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THE SETTING
The 5th floor apartment home to our residency is
located in the Palácio do Comércio, designed in
the mid-twentieth century by Maria José Marques
da Silva and David Moreira da Silva and renovated
in 2016 by Atelier in.vitro led by Joana Leandro
Vasconcelos. The apartment showcases the legacy
of architectural excellence in Portugal, reflect-
ing rigorous engineering and a careful attention
to every element from subtle interior details
to how the building fits into the context of the
city street. With noble materials, expert design
and craft, respect for history and modernity, and
enduring appeal, the apartment is a natural home
for De La Espada furniture.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Porto Residency was furnished entirely with
De La Espada furniture designed by Neri&Hu,
Studioilse, Luca Nichetto and Jason Miller, in-
cluding product launches from 2020 and 2021.
Accessories included rugs by Kasthall, lighting
by Roll & Hill, and artwork by Diogo Barros Pires.
We welcome everyone to take a leisurely stroll
through the residency by visiting the De La Espada
website and Instagram. View the dedicated film
and still photography, and learn more about the
design and vision with stories and Instagram Live
discussions, still available to view post-event.
