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Abril Zepeda on curating colour and culture, a walk through the reforestation projects in Nicaragua, the new Masaya Stacking Chair, and Masaya Homes in Altadena.
In this issue
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Behind the scenes with Abril Zepeda
The anthropologist and co-founder on growing up resourceful in Nicaragua, the textile art that shaped our visual identity, and why designing is never a solo act.
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Woven collection
The afternoon is yours. Masaya, Amador and Arenal seating in cross-braided cord and the San Geronimo, Prisma, Vaqueano and Serena patterns.
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New product: the Masaya Stacking Chair
A space-saving chair with a bit of heart — handmade from 100% solid teak, built for the way you live today.
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Dining chairs
Chontales, Tara, Monimbo and Amador dining chairs, and the Miraflores, Granada, Vera and Apanas tables they gather around.
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Design that grows trees
Reforestation isn't a buzzword for us — it's the root system behind every piece. Why deforestation is an economic problem before it is a moral one, and what that means on the ground in Nicaragua.
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Warm minimalism: the Metapa collection
Inspired by Japanese woodworking — clean silhouettes, woven rope, and graphic patterns made with techniques passed down through generations.
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Benches, ottomans and stools
Santa Cruz, Catalina, Apanas and Miraflores benches, and the Chontales and Vera stools. Counter culture, well crafted.
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Meet Masaya Homes
The S, M, L and H ADU models, and the Altadena fire rebuild — built across California since 2021 from FSC-certified teak grown in Nicaragua.
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A little story about a love for hotels
The Michelin-starred chef and her partner on their Santa Ynez Valley ADU, blending into a slope of old trees, and what they actually use every room for.
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Featured projects
Papagayo in Costa Rica, the Myriad Hotel in Louisville, Santa Familia in Casco Viejo — and the Trade Program's 4,000+ FSC-certified, hospitality-grade pieces.
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Outdoor cord collection
Drawn from Nicaraguan textile traditions and now woven in premium outdoor cord, across the Santa Cruz bench, Arenal rocker and Miramar modular sofa.
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Bedroom collection
Terrabona and Catalina beds, and the Campana, Catalina and Terrabona nightstands that sit beside them.
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Storage collection
The Granada cabinet, Apanas shelf, Nazarel bookcase, Maderas credenza and Catalina dresser.