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Pretziada is a creative practice based in Sardinia that promotes the heritage of the territory through words, photography and a collection of design objects made with local artisans. Californian-born Kyre Chenven and Milanese-born Ivano Atzori moved to southwest Sardinia four years ago to work with artisans on the rebirth of local craftsmanship. Sometimes they work directly with artisans, curating specific creations, while other pieces are the result of short trips they take with international creatives, introducing them to the island and its culture.

Founded by Margaux Padrutt and Raphaëlle Lhuillier during their studies at the École Camondo in Paris, the studio blends experimentation and travel. Their vision of design and architecture explores place through local knowledge, creating a dialogue between identity, disciplines, and traditions. Their aim is to develop new narratives through design, architecture, craftsmanship, landscape, and history, adopting an exploratory approach to understand and reinterpret spaces.

Pierpaolo Mandis is a carpenter from Mogoro who works alongside his father and brother-in-law. A third-generation craftsman, he recalls stories from his grandfather, who claimed to be the first to bring wooden chairs across Sardinia. “My grandfather was quite a character,” says Mandis. “So I won’t say it’s true, but until I see proof otherwise, I won’t say it’s false either.” To this day, he continues to craft chairs, specializing in wood carving and traditional weaving.