Kafka Sofa
by Arbore x Cezar Moldovan RO

I am an architect, designer and scenographer based in Berlin. Research is central to my practice and informs both how I think and how I design. My work is driven by the contradictions between: the built and unbuilt environment, social relations, and geographical contexts. I am particularly interested in experimental approaches, from adaptive structures to low-tech building methods, that not only generate aesthetic innovations but also address social issues: Who owns space? How can architecture and design actively support emancipatory processes, rather than merely responding to existing conditions? Through architecture and design, I aim to explore alternative ways of inhabiting space, where material choices, construction methods, and spatial strategies become tools for social engagement and collective transformation.Arbore was born from over three decades of manufacturing expertise. Founded within Carel Woodworks, the studio evolved from a family-run workshop into a European producer of architectural furniture. Arbore designs and manufactures collectible furniture and interior objects defined by structure, proportion and light. Wood, stone and metal are treated honestly, allowing texture and form to speak for themselves. Each piece is produced in limited quantities, combining traditional carpentry with contemporary fabrication. Rooted in heritage yet forward- looking, Arbore transforms manufacturing knowledge into sculptural objects for everyday living.