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The Reinvention of Furniture: From Static to Dynamic in Versatile Spaces<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

\u201cI was commissioned to design a sort of garage-lounge,\u201d recalls architect Fernanda. \u201cMy client was a young, bold entrepreneur with a passion for art, design, motorcycles, and speed.\u201d<\/p>\n

For him, Fernanda envisioned a multipurpose space \u2014 a place where he could unwind and entertain friends in his leisure time.<\/p>\n

At the client\u2019s request, the space needed to be highly transparent, allowing full visual integration with the lush tropical landscape surrounding it. This led to the decision to build a glass-enclosed structure. The space would also feature signature design pieces, contemporary artworks, and, above all, practical, versatile furniture.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s how the idea of creating a bench \u2014 or rather, a stainless steel seating system \u2014 came about. The concept was born from Fernanda\u2019s reflections on kinetic art. The final result was a striking piece of furniture that not only commands spatial presence but also embraces versatility and incorporates the idea of movement into its very design.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust as kinetic art broke away from the static nature of painting, my bench aims to defy the fixed condition of traditional furniture,\u201d Fernanda explains. The piece can be separated into multiple parts and, thanks to its stainless steel construction, it can be used both indoors and out \u2014 blurring the lines between interior and exterior.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Breaking Boundaries with Kinetic Stainless Steel Furniture<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Custom-designed by architect Fernanda Marques, the Stool Infinite Steel<\/em> consists of XX independent, interlocking modules, each weighing approximately 22 kg. True to the project\u2019s core concept, there are no limits to the number of units that can be connected \u2014 hence the name.<\/p>\n

Each module is crafted from folded steel sheets, with internal wooden plywood reinforcement and a textured, satin-finish exterior. The design of every module expresses a built-in sense of continuity: each piece fits \u2014 without actually touching \u2014 between the two adjoining units, preceding and following it in the sequence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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For Mekal \u2014 the metalworking company responsible for production \u2014 this marked the first time steel, a material known for its high strength and typically reserved for construction, was used to create a piece of furniture.
\u201cThey never imagined seeing steel treated like a sheet of paper, capable of forming folds with such sculptural impact,\u201d says architect Fernanda Marques.<\/p>\n

To her, few materials are as contemporary as stainless steel. Among construction materials, it’s also one of the least harmful to the environment.
\u201cIt\u2019s 100% recyclable \u2014 meaning that after a long service life, it can be reused indefinitely without any loss in quality,\u201d Fernanda explains.<\/p>\n

She also highlights its resistance to corrosion and ease of maintenance. But the advantages don\u2019t stop there. Despite stainless steel\u2019s inherently sustainable properties, Mekal goes a step further, working exclusively with material produced using charcoal sourced from preserved areas of native Brazilian forest \u2014 a verified and responsible supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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