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Yu Watanabe

Lighting

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Radiance of Nature with Urushi

Derived from sustainably harvested natural sap in Japan, Urushi lacquer is applied to bamboo creating an immersive space amongst tree-like forms. Unlike Western culture, where people remove shadows from space, this project intentionally creates shadows as a part of aesthetic beauty. The columns of Urushi can reflect a candle-like light in a dark room, giving off a luminous glow that gives a sense of the depth of darkness. The unique properties of shape and light create an enchanting interplay of light reflections and shadows evoking a microcosmic space reminiscent of nature.

Creavit

Washbasin Series

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Ruby

Ruby is a washbasin series designed for bathrooms. The series consists of five basin models with amorphous and geometric forms. Ruby is produced with a third-generation ceramic body enriched with special minerals and raw materials. Compared with the Fire Fine Clay used in standard ceramic production, this material allows thin and sharp shapes with a thickness of 3 to 5 mm and provides up to three times higher strength. Each basin combines aesthetic, ergonomic and functional features, and different siphon structures are offered.

Maurício Coelho

Armchair

Monday, 26 May 2025

Oco

The Oco armchair is a minimalist piece with a strong, elegant and original look. Its name refers to the empty space inside a hollow sphere and it is in this space that those who sit in it are accommodated. The upholstery is ergonomic and soft and the piece comes in a variety of finishes, such as natural wood veneer, lacquer, electrostatic paint and others. The Oco armchair is an example of timeless design, whose aesthetic language breaks the barrier of trends and focuses on the authenticity of ideas.

Two square meters

Desk

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Calligraphy Study

Calligraphy Study is an electric height-adjustable desk designed for children who learn Chinese calligraphy. Calligraphy is usually written while standing, so the desk height can be changed between 56 and 110 centimetres with a control panel that shows the current height. The desktop can be tilted from 0 to 60 degrees for drawing and reading. The frame is made of solid wood with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and rattan wickerwork covers the screen. Wooden holders keep brushes in place with magnets. A small mobile cabinet stores paper rolls and scrolls.

Cesare Arosio

Console

Saturday, 24 May 2025

Infinity

Infinity is a console designed for living spaces. The console measures 1800 mm by 800 mm by 450 mm. Its base is carved in wood and formed as a geometric alveolar structure, softened by a series of curves. The curved forms are inspired by waves and other organic shapes found in nature. High-end craftsmanship from the artisan tradition of Brianza made the complex curves possible. An unusual finish is applied to the outer surface. Infinity can hold objects, works of art and lighting accessories, and also serves as a decorative element.

Lattoog

Armchair

Friday, 23 May 2025

Luar

The Luar armchair is the result of a transformation into a piece of furniture of the iconographic stone sidewalk patterns of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the designers' hometown. The armchair presents a composition of contrasts: Wood, with all its slenderness and transparency, contrasts with upholstered elements that are robust, soft and comfortable. Its shape comes from a technique that the companies Lattoog and Schuster have researched over ten years. Pressed wood micro laminates that allow seamless, curvilinear, and highly resistant structures, with optimal use of the material.

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