Interior collection

brand identity / 3D visualization / furniture design

05.25

Project Brief

An ongoing project serving as both a creative and technical outlet—used to refine design sensibilities across multiple areas including rendering, form development, CMF, and interior composition. Each piece is conceived as part of a cohesive collection of interior objects, tied together through a consistent visual language.

Architectural influence on form

This collection of interior objects draws heavily from historically and culturally distinct architectural languages; combining the imposing forms and structural intensity of neo-Norman and Gothic, layered geometry of 19th century Spanish facades, and the mechanical, expressive qualities of Victorian Gothic. Across these references, there’s a shared emphasis on mass, material honesty, and visual severity-qualities that shape the work both functionally and aesthetically.

Material Selection

The material system of this project utilizes shifting combinations of metal, leather, and hardwood to create visual relationships across the collection. Pieces are connected through shared tone and surface quality , allowing materials to reference one another without being tied to fixed pairings. Natural materials are central to this approach—their ability to patina, recording use over time, reinforces a lasting connection between the object and its user. This method reflects an architectural sensibility, where repetition and variation work together to establish coherence through structure and material expression.

1- primary hard wood

Hardwood selection prioritizes species with straight, consistent grain structures that take dye treatments well, such as oak, ash, or teak. These woods absorb finish evenly while maintaining a clear expression of texture, allowing for surface treatments that enhance rather than obscure the material.

2- leather

Leather selection is guided by production location, favoring locally sourced hides like bison or horse when possible, while cowhide remains a practical option due to its common availability as a byproduct of the meat industry.

3- alternate hard wood

Replacing the black wood with the secondary brown option shifts the tone while keeping the overall balance intact. Metal and leather components remain unchanged and still feel cohesive. Each material was chosen to complement both finishes without adjustment.

4- Cast Aluminum

For more decorative components or organic forms, reclaimed aluminum can be used in a casting process. Waste from the milling process could be reused for this, reducing scrap and adding variation to the material palette.

5- Milled Aluminum

Milled aluminum is a key component within the collection, used to create joints and structurally reinforce the furniture pieces.

6- Stone

Stone or concrete can be used to create decorative or sculptural objects within the collection. These materials also offer potential for outdoor applications, expanding product offereings and utility.

Collection objects (in progress)