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In the beginning we were just one more architecture office… that enjoyed integrating design furniture into our architecture projects. In this process, we were delighted by the furniture design as a practice. Meanwhile the contact with the art of woodworking, led us to realize that art is disappearing and should be preserved. So we decided to go further, creating a brand based on strong ideas, new concepts, originality and at the same time that explores the traditional techniques of Portuguese carpentry in order to perpetuate it. In the process of manufacturing, our modern creativity is then interlaced with the most precise and traditional woodworking techniques. Our furniture is handmade by craftsmen in a small centennial factory, one of the few remaining places where time serves quality and attention to detail. The final outcome is a multidisciplinary product that is 100% portuguese, exuding modernity and tradition. MO-OW design is a furniture brand, developed by the architects ângela frias and gonçalo dias.

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Exibitions.

Prime Minister’s Official Residence, Lisbon

Two cane.01 sideboards are part from the Prime Minister’s Official Residence, in Lisbon, called the Palacete de São Bento.
House of Design Matosinhos

The cane.01 was part of the exposition “Burilada” at the Casa do Design Matosinhos
Prime Minister’s Official Residence, Lisbon

Two cane.01 sideboards are part from the Prime Minister’s Official Residence, in Lisbon, called the Palacete de São Bento.
Serralves Museum

The MOb N2 was on exhibit at the Serralves contemporary art museum in Porto.
Design at São Bento Exibition

Traces of Portuguese Culture exibition was available to the public from January 25, 2020 at the Prime Minister's Official Residence. Curation: Bárbara Coutinho
Beijing Design Week 2014

MO-OW was present at Beijing Design Week 2014 an the invitation from MUDE - MUSEU DO DESIGN E DA MODA LISBOA within the 2nd edition of the Art on Chairs, an international event that promotes contemporary design and creativity as vectors of innovation in the industry.
Portuguese Chair Exhibition

MO-OW was present with a chair at the exhibition in Homage to the Portuguese chair at House Musuem Guerra Junqueiro.
"HOW TO PRONUNCE DESIGN IN PORTUGUESE?" at MUDE - MUSEUM Of Design and Fashion Lisbon

MO-OW was present at exposition “COMO SE PRONUNCIA DESIGN EM PORTUGUÊS?” - HOW TO PRONUNCE DESIGN IN PORTUGUESE, Invited by MUDE - Museu do Design e da Moda, Lisboa.
29Jan-31Mai2015

Press.

designboom

retro roll-up wooden doors rotated for hk series cupboards by mo-ow https://www.designboom.com/design/hk-cupboard-mo-ow-studio-05-15-2015/
Book . Design Em São Bento

Design in São Bento - Traits of Portuguese Culture gathers a selection of furniture, luminaries, textiles and utilitarian objects, from the XII to the XXI century, expresses a comprehensive concept of design, gives voice to different generations and periods of our country, snd highlights the importance of design as a strategic factor of innovation, competitiveness and sustainability.
Decor Art Concept Magazine

Publication at DECOR edition 105/2015, in the article Lusitanas roots
Warehouse Home Magazine

Publication at Warehouse Home magazine july 2018
Design Magazine from Mexico

MO-OW was publicated at the Design Magazine July 2019 with the cane.01 sideboard
designboom

mo-ow design crafts 1 wooden chair from 24 identical pieces https://www.designboom.com/design/angela-frias-goncalo-dias-mo-ow-24-identical-pieces-1-chair-10-29-2014/
I.D. Magazine

I.D. The International Design Magazine from new York 2008 | new+ notable 2008 - The Year's smartest products
Publico Magazine

Article about MO-OW design at the Portuguese Magazine - Publico
Idfx Magazine - UK

IDFX magazine from UK october 2008 | MWchaise
Interior Design Magazine form NY

publication about MO-OW design at the Interior Design Magazine form NY