jahara studio: batucada

‘batucada’ is a collection of vases, hanging lamps and trays by brazilian designer brunno jahara. all made from 100% aluminum, they come in various shapes, sizes and colors and are anodized in shades of green, blue, grey, purple, red and golden yellow. in portuguese, ‘batucada’ stands for a percussion beat used in carnival parties. in brazil, people in some communities play instruments made of tins, aluminum pots and other alternative materials, influencing brunno to merge music and design with this collection.

in brazil, 98% of the aluminum produced is recycled, making it one of the top countries in the world rank for aluminum recycling. this is primarily due to the large network of ‘catadores’ – people who search trash for recyclable materials. it is cheaper to produce a ton of recycled aluminum than it is to produce the same amount in new aluminum. jahara uses the anodizing process to make the metal 30% stronger than steel and to give the pieces a vividly colored finish.

the collection will be presented during this year’s milan design week.