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Studio Chacha Picks From Philia Collection
Studio Chacha, founded by Cha Shin-sil, is a Seoul-based design studio working primarily with glass. Her practice explores the delicate balance between control and unpredictability inherent in the material, embracing the transformative qualities of heat, light, and transparency.
Through experimental processes, Cha reinterprets familiar forms into sculptural objects that blur the boundary between function and art. By layering colors, altering geometric structures, and manipulating glass through lampworking techniques, her work creates optical depth and shifting visual effects that invite closer observation.
Positioned between collectible design and material exploration, Studio Chacha produces objects and furniture that emphasize the expressive potential of glass, where subtle variations in color, texture, and form transform everyday typologies into unexpected visual experiences.
Studio Ayres Picks From Philia Collection
Ayres is a Mexico City–based design studio founded by Venezuelan textile designer Karim Molina. Drawing on a multicultural background spanning Venezuela, Argentina, Italy, and Mexico, the studio creates collectible furniture and objects that explore the dialogue between nature, architecture, and sculptural form.
Working primarily with marble and lava stone, Ayres reinterprets these materials through refined textures and soft, organic forms. The studio’s collectible pieces balance durability with sensitivity, creating timeless objects distinguished by elegant materiality and quiet sophistication.
Hadge – Dieter Vlieghe
HADGE is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design practice founded in 2020 by Belgian architect Dieter Vlieghe. After earning his Master of Architecture from KU Leuven, St. Lucas Ghent, in 2015 and collaborating with various architects and designers, Vlieghe established HADGE as a platform for exploring architecture, interiors, furniture, and object design through a highly atmospheric and artistic lens.
Rooted in a pursuit of balance between form and emotion, HADGE creates spaces and objects defined by restraint, material honesty, and timeless simplicity. The practice is guided by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, tactile raw materials, and the subtle interplay of light, texture, and atmosphere. Through residential, artistic, and collectible design projects, HADGE seeks to create environments that are serene yet deeply evocative, where unique handcrafted pieces evolve with time, developing a patina that reflects the lives of their users.
Studio Indigene Picks From Philia Collection
Studio Indigene is an Indian design studio founded by architects Tanvi Deolekar and Shubham Mestry. Working across collectible furniture, lighting, and objects, the studio explores the relationship between clean geometries, sculptural volume, and the natural warmth of wood, creating pieces that balance minimalist forms with refined craftsmanship.
Developed in close collaboration with skilled woodworkers, each piece is meticulously handcrafted to preserve the material’s natural character while reinterpreting traditional techniques through a contemporary lens. The studio’s work is distinguished by thoughtful proportions, tactile materiality, and a timeless sculptural presence.
Altin
Altin Studio is a contemporary design practice founded by Yasmine, an interior designer trained at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris (ENSAD), and Mehdi, a civil engineer educated at the Université de Bretagne Sud. Rooted in a deep appreciation for Tunisian craftsmanship, the studio draws inspiration from ancestral techniques, natural materials, and the cultural richness that has shaped the region throughout its history.
Working closely with a network of artisans across Tunisia, Altin Studio develops contemporary handcrafted furniture and objects that balance tradition with innovation. Defined by an organic and restrained aesthetic, their work celebrates materiality, texture, and imperfection while exploring the enduring relationship between craft, nature, and contemporary design.
Borja Barrajón Picks From Philia Collection
Borja Barrajón is a Spanish sculptor based near Madrid whose practice is rooted in a deep exploration of stone and materiality. Trained at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Madrid, he has developed a distinctive body of work that bridges sculptural tradition and contemporary expression.
His work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs in Spain and internationally, earning recognition through numerous awards, including the International Urban Sculpture Competition of the City of Pamplona and the Cosentino Prize International Sculpture Competition. Through his sculptures, Barrajón continues to investigate the relationship between form, matter, and space.
