Openhouse magazine was born out of the idea of being a guide of creative people who share their philosophy of life with us, based on the conservation of values like tradition, nature, art and culture.
With ‘The Life we Share’ as a statement, we invite artists and designers to be part of our community by introducing their work to us.
We have gathered some of them in these pages.
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FLEUR DU MAL.
In the edition of NOMAD Capri, the gallery featured the work of Vancouver-based sculptor Marie Khouri. The piece showcased at the festival is part of her series known as 'Les Fleurs du Mal'.
Designer MARIE KHOURI.
Gallery CHAHAN.
Year 2023.
VILA RICA DESK.
Juliana Vasconcellos created the Vila Rica Desk for Nomad Capri using a certified solid freijó wood and a unique jacquard fabric, featuring motifs inspired by Minas Gerais landscape, her hometown. The fabric was developed in collaboration with jewelry designer Fernando Jorge and the fashion brand Coven. The central concept of this piece revolves around the use of planes creating intersections and voids.
Designer JULIANA VASCONCELLOS.
Brand ETEL.
Year 2023Close
EDEN.
Inspired by heavenly frescoes, the Eden rug by Armadillo is designed to refract light from every angle. With ethical craftsmanship at its core, this lavish rug is both soft and visually captivating, making it a timeless statement piece for any space.
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GRAMMA B.
The Gramma B rug is part of the Telegram Collection, a series of rugs that were exhibited during the Milan Design Week 2023. The collection by Formafantasma features a pared-back color palette and notes scribed by the rugmakers denoting names, places, and thoughts that are meaningful to them, making the series very unique and personal.
Designer FORMAFANTASMA. Brand CC-TAPIS.
Year 2023
VELA SOFA. Designed by Zanellato/Bortotto, the Vela Sofa draws its inspiration from the world of sailing, as 'Vela' translates to 'sail' in Italian. Its fabric upholstery echoes the forms of the mainsail and the jib, artistically sketching imaginary trajectories with precise definition. The elegant sofa made its debut this year during the last edition of Milan Design Week.
Designer ZANELLA/BORTOTTO. Brand SABA ITALIA.
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BASURTO COLLECTION. Designed by Colección Estudio for Difane, the Basurto collection beautifully blends Mexican creativity with global design, a true fusion of artistic innovation. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes, and shapes, the collection pays tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century: Art Deco.
Designer COLECCIÓN ESTUDIO. Gallert DIFANE.
Year 2023
PIECE & QUITE.
This chair is part of the Piece & Quiet collection by Cultivation Objects. Inspired by the artistic techniques of Dadaists from the 1920s, this series draws from literary, musical, and cinematic concepts. The chair's design shows a subtle sense of humor and questions the innate functionalism typically associated with furniture. Designer CULTIVATION OBJECTS.
Year 2022 
WEIGHT OF WOOD EXHIBITION. Weight of Wood was a playful and explorative exhibition during 3daysofdesign which revolved around the subject of wood. The exhibition was an exploration of the life of a tree and wood as a commodity, concentrating around one of its main characteristics: its weight.
Designers CHRISTIAN + JADE. Brand DINESEN.
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LE CLUB. The Le Club armchair offers a contemporary reinterpretation of a classic design archetype from the last century: the substantial leather club armchair. Bringing a modern and lighter touch, Le Club simplifies its volume for a casual and contemporary elegance, reminiscent of 1970s design.
DESIGNER JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD.
BRAND POLIFORM. 
KAWARA ARMCHAIR. The Kawaea Armchair is a simple but elegant seat with a contoured backrest and armrest molded in plywood. Inspired by Sori Yanagi's iconis Butterfly stool, the Bouroullec brothers set out to produce a chair which combined the high-quality details of Japanese craftsmanship with European design.
Designers RONAN & ERWAN BOUROULLEC.
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SOURCING STONE.
Carsten in der Elst's Sourcing Stone exhibition at Side Gallery unveils a collection of twenty-two chairs and tables handcrafted from Greywacke sandstone. This raw work challenges the perception of industrial materials to consider their origins, manufacturing processes, and potential evolution. In this exhibition, in der Elst transforms mundane materials into compelling pieces, revealing the rich and ancient history concealed within them.
Designer CARSTEN IN DER ELST.
Gallery SIDE GALLERY.
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APHRODITE'S MOUSETRAP I.
Edith Sevigny-Martel, a ceramic artist based in Montreal, specializes in crafting organic forms using hand-builiding techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabs. Her pieces often feature raw stoneware or subtle, neutral colors. She approaches her work subconsciously, visualizing shapes and letting the clay dictate the final form. Her piece Aphrodite's Mousetrap II showcases her mastery of crafting clay into captivating organic shapes.
Designer EDITH SEVIGNY MARTEL.
Year 2022
TETLA.
EWE Studio's striking installation is composed by six raw and black marble monoliths that form a circle in the lobby of the Pedre residential building. Hand carved by skilled artisans from the workshop of Juan and Diana Fraga, it is inspired of the geological wonders and architectural heritage of the area.
Designer JUAN AND DIANA FRAGA.
Brand EWE STUDIO.
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HOW HIGH THE MOON ARMCHAIR. The How High the Moon armchair by designer Shiro Kuramata, originally created in 1986 for a Comme des Garçons boutique in Japan, reimagines the concept of a chair. Crafted from nickel-plated steel mesh, it challenges traditional chair design by presenting a silhouette without the typical structure, blurring the line between form and function.
Designer SHIRO KURAMATA. Brand VITRA.
Gallert OLIVER GUSTAV. 
ALABAST.
The Alabast duo emerges from a single, translucent block of fine-textured white gypsum, exuding a distinctive quality that capturs and refracts light. This lamp draws inspiration from the forms found in the still life paintings of Giorgio Morandi.
Designer JORDI VECIANA.
Year 2023
MERCURY ARMCHAIR.
By Blasco's Mercury armchair is the result of the fusion of new materials and techniques while keeping the best values of the old quality upholstery. It stands out for its plush arms, comfort and versatility.
Designer JESÚS BLASCO.
Brand BY BLASCO.
Year 2020Close
FAT ONE. The Fat One piece by designer Aldo Bakker for Karakter is designed with an intriguing and organic shape that resembles an apple. Fat One is made in silver, bent through electro forming and grown around a perfect model to ensure the precise positioning of the handle. The handle is made in steel to ensure enough strength to hold the piece.
Designer ALDO BAKKER.
Brand KARAKTER.
Year 2015
MONO V.
The Mono V cutlery collection, made by German designer Mark Braun, combines resource efficiency, timeless design, and exceptional craftsmanship. Its distinct V-embossed handle not only enhances stability but also offers a captivating angular elegance.
Designer MARK BRAUN.
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CHACONIA CHAIR.
The Chaconia Chair, originally designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1962, is now reintroduced by Fredericia in a limited edition. Named after Trinidad's national flower, this iconic chair is crafted from Oregon pine frame with a lacquer finish, complemented by elegant Hallingdal fabric. Each piece is uniquely numbered and features Nanna Ditzel's signature.
Designer NANNA DITZEL.
Brand FREDERICIA.
Year 2023
OBJ-01 LAMP. The OBJ-01 lamp is the first solo work by Valencian designer Manuel Bañó Granell. Using geometric figures, the lamp is built with a rectangle, a circle and a cylinder at the back. The circle host the LED light spot, making it rotate and directing it when necessary. This piece is part of an open collection based on industrial processes and simple gestures that cause a specific function.
Designer MANUEL BAÑÓ GRANELL.
Brand EWE STUDIO.
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DOMINGUE FINISHES. Domingue Finishes' exceptional range of natural plasters, lime wash, mineral paint, wall and trim paints truly sets itself apart as an extraordinary architectural collection. The meticulous craftsmanship behind these mineral-based plasters and paints, manufactured in Belgium, guarantees unrivaled purity and unwavering durability. Close
UNTITLED 37 (EH-220201-1).
Eleanor Herbosch is a British born, Belgian multidisciplinary artist. Her adopted means of expression are ceramics and painting which are united by a common denominator: earth, her material of choice. Eleanor's work is characterized by expressing the potential of natural materials with the intent of enhancing their intrinsic qualities. She finds herself on a constant artistic quest for an impromptu collaboration between materiality and harmony.
Artist ELEANOR HERBOSCH.
Year 2022
PAGLIA DI LINO. Found in Casa Soleto, Paglia di lino fabrics are the result of the creativity, experience, passion and research into natural fabrics of extraordinary quality. Maurizio Semeraro is the mind behind this elegant and renovated artisan upholstery shop located in Cisternino, Puglia, where he creates custom-made furnishings and accessories.
DESIGNER MAURIZIO SEMERARO. 
