ABOUT THE DESIGNERS Studio Ocra is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Brooklyn, New York. Their practice ranges from interior architecture for residential and commercial spaces, to product design including furniture, and small objects. Whether they design a space or an object, they are passionate about long-lasting quality and they firmly believe in the positive effect of well-curated design. Their design is characterized by attention to details, with a love for materials and natural textures. They truly believe an healthy environment, both indoor and outdoor, shall be the future. For this reason they research and seek to include in their projects healthy and sustainable materials, without compromise the aesthetic. They believe that even the smallest object has the potential to color the mood and tell a story. For this reason they like to bring projects to life at any scale, big or small, driven by equal parts of curiosity and attention to details. They believe that simplicity, style and elegance is the signature of the most successful design ideas. Although, they are not afraid of exploring unexpected possibilities. Valeria Fervorari and Andrea Guatta Caldini met at Milan Polytechnic, where they both received a Master Degree in Architecture. Both licensed architects in Italy, they moved to New York in 2012 driven by the desire of new adventures and challenges. After growing their experience working for several architectural firms, specializing in both residential and commercial, they founded Studio Ocra in 2020.
C O L L E C T I O N I N S P I R AT I O N STUDIO OCRA Collection is about new ways to decor kids rooms and other areas in the house with natural and joyful objects. The collection is a modern use of the traditional African artisanal techniques; reinterpreting objects that are usually built with different materials.
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When we received the call from KAZI for designing a new collection, we were absolutely thrilled about the possibility to use ancient techniques to explore new perspectives. We have always been fascinated by the craft work that the artisans do, and by the unicity of each of the products they build. We started to think of the many objects that can be created with these techniques. Focusing our attention on house goods, especially for kids, the collection was born. It has been a pleasure collaborating with the KAZI team, exploring new possibilities and knowing that we are designing for a company that makes the difference.