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Shixiao Feng

Illumination

Friday, 31 October 2025

X Modular Lamp

X Modular Lamp is a reconfigurable lighting system for residential and commercial spaces. The design is centered on an X-hinge mechanism with two rotating X-shaped frames. Users adjust the frames by hand to change the light direction and the sculptural form. The lamp can be combined with other modules, hung from a ceiling or placed on a surface. Each module folds flat for compact transport and storage. The structure is made of aluminum alloy, and the diffuser is made of acrylic. Magnetic connectors allow assembly without tools.

Sebastián Ángeles

Furniture

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Frequency

Frequency is a limited edition furniture collection composed of a lounge chair, lamp, chair, and side table, each inspired by sound frequencies associated with healing and emotional balance. Made from polished aluminum, the pieces were developed using sound visualizers and digital modeling, then crafted through traditional casting techniques. The collection transforms intangible sound waves into tactile, sculptural forms that invite sensory interaction and emotional connection.

Roccadadria Luca

Table

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Willow

Willow is an extendable dining table inspired by contemporary architecture. A minimalist metal frame supports the wooden top and holds it slightly apart, creating a suspended effect. The legs are the distinctive feature, fitted with curved sheet metal covers that can be finished in leather or wood and replaced over time. The same wood finish chosen for the top can be applied to the covers, giving material continuity and visual harmony. A fluid extension mechanism is fully integrated, expanding the table from 280 to 380 centimetres without altering the closed configuration.

Yuto Yamada

Living Sofa

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Toma

Toma is a sofa designed for living spaces. The form of Toma comes from the idea of wrapping a single piece of fabric around the whole seat, in the manner of crepe cloth. The result is a continuous surface with soft undulations that envelops the person seated. Stretch fabric was used to achieve the complex curved surface, which was difficult to produce. Toma measures 1580 mm in width, 950 mm in depth and 850 mm in height. The design explores a freer form for a common piece of furniture.

Adam Bezzina

Coffee Table

Monday, 27 October 2025

Whorl

Whorl is a sculptural coffee table crafted from sustainably sourced ash through an advanced bent lamination technique. Its flowing, ribbon-like legs rise from a tapered solid top shaped in custom jigs and vacuum molds. The design merges structural integrity with organic movement, transforming rigid wood into a fluid form that feels alive. Balancing innovation, craftsmanship, and material honesty, Whorl challenges traditional furniture design while celebrating the expressive beauty of natural wood.

Alexey Danilin

Pendant Lamp

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Bangkok

Bangkok is a pendant lamp inspired by the tiered architecture of ancient Thai temples. The silhouette was based on the temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, restated in concise forms. Each lamp is formed of two or three glass elements set in tiers, recalling the light windows that fill Thai temples with light. Glossy tinted glass creates bright highlights on all sides, while a transparent version allows mixed compositions. LED boards with matte diffusers at the top and bottom produce soft diffused light.

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Bangkok

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