Sketch is one of our first projects in Mauritius. At first, the challenge was mainly technical. We usually produce our prints and frames in Europe. For this project, we collaborated with a local partner who delivered a high level of quality. But what makes this project interesting is not only the selection or placement of the images. What matters is what happened next. The space began to live. People came. The place settled, naturally. The framed prints found their place — and gradually became part of the identity of the venue. This is exactly what we aim to do: create images that do not simply decorate a space, but give it presence.
Interview
Beau Edition — What was the initial idea behind Sketch, and what has it become today?
Sketch (founder) — Sketch was born in Mauritius, in Tamarin, from a simple intention: to create a living space. A place where locals, expats, families and workers come together — around healthy food, but also around pleasure. From the beginning, special attention was given to the space. The furniture was custom-designed and produced in Bali, with the intention of creating a warm, coherent and immersive environment.
Beau Edition — Tell us more about the visual universe and the design.
Sketch (founder) — The interior was initially very defined — a lot of wood, a strong Bali influence. A harmonious environment, but quite uniform. At some point, we felt the need to break that. To introduce contrast. Something more direct. More visual. Closer to a studio atmosphere. That’s when the images came in. The walls quickly became essential. The framed prints introduced tension — more color, more presence, something more immediate. They disrupted the very wooden, Bali atmosphere and completely shifted the perception of the space. That’s when Beau Edition came in.
Beau Edition — And what is the identity of the place today?
Sketch (founder) — Sketch is now a hybrid place in Mauritius. A place where people can work, come with family, or simply stop by. But above all, a place where every detail matters — the furniture, the materials, and the images. The framed prints by Beau Edition are now part of the identity of the space.
