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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.

35 pages

In this issue

  1. 04

    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.

  2. 12

    Woven collection

    The afternoon is yours. Masaya, Amador and Arenal seating in cross-braided cord and the San Geronimo, Prisma, Vaqueano and Serena patterns.

  3. 14

    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.

  4. 18

    Dining chairs

    Chontales, Tara, Monimbo and Amador dining chairs, and the Miraflores, Granada, Vera and Apanas tables they gather around.

  5. 22

    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.

  6. 26

    Warm minimalism: the Metapa collection

    Inspired by Japanese woodworking — clean silhouettes, woven rope, and graphic patterns made with techniques passed down through generations.

  7. 32

    Benches, ottomans and stools

    Santa Cruz, Catalina, Apanas and Miraflores benches, and the Chontales and Vera stools. Counter culture, well crafted.

  8. 36

    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.

  9. 44

    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.

  10. 50

    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.

  11. 54

    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.

  12. 62

    Bedroom collection

    Terrabona and Catalina beds, and the Campana, Catalina and Terrabona nightstands that sit beside them.

  13. 64

    Storage collection

    The Granada cabinet, Apanas shelf, Nazarel bookcase, Maderas credenza and Catalina dresser.