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John Chair

CompanyEquipe Lamas
Lead DesignersSamuel Lamas
Design TeamSamuel Lamas, Studio Mais móveis
Project LocationBrasília
ClientEquipe Lamas
CreditsPhotos by Haruo Mikami
Prize(s)Bronze in Home Interior Products / Interior Furniture
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Entry Description

This minimalist Brazilian chair in steel and natural fabrics is designed within geometric and architectonic reasoning. From a square DNA, all structural elements constitute its functioning and are sized to ensure stability with minimum material. This sustainable orientation beside allowing an affordable product promotes a light and simple aesthetic. John chair is a honest and comfortable piece with an understated ambience.


Bio

LAMAS is an architecture, product design and engineering firm based in Brasilia, Brazil.

The studio is led by founder, civil engineer Ruy Lamas, and his son, architect Samuel Lamas, the company's creative director.

In its creation, in 1987, LAMAS operated exclusively in civil construction and, since 2010, the studio creates and develops architectural projects and authorial furniture. LAMAS seeks simplicity, utility and solidity in its projects and products designed for human experience today.

Awards and Prize

2021 SIT FURNITURE DESIGN awards , winner “outdoor seatings “ category with Yuu and Haruka.

2020 SIT FURNITURE DESIGN Awards , winner “sit in front of “ category with Caroline dinning table

2020 DNA Paris design awards - winner , furnishing category with Helena Armchair

2020 Architizer A+Awards - finalist- residential seating category with John chair

2019 Architizer A+ Awards - winner, residential seating category with Sonia sofa and armchair

2019 Architecture Masterprize - winner in products, furniture category with Sandra armchair

2019 Architecture Masterprize - honorable mention in outdoor products with Bia armchair.

2017 IIDA BEST interiors of Latin America and Caribbean competition - winner in single family house category with house 28