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Designer
Lanzavecchia + Wai
Lanzavecchia + Wai is the collaboration of Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai. The studio was founded in 2010 and operates from Italy and Singapore. Wai studied industrial design at the National University in Singapore; Lanzavecchia…
Biography
Background
Lanzavecchia + Wai is the collaboration of Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai. The studio was founded in 2010 and operates from Italy and Singapore. Wai studied industrial design at the National University in Singapore; Lanzavecchia studied Product Design at Politecnico di Milano. They met while completing master's degrees at Design Academy Eindhoven.
Signature Style
The pair define designers as researchers, engineers, craftspeople and storytellers. Their process combines disciplines and professional skills, using their different cultural backgrounds to support lateral thinking and practical application.
Exhibitions
The studio lists exhibitions at Triennale di Milano, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the London Design Museum, MAXXI, Design Miami/Basel and the MAK Museum.
Recognition
Awards listed by the studio include the 2014 Elle Deco International Design Award for Young Design Talents, a 2015 Inclusive Design Practice Award and the 2016 Red Dot Product Design Award.
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Products
Nena Armchair
A 2020 armchair defined by a minimal steel frame and generous upholstered elements
Nena Stool
A 2022 stool balancing a slender steel frame with rounded upholstery
Pebble Stool
A 2024 stool family in two heights with three upholstered backrest shapes and steel bases.
Nena Lounge
A suspended, embracing lounge chair with a light steel frame
Pebble Vanity Desk
A 2018 Pebble writing desk or vanity with optional rotating mirror and compartment unit.
Pebble Low Table Coffee
A 2019 family of organic low tables in four shapes and two height groups.
