Ando

A lesson from the Osaka master: in praise of emptiness and material

With his pared-back geometry, raw concrete and mastery of light, Tadao Andō profoundly renewed contemporary architecture. Joël Lesca sees in this approach an echo of the art of designing a frame: stripping away the superfluous to reveal the strength of the design and the beauty of the material.

The double bridge embodies this meeting of function and aesthetics. Born of the demands of utility optics and 1930s aviation, it reinforced thin metal frames against everyday stresses. The upper bar adds extra rigidity to the front. First a technical answer, it becomes a visual signature, where every line has its place and its purpose.

At LESCA Lunetier, our quest for excellence goes beyond the frame. We attach paramount importance to our mineral lenses in exclusive colors, designed to perfect our frames.

Just as we hunt for upcycled acetate, we relentlessly seek out the lens colors that inspire us. Our quest led us to the Fukui valley in Japan, the cradle of eyewear craftsmanship. 

There, talented glassmakers, far from mass industry, make our lenses. Some are available in a flat polarized version for a refined style and optimal comfort.