{"id":10578,"date":"2017-05-26T17:38:01","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T17:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/en\/inspirations\/?p=10578"},"modified":"2017-05-26T17:38:01","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T17:38:01","slug":"european-design-awards-meet-best-designers-porto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delightfull.eu\/inspirations\/2017\/05\/26\/european-design-awards-meet-best-designers-porto\/","title":{"rendered":"European Design Awards: Meet Porto's Best Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As you may already know, this entire week Porto is the European Design Capital and it\u2019s hosting the European Design Awards<\/strong><\/em>. Between 23rd and 27th of May, the already nominated European Best Destination for 2017, is going to receive incredible designers from around Europe. It\u2019s the first time this event occurs in Porto, but the expectations are high. The theme for this year is \u201cCelebrating Creative Excellence\u201d and the chosen city couldn\u2019t be better for that. Right now, Porto is the spotlight and no one wants to miss the so expected event. The so vibrant and full of life city is a wanted place for designers and, according to that, we\u2019re going to show you some renowned designers from Porto.<\/p>\n

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TAKE A LOOK:\u00a0EUROPEAN BEST DESTINATION, PORTO RECEIVES THE EUROPEAN DESIGN AWARDS<\/a><\/p>\n

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DelightFULL<\/h2>\n

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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nLocated in Porto, DelightFULL\u2019s mission is to design unique lamps.\u00a0The brand wants to transmit their passion throughout the pieces they create and by the way they design the pieces. DelightFULL\u2019s lighting reflects a personality,\u00a0a frame of mind and their goal is to share soul and heritage with the world. The refined mid-century designs from DelightFULL show what Portugal has the best: handcraft. Each DelightFULL piece has a Heritage of manual wisdom frequently forgotten with massive production.
\nDelightFULL is regularly present in design events like Salone del Mobile in Milan, ICFF in the US or AD Show. They also had a special presence in 50 Shades of Grey and modernity, elegance and sophistication are what you can expect from this renowned luxury brand.<\/p>\n

R2<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo \u00a9 ED Awards<\/a><\/p>\n

R2 is a renowned award-winning studio located in Porto. Created by the design duo Liz\u00e1 Defossez Ramalho and Artur Rebelo, the project passes a strong message. Their vision is to transmit the true history of design throughout the pieces they create by prizing simplicity, contemporaneity, and identity. Their commitment and hard work reflects on the distinction and recognition among designers.
\nSince the studio sites in Portugal, R2 has many collaborators from this amazing country. You can appreciate their pieces in Serralves Museum, Lisbon Architecture Triennale or even in Gulbenkian Foundation. They\u2019re also internationally known and their contemporary work is valued in cities like Paris, Hong Kong, and Z\u00fcrich.
\nIn 2016, R2 won the Silver Award of the European Design Awards in the Category of Company Logo with the Project \u201cNational Theatre Dona Maria II visual identity\u201d.<\/p>\n

Boca do Lobo<\/h2>\n

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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIn 2005 borns Boca do Lobo \u2013 a Portuguese luxury furniture design brand. The brand believes in strong values and transmits the ideal of luxury design. They strive to encourage sensational experiences by creating beautiful pieces which are passionately inspired and handcrafted in Portugal. The Portuguese tradition is the highlight in every piece from the brand.
\nBoca do Lobo works for more than 50 countries from all around the world and their international presence is meaningful and significant. The brand participates in several shows and events such as Salone del Mobile, ICFF, Maison et Objet, High Point Market, between others. They also redecorated a suite of\u00a0Hotel Infante de Sagres and designed the house of Christian Grey from 50 Shades of Grey.<\/p>\n

\u00c1lvaro Siza Vieira<\/h2>\n
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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo \u00a9 La Tempestad<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00c1lvaro Siza, the outstanding international renowned architect, was born in Porto in 1933. After he graduated in Architecture at the University of Porto, his work started to be noticed. Today, he\u2019s one of the biggest influences around the world in terms of architecture.
\nHis work is worldwide known and he\u2019s one of the most respected artists in the area. The Portuguese architect won The Golden Medal of The Superior Council of Architecture of the College of Architects of Madrid<\/em> in 1988, the Prince of Wales Prize in Urban Design from\u00a0Harvard University<\/em>,\u00a0and the\u00a0Alvar Aalto Medal<\/em>\u00a0in 1988, among others. Siza Vieira is recognized for his outstanding projects like the construction of Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art,\u00a0Iber\u00ea Camargo Foundation and the\u00a0New Orleans Residential Tower.
\nSerralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Portugal<\/strong>
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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Photos \u00a9 Kureator<\/a><\/p>\n

Brabbu<\/h2>\n

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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nBrabbu is a luxury brand located in Porto that works in the furniture and lighting sector. Created with the goal of designing pieces with soul and history, the brand transmits\u00a0stories from nature and the world through design. Their pieces remit our thoughts to Nature and each design tells its own story, that\u2019s why the storytelling is so important for Brabbu.
\nPersonality and identity are words that define the Portuguese brand. Unique pieces characterize their exclusive and modern design. Without forgetting the Portuguese tradition, the brand is now known all around the world and it\u2019s well positioned in the design sector.<\/p>\n

Paulo Lobo<\/h2>\n
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European Design Awards: Meet Porto\u2019s Best Designers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo \u00a9 Interior Design<\/a><\/p>\n

Paulo Lobo is known as \u201cthe man who changed Porto\u201d. He\u2019s one of the most recognized interior designers from Portugal and his work stands out among other designers. Creativity and sophistication characterize Lobo. His work is worldwide known and projects like the decoration of Porto Pal\u00e1cio Hotel,\u00a0Bar Buondi or\u00a0Bhule reflect his identity and commitment.
\nThe recognized interior designer was honored with the\u00a0Mobis Award for Furniture Design and the International Council of Shopping Centers European Shopping Centre Award.
\nOne of the last projects of Paulo Lobo was in Spain and he participated in the construction of the \u201cThe Style Outlet\u201d.
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\nPorto is unstoppable and doesn\u2019t show any signs of slowing down. This trendy contemporary city only indicates that good and unforgettable things will happen in the future. We just have to wait and see what other surprises Porto has for us.<\/p>\n

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