We are thrilled to announce that FACTORÍA is travelling to the world's largest meeting of Scandinavian design!

Susana Herrera

Ardent lover of the authentic and restless explorer, closely akin to the local culture and traditions, this passionate Chilean

architect will engage us in sunny conversation with nature and indigenous expressions through all elements across her creations.

• Her Architecture

Consciously attuned to her roots as well as her surroundings, her work is carefully thought to the last detail, 

which strikes our every chord and makes us resonate with all that is beautiful.



 



Susana’s universe is a blend of smooth naughty lines that curve, crackle and multiply in forms that resist reason,

echoing those of nature, to create a soothing, warm and inviting atmosphere, one that Scandinavian design is well known for.

This is why arriving in Stockholm has always been one of her dreams, one of sustainable design inspired by people respectfully

interacting and transforming their environment to better our lives, working in close collaboration, aiming at developing a collective,

empowering intelligence.

 

Her story is one of struggle and sheer determination, one that recognizes the contribution of key collaborators; among others, the

engineer Kassian Obkirher, who fine-tunes her products to make them energy efficient and well balanced, the fine woodcraft

artisan Lucien Burquier, who helps bring her wooden creatures to life, and the architect José Miguel Heras, her trustworthy partner

in the early years of Factoría.

 

• Her Creatures

Susana Herrera celebrates nature not only in her designs, but also in her choice of materials. Her signature products involve natural

woods, whicker, dyes and textiles combined and fashioned by local craftsmen and women to mimic leaves, twigs, reed, birds and

furry creatures that appeal to our wildest fantasies and make the joy of the young.

• Endemillos

Inspired by endemic Patagonian species, these endearing little beasts remind us of everything wild and beautiful. Their name also

conveys a playful fairylike spirit, often mischievous and loving of all things fun.

 

 

• Apapacho

These awesome creatures will hold, comfort, protect and heal our young in joyful, meaningful interaction. Their name has been

attributed to the Nahuatl, native to Mexico and Central America, and originally means to hug with loving affection.