ED BERRIOS

.0023

Dimensions

280 cm (W) × 120 cm (D) × 80 cm (H)

Materials

High-gloss rosewood with monolithic plane and rounded base.

Collection

LINEA PRIMA — SERIES
A sculptural exploration of mass, balance, and material refinement, Linea Prima .0023 is conceived as a desk where the solidity of brutalist structure is translated through the warmth and depth of high-gloss rosewood. The piece unfolds through a commanding horizontal plane, anchored by contrasting volumes that create a dialogue between weight, suspension, and architectural proportion. Rooted in brutalist principles, the design resists ornament in favor of structure, material honesty, and pure geometric expression. Its form is defined by a long, uninterrupted work surface, a grounded vertical support, and a rounded monolithic base that introduces softness within an otherwise rigorous composition. The defining quality of Linea Prima .0023 lies in its tension between linearity and volume. The rectangular top extends with clarity and precision, while the rounded base beneath it brings a sense of compression, weight, and sculptural presence. Together, these elements create a composition that feels both monumental and refined — strong in construction, yet fluid in its material reading. The high-gloss rosewood surface amplifies the depth of the piece, allowing the natural grain to move across its planes with richness and intensity. Reflection becomes part of the design language, emphasizing the desk’s architectural lines while revealing the organic movement within the wood itself. Through its solid proportions, polished materiality, and disciplined composition, Linea Prima .0023 embodies the central ethos of LINEA PRIMA — Brutalist Foundations: the pursuit of forms built from strength, clarity, and material presence.