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Among millions of lights, one stood out just a little more.

NYCxDESIGN once again proved to be an impressive celebration of the future of design: bold, functional, and visionary. And honestly, amidst all that design excellence, we were quietly proud to see our very first Urchina Light for Moooi make its debut in the Moooi showroom in New York. There it hung in the window display, as if it had always belonged there. Inspired by the perfect symmetry of a sea urchin—probably not the first creature that comes to mind when thinking about ambient lighting—we transformed a piece of underwater anatomy into a floating light object. Slender carbon rods extend outward like elegant feelers, ending in softly glowing points of light. The result? A lamp that feels sculptural by day and effortlessly adds atmosphere to the city’s sea of lights by night. The location certainly helped. In the heart of Manhattan, inside Moooi’s showroom, surrounded by iconic designs and housed in a characterful historic building, the introduction felt like the perfect match for us as designers. And then there is New York itself. As the sun sets, the city transforms into an almost endless ocean of light. In moments like these, you realize two things: just how incredibly vast New York really is, and how fortunate you are when your hotel isn’t located on the other side of Manhattan. Amidst all those lights, our Urchina Light quietly shone. A design inspired by nature, yet for a moment perfectly at home in the city that never sleeps.

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Roderick Vos: “The City Sofa is inspired by the dynamic nature of urban life: always in motion and constantly evolving. Just like a city, the sofa grows and changes alongside your needs and living environment. Its modular design offers maximum freedom. Thanks to the wide variety of seating elements, the City Sofa can be configured entirely to your personal preferences. Whether you choose a straight sofa, a corner arrangement, or a generous lounge configuration, City effortlessly adapts to your space. A distinctive feature is the angled armrest, which also functions as the base element. This creates a strong, sculptural form, with the seat appearing to rest on a single integrated structure. It is a smart, no-nonsense solution that eliminates the need for traditional separate legs. With its playful character, innovative design, and endless configuration possibilities, City invites you to create new compositions over the years. A sofa designed to move with the rhythm of modern life.”