On Wednesday, September 12, ESPASSO debuted the exhibition ESPASSO+Motta where the new “CJ1” pieces designed by Carlos Motta were launched. The CJ1 is the first exclusive line Atelier Carlos Motta has ever created for an international showroom. It features simple … Continue reading
Michael Van Valkenburgh, world-renowned landscape architect, has designed a new park in Tulsa, Oklahoma that can be considered a transformation in design. Known as “The Gathering Place,” Valkenburgh turned nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s iconic waterfront along the scenic Arkansas … Continue reading
Aiming to introduce the New York audience to a more experimental and younger facet of its program, ESPASSO Annex / Luciana Brito – NY Project are pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition, “Reflector” (From March 7th- April 6th, 2018). … Continue reading
ESPASSO collaborated with Clima Art Gallery at PINTA exhibition, which took place from December 6-10 as part of Design Miami week. The “Deslize” coffee table by Claudia Moreira Salles, “MF5” armchair by Branco & Preto, and “Tim” armchair by Carlos Motta … Continue reading
2017 marked ESPASSO’s 15th year promoting the best of Brazilian design in the United States. Due to a consist increase in demand for Brazilian design in Florida, ESPASSO felt it was time to expand its Miami gallery. In the first week … Continue reading
ESPASSO London just received a new exclusive collection! Included in their new arrivals selection are the iconic Alta chair by Oscar Niemeyer and the classic PO-801 by Jorge Zalszupin. Contemporary Brazilian designer Carlos Motta is also represented by his unique Java and Rio Manso … Continue reading
Carlos Motta‘s São Paulo atelier is located in the lively São Paulo neighborhood of Vila Madalena, a trendy center where many bars, restaurants and shops open and close, reflecting the dynamism of the city. This was not the case 30 years … Continue reading
ESPASSO New York has just received a brand new piece by Brazilian designer and architect Carlos Motta. The ultra-comfortable Java armchair is made from reclaimed Peroba Rosa wood molded laminates, wrought iron and leather upholstery complete with brass nails. Combining a … Continue reading
Design and lifestyle Brazilian magazine Wish Casa featured Carlos Motta‘s hillside country home in the lush rainforest Mantiqueira mountain range in the state of São Paulo. Designed by Motta, the 3,000 sq. ft. house is on one of the highest … Continue reading
Wish Casa visited Carlos Motta‘s atelier, documenting the sophisticated and informal atmosphere that also reveals Motta’s approach as a designer. Housing his office, showroom and wood shop, Motta’s atelier is located in the trendy Vila Madalena neighborhood in São Paulo, … Continue reading
Affixed on a four-legged oxidized iron swivel base, Carlos Motta’s swift Radar armchair contours the body with its ergonomic wood-slatted seat and back, hand-crafted from reclaimed native Brazilian Peroba Rosa wood. Riffing on the utilitarian design of a spinning radar, the stylish and functional Radar … Continue reading
