Born in France in 1996, Alexandre and Maxence Roche are twin brothers, interior architects and designers, whose practice is shaped by a deep connection to the landscapes of their upbringing. Raised in Le Puy-en-Velay, on the untamed edges of Haute-Loire, they draw enduring inspiration from the raw beauty and quiet power of the natural world. Following the completion of their master’s degrees in interior architecture and theatrical scenography, they founded their Paris-based studio, ROCHE & FRÈRES.
Their work is characterized by a sensitive dialogue between nature, art, and design, resulting in furniture and objects that unite primal materials with refined aesthetic expression. Resolutely contemporary yet anchored in the elemental qualities of the earth, their creations strike a delicate balance between the austerity of natural forms and the complexity of urban, cosmopolitan life.
Guided by the belief that a piece of furniture should be regarded as a jewel, Alexandre and Maxence approach each design through its relationship to the body, space, and the passage of time. Every object carries a narrative, informed by personal memory and broader historical references, inviting reflection on wilderness, the planet, and humanity’s place within it. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in France and across Europe, affirming an enduring commitment to craftsmanship and material integrity.
Born in France in 1996, Alexandre and Maxence Roche are twin brothers, interior architects and designers, whose practice is shaped by a deep connection to the landscapes of their upbringing. Raised in Le Puy-en-Velay, on the untamed edges of Haute-Loire, they draw enduring inspiration from the raw beauty and quiet power of the natural world. Following the completion of their master’s degrees in interior architecture and theatrical scenography, they founded their Paris-based studio, ROCHE & FRÈRES.
Their work is characterized by a sensitive dialogue between nature, art, and design, resulting in furniture and objects that unite primal materials with refined aesthetic expression. Resolutely contemporary yet anchored in the elemental qualities of the earth, their creations strike a delicate balance between the austerity of natural forms and the complexity of urban, cosmopolitan life.
Guided by the belief that a piece of furniture should be regarded as a jewel, Alexandre and Maxence approach each design through its relationship to the body, space, and the passage of time. Every object carries a narrative, informed by personal memory and broader historical references, inviting reflection on wilderness, the planet, and humanity’s place within it. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in France and across Europe, affirming an enduring commitment to craftsmanship and material integrity.
