Swedish studio Atelier Alba has created a compact sofa for Fogia with a chunky wooden frame based on the furniture traditionally found in Swedish family kitchens.
The Stockholm-based architecture and design practice originally designed a version of the Block sofa to provide a comfortable breakout space within its small office.
The design was informed by the simple wooden sofas typically used to provide seating, as well as storage, in homes where space is at a premium.

A friend who visited the studio suggested they present the design to Fogia, with whom Atelier Alba had an existing relationship having specified its products for previous projects.
Fogia focuses on developing furniture for homes, offices, restaurants and hotels that challenges traditional perceptions of Swedish design through an unorthodox approach to form and materials. For this reason, the brand was instantly attracted to the Block sofa's unique style and strong narrative.

Other design brands creating furniture for Fogia include Note Design Studio, which unveiled its Figurine collection in 2017 at Stockholm Design Week.
The collection was intentionally designed to not be eye-catching, and therefore does away with any additional details or adornments.
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