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Ubá Sofa

STUDIO MK27 · São Paulo, Brazil

  • People's Choice Award 2026

    Product Design — Furniture Design

  • Category Winner 2026

    Product Design — Furniture Design

Ubá Sofa by STUDIO MK27
Photography: Peu Campos

Overview

Inspired by the memory of canoes carved from a single tree trunk, Ubá emerges from the encounter between matter and movement. Its design begins with solid wood, shaped into gentle curves that embrace the body and extend horizontally across the piece, creating the sensation of a hull suspended in space. The structure, both solid and delicate, rests on brass feet that subtly lift the sofa from the floor, reinforcing its sense of lightness. Above it, the continuous linen seat contrasts with the welcoming texture of the suede that envelops the backrest. Geometric stitching and wooden buttons reveal a meticulous craftsmanship, in which every detail contributes to the creation of a distinctive visual language. Ubá is an exercise in balance: between weight and lightness, precision and gesture, nature and craftsmanship. An object that translates the simplicity of essential forms into an experience of comfort and permanence.

Like a canoe crossing a landscape, the sofa carries with it a sense of journey. Its form invites gathering, rest, and contemplation — a quiet presence that transforms the space around it.

Website
mk27.com
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Edition
2026
Discipline
Product Design
Category
Furniture Design

Project credits

Lead Designer
Marcio Kogan
Team
Diana Radomysler, Mari Ruzante e Pedro Ribeiro
Photography
Peu Campos

Recognised by LOOP

  • 2026

    People's Choice Award

    Product Design

    Furniture Design

  • 2026

    Category Winner

    Product Design

    Furniture Design

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