At this year’s edition of Collectible Brussels, LUSO Collective presents its latest chapter, bringing together a group of nine creatives based in Portugal within a shared exhibition framework.
The name LUSO refers to the ancient Lusitanians, the people who once inhabited the region that now comprises Portugal and parts of Spain. The term reflects a connection to Portuguese history, culture and artistic heritage, while positioning the collective within a contemporary design context.
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Founded and curated by Natasza Grzeskiewicz and Tomás Fernandes of Further Ther, the collective presents its 2026 exhibition at Collectible Brussels under the title ‘Integrity of Form’.
The presentation explores ideas of structure, material honesty and conceptual clarity. Envisioned as a space of contemplation and thoughtful placement, the exhibition brings together objects and collections shaped through intentional form-giving and material-specific approaches. Through these works, the collective reflects on what it means to be based in Portugal today, responding to cultural inheritance, the surrounding environment and the mutual motivation shared between the participating creatives.
Lighting by Violaine d’Harcourt / Folding screen Zoé Wolker / table by / photo vosgesparis
Stone table ‘Derivation’ and ‘Rite’ chair by FURTHER THER / photo vosgesparis
FURTHER THER
FURTHER THER, where materials lead the way for design explorations founded by Natasza Grzeskiewicz and Tomás Fernandes, Studio FURTHER THER leads with the philosophy “we are what we explore.” I Ipreviously wrote about their work on vosgesparis after falling in love with one of the tables they created: Creating a beautiful table with aluminium trestlers These trestlers are my all time favourite!
Located at the forefront of material-driven design, the studio specializes in the artful manipulation of clay and wood to craft bespoke, limited edition pieces. With a deep commitment to sustainability, Studio FURTHER THER integrates responsible practices into every aspect of their work, pushing the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. Their designs celebrate the intrinsic beauty of natural materials, playing with form while preserving the raw, untouched qualities that make each piece unique.
Website: Further Ther Instagram: @further_ther
Cabinet by Rosana Sousa / photo vosgesparis
Rosana Sousa
Rosana Sousa is a multidisciplinary designer based in Porto. Her work focuses on the use of materials and form, combining traditional craftsmanship with elements of modern industry. She collaborates with local artisans and resources and creates bespoke pieces through a process that connects ideation and production. Recently, Sousa has been exploring bio-materials through a master’s program in Design Through New Materials.
Website: Rosana Sousa Instagram: @rosana____sousa
Cabinet by Rosana Sousa / Stone table ‘Derivation’ and ‘Rite’ chair by FURTHER THER / photo vosgesparis
Daybed, a beeswax therapy bed for rest and contemplation / foto AB+AC Architects
AB+AC Architects
AB+AC Architects is an international multidisciplinary studio working at the intersection of architecture, well-being and futurism. Established in Lisbon during the pandemic, the practice is a partnership between Italian Arianna Bavuso and Andre Chedid (American-Lebanese). The studio combines design, research and teaching to explore how spaces and objects can shape mindfulness, healing and transformation.
Bavuso leads the studio’s architectural vision from initial concept and research through detailed design. The studio’s work has also been presented in dedicated exhibitions, highlighting their approach to the built environment and spatial experience. At Collectible they also had their own exhibition space showing ‘Alma Mater’, a limited-edition collection of nine functional art objects designed to support moments of reflection and sensory awareness. Crafted in stainless steel and dark amber beeswax or cork, the collection explores the duality between strength and ephemerality, discipline and desire, spirituality and passion.
Website: Abac architects Instagram: @abacarchitects
Dome, a three-dimensional mirror inviting self-compassion / foto AB+AC Architects
Cross, a minimalist incense holder enhancing atmosphere and presence / foto AB+AC Architects
Low Altar, a low side table that doubles into an altar for domestic rituals like incense burning, praying, meditating / photo vosgesparis
Daybed by Joana Vilaça / candle holder AB+AC Architects / photo vosgesparis
Joana Vilaça
Joana Vilaça is a Portuguese-born architect. Graduated as an architect from the Technical University of Lisbon in 2009 and subsequently collaborated with several architectural offices in the Netherlands and Portugal. Experiences that allowed her to expand her background in Architecture and work in many different project settings and cultures. Between 2017-2022, Joana worked as an architect at Herzog & de Meuron Architects in Basel, where she developed her skills in the building processes, further expanding her architecture and design language. Since 2023 Joana started exploring object and interior design.
Website: Joana Vilaca Instagram: @joanavilacastudio
Coro Lamp by MACHEIA / Daybed by Joana Vilaça / candle holder AB+AC Architects / photo vosgesparis
MACHEIA
MACHEIA was established in Lisbon in 2020 by Italian-German product designer Lucrezia Papillo and Mozambican-Portuguese architect Iany Gayo. The name refers to a term used to describe a measurement equivalent to the size of a hand.The studio works with natural fibers and traditional techniques, creating objects, installations and bespoke commissions that reference craft traditions through contemporary design.
Website: Macheia Instagram: @m_a_c_h_e_i_a
B1 [singular stool] by Sofia De=Francesco
Sofia De=Francesco
Sofia De=Francesco is a multidisciplinary designer and creative manager based in Porto. Her work draws on Portugal’s artisanal heritage and emphasizes the relationship between designer, artisan and industry. She explores material research and eco-friendly resources, developing objects with distinct narratives through her own studio and in collaboration with other brands and industries.
Website: Sofia de Francesco Instagram: @sofia_defrancesco
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Stool by THAYRA CORREIA / Pipa’s paper lampshade by Violaine d’Harcourt / photo vosgesparisnbsp;
THAYRA CORREIA studio
THAYRA CORREIA studio was created in 2023 and is based in Lisbon due to the ease of access to West Africa, namely Bissau, where its first extension is located. The studio’s work focuses on longevity, and materials play a fundamental role in the development process of each project, aiming for its transience over time and ease of maintenance and reservation. The works are handcrafted with the intention of preserving the tradition of knowledge transmission and reinforcing the uniqueness of each piece.
Website: Thayra Correia Studio Instagram: @thayra_correia
Lighting by Violaine d’Harcourt / Folding screen Zoé Wolker / photo vosgesparis
Violaine d’Harcourt
Violaine d’Harcourt is a lighting designer born in Paris in 1987, based in Lisbon since 2021. She studied design and interior design at Camondo and Scuola Politecnica, and gained experience at Jacopo Foggini studio in Milano, Federico Churba in Buenos Aires, and Galerie Kreo in Paris. Violaine creates lighting using ceramic, metal, paper, glass, wood and marble, produced between France and Portugal. Her work balances craftsmanship and industry to ensure quality and durability. At Collectible she shows three of her creations.
Website: Violaine d’Harcourt Instagram: @violaine_dharcourt
Paravent, Folding Screen an architectural object defining space and privacy / photo via Zoé Walker
ZOÉ WOLKER
Zoé Wolker is an architect and founder of Zoé Wolker Studio, specializing in architecture, interiors and furniture design. She holds over 15 years of professional experience. After earning her degree in Architecture in 2010, Wolker co-led an architectural studio before founding her own practice in 2021. Her projects include private residences in Portugal, a resort hotel and restaurant in Kazakhstan, and the design of a yacht in the Balearic Islands.
Website: Zoé Wolker Instagram: @zoewolker
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