosted by British broadcaster Laura Jackson in London on Tuesday 28 November.
This year's trophies are hand-crafted using Paper Factor material
According to Dezeen Awards judge Cooke, luxury and sustainability were "the fundamental inspiration behind this year's design".
"We were keen to collaborate with a craftsperson who is redefining the luxury landscape through material innovation," said Cooke, who is head of design collaborations at Bentley Motors.
"We had previously worked with Ricardo Cavaciocchi on a unique furniture piece with Bentley Home and so were familiar with his work and approach to projects," he continued. "His paper material is a stunning example of responsible craftsmanship producing a distinct aesthetic."
Paper Factor material is a compound of micro-paper
Paper Factor material is an evolution of papier-mache, made from a compound of micro-paper, and developed in collaboration with the University of Salento.
PaperFactor founder Cavaciocchi explained how his products have a range of applications across architecture and design.
"PaperFactor produces and develops innovative products and surfaces as a material platform for contemporary architecture and design," Cavaciocchi told Dezeen.
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