TALLER BATÁN AND THE LANGUAGE OF WOOD

From forest restoration project to design studio, Sebastián Cappiello reflects on material stewardship, observation, and why the future of design may depend on reconnecting creative practice with the ecosystems that sustain it.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF SELF

DANIEL LEZAMA

MATERIA STUDIO

A creative studio shaping identities, narratives, and experiences across design, culture, and place.

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Materia is an independent publication and design-led cultural studio working across art, design, and architecture. Founded in Mexico City and operating between the Americas, Materia began as an editorial platform and has evolved into a strategic studio partnering with artists, designers, and institutions to shape how their work is understood and brought into the world.

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The Archive

The second edition of The Materia Archive documents ten contemporary practitioners shaping the worlds of architecture, craft, and design. Through original photography and long-form interviews, the publication offers a lasting record of their work, ideas, and influence.

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