Alexandre Caldas
PORTUGAL
Meet Alexandre Caldas - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Portugal. Alexandre Caldas's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Alexandre Caldas's impressive haul of 3 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Furniture, Alexandre Caldas's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Alexandre Caldas masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Alexandre Caldas's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowTable Herringbone designed by Alexandre Caldas is Inspired by the structure of leaves and by the desire to eliminate what is superfluous, the internal structure of the table and its simple and beautiful silhouette is all exposed to the lovers of this type of construction. Using certified solid wood, using the least amount of glue possible, using one of the world's most recycled resources (glass), and all this with only the know-how of master craftsmen with traditional woodworking techniques, accomplish the mission perfectly. The simplicity is the is the truly sophistication
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The Design was intented to have long lines stretched to the limit and it was designed to give proportion to Comfort . The aesthetics was important, comfort was a priority, but the most challenging part in this work was the resistance. The lines are simple but the construction was a chalenge . At the end, it was the perfect symbiosis between Art and Craftmanship that had the ability to transform a simple piece of wood in a piece of art .
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The Portuguese ROOTS chair marks a new approach in the design of furniture. Its strong lines have also the concern to not invade the space of its user because it uses only what is essential to its construction. They believe that the design is honest, and that people can expect the amount of comfort and quality as they see it. The whole construction is considerable environmental friendly using only natural wood , sometimes cork and finished with natural oils. It`s a real approach to a good design that came to stay for many years to come.
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