Four years ago, designer José David del Portillo created the eponymous Del Portillo furniture brand in an effort to “recover craft traditions, looking for materials in their environments—such as sustainable timber—to create objects that transcend time.” Above, he sits in Del Portillo’s hip studio, which is set up as a bar where he and his team meet with clients to discuss colors, materials, and other custom designs. Photo 15 of 19 in Here’s Why You Should Be Paying Close Attention to Colombia’s Design Scene

Here’s Why You Should Be Paying Close Attention to Colombia’s Design Scene

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Nearly five years ago, designer José David del Portillo created the eponymous Del Portillo furniture brand in an effort to "recover craft traditions, looking for materials in their environments—such as sustainable timber—to create objects that transcend time." Above, he sits in Del Portillo’s hip studio in Bogotá’s Chapinero district, which is set up as a bar where he and his team meet with clients to discuss colors, materials, and other custom designs.