Flores Tonalcochpepechtli by Joao Demele

Flores Tonalcochpepechtli by Joao Demele is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

BronseCaltlapechtli· 2026

Flores Tonalcochpepechtli

by Joao Demele

Client: Karams

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Caltlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Flores Tonalcochpepechtli

Flores ce cochpepechtli tlen omochihchiuh para timosehuis ihuan timocehuiz ica paquiliztli. Inin tlachihualli quipia ce yahualtic tlachializtli, ihuan ce cuecueltic tepotzpaleuhcayotl moyahualoa nochipa itech in icpalli para quichihua ce tlamachiliztli tlen tetzacualiztli. In hueyi itlacayo mocehuia ipan ce amo neci tlatzintiloni para huelitiz motelquetza chicahuac, noihqui ce itech-zaliuhqui tlanacaz-mesahtli quitemaca ce ixmaniliztli para amoxtin, atiloni nozo tlen mopielia tlamantin. Ce chicahuac ihtic tlaquetzalyotl mocepanoa ica poxactic tlamantli tlen huel tzitzicuiltic ihuan yamanqui tlaquentiliztli, ica huel melahuac tlahtzomaliztli tlen quitocatiuh in cuecueltic tlachializtli. In tlanacaz-mesahtli omochihchiuh ica cualli cuahuitl ipan ce canahtic tepoz-tlaquetzalyotl.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Flores Tonalcochpepechtli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Flores Tonalcochpepechtli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Flores Tonalcochpepechtli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The piece features a generous circular geometry that encourages relaxed use. A curved backrest wraps continuously around the seat, creating a sense of enclosure and visual comfort.

The main volume rests on a discreet base for stability, while an integrated side table adds function without compromising formal clarity.

Soft, uniform upholstery enhances the tactile quality and highlights the precise stitching that follows the natural curves of the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Finishes: Tissue and Wood

Measures:
Width - 144.0cm
Height - 77.0cm
Depth - 144.0cm
Tags: Daybed, Flora, Conforming, Nature, Design, Modern
Production Technology: The piece combines a robust internal structure with high-density foam, carefully shaped to preserve its curves and ergonomic comfort.

The upholstery is precisely applied to ensure visual continuity and a refined finish, following the organic lines of the design. The natural wood side table, supported by a discreet metal structure, provides strength while maintaining visual lightness.

The production process brings together craftsmanship and contemporary upholstery and woodworking techniques.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing generous volumes with visual lightness. The continuous curves required careful attention to proportion, ergonomics, and upholstery tension to maintain refinement.

Integrating the side table seamlessly into the structure was also essential to preserve the fluidity of the design. The result is a piece that unites stability, softness, and functionality in a cohesive form.
Research: The Flores Daybed, designed by João Demele, is a design piece that reflects inspiration from nature, with an aesthetic that evokes the softness and elegance of flowers.
Inspiration: Flores is inspired by the organic qualities and quiet strength of nature. The piece interprets the idea of blooming through form and materiality. Like a flower emerging from the earth, its design begins with a solid base and unfolds into soft, welcoming curves.

The rounded volumes evoke the delicacy of petals, while the balanced relationship between structure and softness expresses a dialogue between firmness and lightness. The result is an object that conveys serenity, comfort, and a sense of timeless elegance.
Project Duration: The project began in 2023 and was published in 2024, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The circular configuration supports a fluid and informal user experience. The continuous backrest allows different seating positions, functioning both as support and as a subtle enclosing element.

The integrated side table enhances interaction with the piece, providing a practical surface for personal objects, books, or beverages. This integration encourages longer stays and moments of pause, positioning the piece as a focal point for relaxation and gathering.
Team Members: João Demele
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