{"id":1670,"date":"2025-11-19T21:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T20:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atelier-duranton.com\/the-mineral\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T00:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T23:01:24","slug":"the-mineral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atelier-duranton.com\/en\/the-mineral\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mineral"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Volcanic Island<\/div>

Open aquarium blending aquarium, fountain, garden, and sculpture. Aerial flora with filtering roots.
\nTotal height approximately 1.90 m. 45 cm cube tank. Tropical biotope.
\nAquatic flora: Anubia nana, Cryptocoryne wendtii. Terrestrial flora: Asparagus, Helxine, liverwort.
\nFauna: Otocinclus, Punctius conchonius, Paracheirodon axelrodi, Hemigrammus rodwayi. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Gemini<\/div>

Pass-through aquarium connecting bedroom and office, recessed on the bedroom side, protruding on the office side.
\n190 \u00d7 55 \u00d7 80 cm, approximately 700 L. African lacustrine biotope.
\nCalcined volcanic rock. Flora: Sagittaria, Anubia, Microsorum.
\nFauna: Cyprichromis leptosoma, Neolamprologus (brevis, multifasciatus, leleupi), Altolamprologus. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Inselberg<\/div>

Monumental cylinder as an indoor oasis, with trickling water and vegetated grottoes.
\nDiameter 180 cm, approximately 1,000 L. Temperate indoor climate.
\nAbundant terrestrial and aquatic flora, seasonal rhythms.
\nFauna: Notropis, Tanichthys, Barbus, Gymnocorymbus, dwarf crayfish.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Posidonia<\/div>

Major piece presented in a corporate lobby then relocated to a clubhouse.
\n140 cm cube tank, approximately 2.7 tons, total height 4.50 m. Tropical biotope.
\nEvocation of seagrass beds, meanders, and grottoes.
\nAquatic flora: Rotala, Pogostemon, Heteranthera, Bacopa, Ceratopteris, Hygrophila.
\nFauna: discus, cardinal tetras, ancistrus, harlequin rasboras, altum angelfish, bamboo shrimp. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Wandianna<\/div>

Wall relief of approximately 12 m\u00b2 with invisible hydroculture.
\nTrickling water converging towards an aquarium in a grotto.
\nVaried flora for light shade.
\nFauna: Hemigrammus, cardinal tetras, Otocinclus.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Atokos<\/div>

Elliptical sculpture placed in the void of a private mansion's wall staircase.
\n1,700 L tank, height approximately 3.40 m. Tropical biotope.
\nConcealed lighting, integrated filtration.
\nFlora: Podocarpus bonsai, maidenhair fern, helxine.
\nAquatic flora: Microsorum, Anubia, Aponogeton, Cryptocoryne.
\nFauna: angelfish, discus, cardinal tetras, ancistrus, shrimp. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Guyana<\/div>

Panoramic aquarium embedded between bedroom and winter lounge, horizontal viewing.
\n230 \u00d7 50 \u00d7 65 cm, approximately 700 L. Amazonian biotope.
\nFlora: Microsorum, Nymphoides, Ceratopteris, Eleocharis, Cyperus, Rotala, Alternanthera.
\nFauna: discus, Apistogramma, Hyphessobrycon, Corydoras, Hypancistrus zebra, hatchetfish, cardinal tetras.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Wall Rock Reliefs<\/h3>

Bas-reliefs and monolithic walls emerging from the wall. Horizon line, stratum, fault, cavity. Ideal for lobbies, circulation areas, executive offices, suites, and exceptional restaurants. <\/p>

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Free-Standing Organic Sculptures<\/h3>

Tabletop pieces or floor totems. Sculptural presences that become landmarks and points of contemplation in a living room, lobby, gallery, or patio. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Suspended Forms and Slender Elements<\/h3>

Aerial volumes, columns, ribs, and arches. Perfect for staircases, double-height spaces, display windows, and theater foyers. <\/p>

\u201cMoraine\u201d Seating and Functional Elements<\/h3>

Seating, consoles, counters, and bar returns sculpted from the mineral mass. Discreet functionality serving a strong aesthetic gesture. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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